This meditation helps you to let go of repetitive and unhelpful thoughts and brings tranquility and freedom from overthinking.
Find a comfortable position and when you are ready,
Close down your eyes,
Take a deep breath in,
Allowing your body to relax and exhale,
Releasing any tension or stress.
As you continue to breathe now in your own natural rhythm,
I invite you to imagine yourself walking into a mystical garden,
Adorned with vibrant flora,
Trees forming a canopy overhead,
The sun dabbling through the branches and perhaps you can notice the birds are chirping to each other,
It's so peaceful here and as you look around,
Your gaze is drawn to an empty bin,
Nestled gracefully in a secluded corner.
As you look at this bin,
You notice a sign on it that says the word rubbish,
Its message whispers a profound significance and represents a powerful symbol of release and liberation from overthinking.
With each thought that arises in your mind,
Imagine it taking shape as a tangible object,
A representation of that thought.
As you delve into the depths of your mind,
Imagine the thoughts swirling around you,
Each one devoid of purpose and usefulness,
Like a piece of rubbish,
Waiting to be discarded.
With gentle grace,
Reach out and gather these thoughts,
These pointless fragments,
One by one,
Feeling their weight in your hands,
Acknowledge their presence without judgement or attachment and one by one,
Place them into the bin and watch as each one lands in the bin with a soft thud,
Symbolising the act of letting go,
Freeing your mind from the burden of useless clutter.
Remember,
In this mystical garden,
The bin becomes a portal to liberation,
A gateway to the boundless expanses of relief,
Freedom and serenity.
Now shift your attention to the sound of a distant rumble,
It grows louder and closer until you see in your mind a huge garbage truck,
This truck is here to collect and carry away the contents of the bin,
It symbolises the release and removal of your overthinking.
Embrace the newfound spaciousness within as you discard these worthless thoughts and now leaving room for clarity and purpose to flourish.
As the truck comes to a stop,
Imagine yourself effortlessly lifting the bin and placing it into the truck's waiting container,
Feel a sense of deep relief as you witness the truck securely closing its container,
Sealing away your thoughts,
Observe the truck driving away,
Carrying your overthinking with it as it disappears from sight,
Experience the serene release as your mind becomes a sanctuary cleansed of the noise and clutter that once clouded your every thought,
Notice how your mind becomes lighter and more at ease in this newfound space within your mind,
Imagine a calm and peaceful atmosphere,
Feel,
Sense,
See this space expanding,
Filling your entire being with a soothing,
Tranquil energy,
Feel the peace radiating throughout your body,
Clearing your mind,
Bringing a sense of deep relaxation,
Allow yourself to bask in this serene state,
Embracing the quietude and clarity that accompanies the absence of overthinking,
Know that you possess the inherent power to direct your attention to any thought that arises,
Take hold of this strength and recognize that if a thought proves unhelpful or burdensome,
You hold the ability to release it,
Just like tossing away unnecessary clutter,
Rubbish,
You can free yourself from its hold,
Leaving you liberated and free,
Breathe in this nothingness,
Be comforted by stillness,
Feel the peace flowing through every part of you,
You are at peace,
It is always within you as you emerge from your practice,
Carry this wisdom with you knowing that you can access the tranquil space within whenever you need it,
In moments of overwhelming thinking,
Recall the metaphor of placing these useless thoughts in the rubbish bin,
Allowing the garbage truck to whisk them away,
Leaving you to reclaim your inner peace and serenity,
Knowing that you are in control of your mental landscape and when you are ready,
Come back to the space around you,
Gently open your eyes,
Feeling refreshed,
Rejuvenated and liberated,
Embrace the newfound spaciousness within and allow it to guide you towards a more peaceful and balanced state of mind,
Enjoy your freedom,
Namaste.
