Hi,
It's Michael,
And just a reminder that these meditations are intended to be done in the stillness and quiet of a space that you feel comfortable in,
Where you can close your eyes for a few moments and relax.
So if you're anywhere that requires you to be mindful and aware of your surroundings,
Make sure to keep your eyes open,
Keep alert and aware.
Otherwise,
Let's take a deep breath in,
And breathe out,
And let it all settle.
And then go ahead and close down your eyes,
Or you can just stay here with me.
Start to let your body find a sense of comfort,
Settling down into the seat beneath you,
Letting yourself sink,
And let your body feel held as you feel into the safety of this moment.
Let yourself connect to the breath,
Breathing in and letting go.
Breathing in,
Now as you sit in the stillness of this moment,
Letting your body fully relax,
Letting your breath settle,
I want you to bring your mind to someone who you love,
A person who the mere thought or mention of their name just brings a smile to your face.
Start to see them.
Imagine them seated directly in front of you,
And as you look into their eyes,
Begin to Imagine them going through whatever life situation you are currently facing.
Imagine them struggling with what you're struggling with,
Going through with what you're going through.
And feeling exactly as you are in this moment,
Begin to look into their eyes,
To see those feelings on their face.
And as you sit there with them,
Begin to imagine how you would support them.
What are the words you would choose to say?
What are the words that they need to hear desperately right now?
And as those words become clear,
Begin to look inward.
Almost as if you could look at yourself in that same way that you looked at this dear one,
To see yourself struggling,
To see yourself in need.
And just for a moment,
Begin to silently say those words to you.
With a kinder,
Gentler tone,
Begin to be there for yourself.
What does it feel like to give to yourself?
What does it feel like to support you?
And as you feel that love and kindness and care being directed inward,
Start to imagine that you could begin to look at yourself in the eyes,
And know that no matter what you are going through,
You are doing the best that you can.
That you deserve kindness,
And that who you are in this moment is enough.
So begin to picture yourself looking into your eyes,
And just say,
I'm doing my best.
I deserve kindness.
This moment is enough.
Who I am in this moment is more than enough.
Let yourself be held by these words.
Let them wash over you.
And remember that you can always return to them.
So let's start to become aware of the space around you.
Aware of the sounds in the room.
Aware of the smells.
With a gentle swallow,
Aware of your taste.
Bringing your hands together in front of you,
Aware of your sense of touch.
And when it feels right,
Go ahead and flutter your eyes open.
Take in the space around you,
And enter back,
Connected and calm.
As you move forward this week,
Continue to find that calm,
Quiet,
Gentle voice that voice of support and love.
And remember that you deserve to be spoken to in a kind,
Gentle way.
So we'll end as we began,
With a deep breath in.
And breathe out.
And let it all settle.
Now,
Go take care of yourself,
And I will see you next week.
