Welcome to this meditation.
Following a fight with a loved one.
Sometimes we just need to take ourselves away from the situation,
Sit quietly and reflect.
So begin by finding a quiet and peaceful place to sit comfortably,
Perhaps even lying down.
Take your time to get comfortable,
To allow your body to settle.
Take a deep breath in and slowly release it out,
Allowing yourself to soften.
Close your eyes if they're not already or perhaps lower your gaze and bring your attention to any area of the body where you feel physical tension.
Scan your body,
Your feet,
Your legs,
Your hips,
Your belly,
Your chest and your arms,
Your hands,
Your neck and your jaw.
Relax your face and if you're finding this hard have a little squeeze,
Tense your face,
Squish it all up and then as you breathe out relax.
Take another slow and deep breath in and imagine that you are breathing in forgiveness for yourself and as you exhale release this negative tense energy that may be lingering.
Continuing to breathe deeply and let go with each exhale.
As you breathe focus on the love that you have for the person that you have had this disagreement with.
As you do so remember that they are also human and like you,
Like all of us,
They make mistakes in moments of stress,
Anger or frustration.
We often say things that we don't mean or sometimes things that we do mean but they can come out in these moments,
These gaps in the veil where we have dropped our guard and feel the need to be raw and unfiltered.
Allow yourself to feel compassion and empathy for them and for yourself.
Don't try to dismantle the argument.
Come back to the love that you have for them in this vulnerable,
Complex and human experience.
Now visualize a beautiful and peaceful scene such as a calming ocean or a serene mountain range or any place that makes you feel peaceful.
Imagine yourself standing there feeling the gentle breeze and warmth of the Sun on your skin or perhaps the crisp air on your cheeks.
In this moment you are free from any negative thoughts or emotions that may have come from your day.
You are present and at peace.
Stay here as long as you wish.
Finally set an intention to let go of any lingering tension or negativity that may be holding you back from fully embracing this moment.
Tell yourself that you are ready to release any grudges or resentment and allow yourself to be fully present in the moment.
Take one more deep breath and inhale slowly and exhale slowly and then in your own time open your eyes bringing that sense of calm and clarity ready to move forwards in a positive and loving way.
