Hello again and welcome back.
Today's meditation is all about boundaries.
Boundaries are necessary to help you protect your physical,
Emotional,
Psychological,
And spiritual well-being.
Setting healthy boundaries takes practice,
So remember to be kind to yourself as you try to find your unique balance between connection and boundaries.
To begin,
Make yourself comfortable and close your eyes.
Take a slow deep breath and let go of any tension in your body as you feel yourself sinking into the surface you are resting on,
Becoming still more comfortable and relaxed.
Take another slow deep breath and feel a sense of calm and peace begin to fill you as you relax even further.
And take another slow deep breath and let your thinking begin to wind down and smooth out.
See yourself standing alone in a favorite setting,
A place of your choice that feels safe and comfortable,
And you feel relaxed and free to be yourself.
Become aware of a column of light extending from the highest heavens straight through you and deep into the earth,
All the way to the core of the earth.
As the light passes through you,
It resonates,
Especially in your heart center,
Merging with your own energy and expanding outward.
Focus in your heart and you can feel a deep sense of connection and strength.
As the light continues to pass through you,
You feel more and more centered,
Grounded,
And whole.
You are fully self-contained and content,
Complete unto yourself.
A circular zone of protection seems to project out all around you and you can see it expanding out from your feet,
Your heart,
And your head.
This zone and the column of light passing through you represent your healthy boundary.
It's both an energetic boundary and a physical one and it comes from the center of your own being.
As you continue to stay centered,
Heart-focused,
And grounded,
Your energy becomes stronger,
Healthier,
And more self-contained than ever.
Take some time to experience this inner connection as you listen to the following affirmations and allow them to resonate deep within.
I am centered,
Grounded,
And connected inside and I know who I am.
I allow into my circle only those who are supportive of me and my life.
I take care of myself first,
Not selfishly,
But as my healthy responsibility to myself.
I do things for others only when appropriate and supportive for everyone involved,
Including myself.
When I find myself faced with any person or situation that would threaten my safety,
Dignity,
Or well-being,
I physically remove myself from that situation without delay and I go somewhere safe.
I look out for myself and I plan so that my needs are covered and I always have somewhere safe to be.
I choose to be only with those who respect my healthy boundaries and I insist that all others go their own way.
I am worthy of love,
Respect,
And appreciation and I find that within myself.
Watch yourself on the screen now,
Centered within your zone of protection,
And notice how vital and strong your own energy is.
Notice that when you reach out to someone else while centered,
Your energy stays strong and your light stays bright.
But when you reach for someone from sadness or a sense of lack,
You move out of your circle and your energy drops.
As soon as you leave your center to try to gain satisfaction,
You cannot be truly satisfied.
But when you remain centered,
You have the opportunity to find the love,
Acceptance,
And support that you're looking for within yourself.
At that point,
You can begin to attract people to you who will honor,
Appreciate,
And respect who you are.
Take some time to watch yourself on screen as you experiment staying in your center and connecting with yourself and others in a healthy way,
As well as seeing what happens when you do the opposite,
When you leave your center to try to gain someone else's approval or sympathy.
Notice how your energy changes,
What leaves you feeling drained,
And what supports you.
Now,
Take a few moments to consider what changes you might need to make in your life to create the opportunity to develop good healthy boundaries.
What situations would you need to avoid?
And what would you need to cultivate?
What relationships would you need to change or diminish?
And how would you change them?
It's almost time to bring this inner journey to a close,
So gather together anything you have learned and plan to write about your experience and any changes you'll need to make after the meditation.
Gradually bring your awareness back into your body and your physical surroundings.
Take your time and when you're ready,
Open your eyes and feel awake,
Alert,
And refreshed.
Pick up your pen and paper and write about your experience now while it's still fresh in your mind.
This is Mary Freeth wishing you a beautiful day.
We'll see you again tomorrow.
