Sometimes,
When we're spinning in turmoil,
We can feel very isolated.
It can be hard to focus on the community that loves us when all we can see is pain.
Today I'd like to walk you through a short meditation to help settle the chaos in your mind and to help you resource the support from your past and in your current situation so that you can connect with the love and encouragement you need.
Close your eyes or soften your gaze if that feels comfortable.
Take a few slow,
Deep breaths at your own pace.
Bring your awareness to the weight of your body on your seat or mat.
Noticing how the earth securely holds you.
Noticing the points of contact sinking into the surface beneath you.
Setting your thoughts aside for the next few minutes and just letting your attention settle.
Now bring to mind all the people in your past who have supported you.
This could be parents,
Grandparents,
Teachers,
Coaches,
Friends,
Or colleagues.
Don't get caught up on any conditions that may arise or yes-but kind of thoughts that may interject.
Simply take your time and collect a mental basket of sorts of past love and support.
And when that feels complete,
Shift your focus to the people who currently support and encourage you.
Again,
This can be anyone from family and friends to teammates or co-workers.
The people in your life who love you,
Who lift you up,
Who fill your heart with gratitude and joy.
Take a moment now to collect another basket of your current love and support systems.
And when you feel complete with that,
Let's connect yet another basket.
This time,
Bring to mind anyone you look up to,
Real or fictional.
This could be book or movie characters,
Mythological beings,
Community leaders.
The people or beings who possess skills or values that speak to you,
Who channel their energy in ways that inspire you.
Anyone you look to as role models.
And now one last basket.
Let's fill it up with any higher power you look to for guidance and inspiration.
Anyone or anything that speaks to you,
That makes you feel held,
Safe,
And loved.
Now imagine all of these beings forming a circle around you.
One by one they gather around,
Standing side by side with you in the center.
You may have someone special you'd like to imagine in the center with you.
Or you can simply imagine yourself standing encircled by love,
Encircled by support,
Encouragement,
Inspiration.
You might imagine a shield of white light emanating from them towards you.
Or you may visualize loving vibrations cleansing and soothing your soul.
Just take a moment right now to stand in the center of pure love and support.
Even if the people you picture are not physically with you,
Their love and support transcends time and place.
Just the thought of those we love is their energy coming through.
Because without their existence,
The thought couldn't even be possible.
As you continue through your day,
I encourage you to remember that you can summon this image anytime you feel in need of love,
Safety,
And support.
May you draw from this love to sustain you.
