Sit in a quiet and comfortable place where you will not be disturbed.
Take a deep breath in and hold for a moment and exhale fully.
Every time that you breathe from this moment forward,
You will breathe in peace and relaxation.
And every time you exhale,
You will exhale any tension or stress that might be pent up in your body.
Breathe in peace,
Breathe out tension.
Do this for a few moments.
Now in this state of relaxation,
I want you to imagine yourself in a beautiful,
Safe place in nature.
It can be a garden or a quiet beach,
A forest or a field.
This is a place where you feel safe and secure,
Loved and at peace.
Take in your surroundings,
The colors,
Sounds and smells.
Feel the serenity of this place enveloping you.
Now as you take in your surroundings and breathe,
I'm going to count from 10 to 1.
With each number,
Feel yourself drifting deeper into relaxation.
Deeper into an open state of being where your innermost thoughts and feelings can surface with ease and safety.
10.
Deeper and deeper into relaxation.
9.
Every breath guiding you inward.
8.
Letting go of the outside world.
7.
7.
Drifting down,
Down deeper into relaxation.
6.
Your mind is open,
Your heart is open.
5.
Halfway there,
Feeling a profound sense of peace.
4.
Every muscle and every cell is relaxed.
3.
Deeper and deeper,
More relaxed.
2.
Almost there,
Feeling safe,
Feeling calm.
And 1.
You are now in a deep,
Peaceful state,
Ready to meet your inner child.
Now in your beautiful,
Safe space,
See a path.
This path is glowing with a warm light,
Inviting you to walk along it.
As you follow this path,
You feel a sense of anticipation,
A loving curiosity stirring within you.
You know you are about to meet someone very special,
Your inner child.
Ahead you see a figure in the distance.
It's a child playing freely,
Immersed in the joy of the moment.
As you approach,
The child turns to look at you,
And you recognize them instantly.
It is you when you were young.
Notice how the younger you looks.
What they are wearing,
The expression on their face.
See the light in their eyes,
The life and vibrancy they possess.
This child is a part of you,
One that holds your earliest memories,
Feelings and experiences.
Approach your inner child with an open heart,
And when you're ready,
Greet them.
There is no rush,
Take your time.
See how they respond.
They may be shy,
Or they may run into your arms.
Accept the reaction and respect the space.
Now find a comfortable place to sit with your inner child.
It might be on the soft grass,
Or on a bench,
Or anywhere that feels right in this safe place.
As you sit together,
Ask your inner child if there's anything they wish to share with you.
Any feelings,
Memories or messages.
Listen with compassion and patience.
Your inner child may express joy,
Sadness,
Fear or excitement.
They may show you memories you had forgotten.
They may ask questions.
Offer them your understanding,
Your support and your love.
Reassure them that they are not alone,
That you are here now to offer the care and attention they may have needed.
Go ahead and have this dialogue now.
If your inner child has shown any moments of pain or discomfort,
This is the time to provide comfort.
Offer a hug or a kind word,
Or an act of kindness they may have needed at that moment in your past.
You have the power to give your inner child the emotional support and validation they deserve.
Now,
If it feels right,
Ask your inner child if there is something they need from you moving forward.
It could be to play more,
To laugh more,
To take time for self-care or to be brave in the face of challenges.
Promise your inner child that you will honor this request,
That you will carry their needs with you and integrate their wisdom into your daily life.
Go ahead and ask your inner child what it is they need from you.
As this meeting comes to a gentle close,
Thank your inner child for the courage and trust.
Let them know that this safe space is always here and they can return to it whenever they wish.
You can visit them anytime,
Just by coming into this state of relaxation and opening your heart.
When you're ready,
See yourself standing up,
Taking a moment to say goodbye for now,
Knowing that this is not farewell,
But simply till next time.
Walk back along the path,
Carrying with you the love,
The insights and the promises made today.
In a moment,
I'm going to count from 1 to 5.
And at the count of 5,
You will bring back all the positive feelings and intentions from this encounter.
1.
Holding onto the love and the peace.
2.
Bringing back the wisdom of your inner child.
3.
Feeling the energy and lightness in your heart.
4.
Almost back,
Feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
And 5.
Eyes open,
Fully awake,
Bringing all the benefits of this session with you into the present moment.
Feel free to stretch your limbs,
Take a deep breath,
And when you're ready,
Come back to full awareness,
Carrying with you the profound connection with your inner child and the understanding that will help you to navigate life with more self-compassion and love.
