In this life,
Hard work is applauded,
Rewarded,
Reinforced.
Beginning in childhood,
People probably noticed when you were really trying,
And they encouraged your efforts,
But have been feeling that perhaps we've over-praised effort and under-recognized each other's effortless gifts.
Maybe you've experienced this to the point that you don't even know what your gifts are anymore.
You've been pushing and striving,
Paddling upstream for so long that you can't even remember what it felt like to experience the effortless flow that wishes to express itself through you like a glorious waterfall.
But,
I'd like to help you recall,
Hopefully in your life there was at least one time when you felt truly happy,
At ease,
Purposeful,
And comfortable just being you.
If a memory is surfacing for you,
Wonderful,
Hold it for a moment.
If many are rising,
Just choose the first one that comes to mind,
And if none are coming into your awareness,
It's okay.
Maybe you haven't had that experience just yet.
I've written another meditation that is for you called Reconnect With Your Heart.
Begin there,
My friend.
For those with a memory,
Let's begin to settle in and interact with it.
Choose a comfortable,
Alert posture and begin paying attention to your breath.
Let it be easy,
Smooth,
Natural,
Each inhale causing a gentle swelling in your belly.
And begin to slow it down just a bit.
Now,
Let's come back to that memory.
Begin to tune into the feeling of it.
How did it feel in your body?
What were your senses experiencing?
With each inhale,
Allow that feeling to deepen and expand until it fills your whole body.
You may notice some light tingling or other pleasant sensations.
This is the effortless gift you have to share with the world.
This is who we all need for you to be.
Now,
What is it?
Can you give your effortless gift a name?
Put it in a phrase that begins with,
I am.
With your phrase in mind,
Let's begin breathing through our heart center,
Slowly and deeply,
With each inhale saying to yourself,
I am.
And with each exhale saying the rest of your phrase.
Keep this up until you really believe it.
Now,
It's time to practice sharing this gift.
Continue with your breath and I am phrase,
But this time,
Breathe it in through your crown like the gloriously divine gift it is and breathe it out to the world through your heart announcing your splendor to all.
Inhale I am through the crown,
Exhale the rest of your phrase through your heart.
You may imagine sharing this gift with a particular person,
Group of people,
Place,
The whole world that's up to you.
Absorb this feeling you have right now,
Really soak it in.
There you are in your effortless radiance.
So beautiful,
So good.
