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Beneath The Mask

by Michelle Parkinson

Rated
4.3
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
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This guided meditation takes you on a journey to your sacred temple. It will assist you in removing all the negativity that is holding you back, to allow you to become your true authentic loving self. Reinforcing the feeling of being restored, at peace and calm.

StressImageryEmotional CleansingRelaxationSelf DiscoveryAuthentic SelfPeaceCalmBreathingSensory ImageryMuscle RelaxationBreathing AwarenessGuided MeditationsTemple VisualizationsVisualizations

Transcript

Make yourself comfortable,

Make sure you are warm and begin by concentrating on your breathing.

Slowly breathing in,

Hold for a second and gently exhale,

Finding your own rhythm.

Focusing on your breathing.

In,

Hold for a second and release.

Releasing all the tension,

Stress,

Worry,

Anything that is concerning you.

Gently releasing it on the out breath.

Becoming totally relaxed.

All of your muscles becoming more and more relaxed.

Focusing on your breath.

With each breath you are feeling more and more relaxed,

Calm,

At peace.

I would like you now to imagine an ancient temple.

Your temple.

Your safe haven.

The temperature is comfortable.

Take a look around you.

See how high the pillars are.

Notice if there are any carvings,

Symbols,

Inscriptions on the pillars.

Look above you.

What does the ceiling look like?

Is it painted?

Take a look below your feet.

See how the floor is paved with hundreds of geometrically cut and polished tiles.

Notice the fabrics hanging on the walls.

Lush,

Delicate silk.

The temple is well lit.

Thousands of lamps and candles gleaming.

You know this is your safe haven.

Bring your awareness to the intoxicating smell of tropical vegetation.

Various plants,

Fruits,

Trees,

Herbs and spices.

The smell of incense.

Close by you can hear the soft sound of music and chants from high priests.

You are feeling safe and protected.

You know where you are going.

You begin to walk towards the partition.

Standing in front of it,

You see to the right a tiny gap.

A gap just big enough for you to place your finger in.

Excitedly you place your finger in the gap and the partition opens for you.

You see a well lit room.

In the centre is a solid ancient table and a golden chair.

You know this is your chair and you walk towards it and take your place.

On the table there are sheets of papyrus.

They are blank.

Laid next to the papyrus is an extravagant ink pen.

These items are exclusive and meant for you.

Meant for you to write down anything you would like to release.

Anything that is holding you back from becoming your authentic self.

Removing all labels.

Removing all the roles.

Removing the mass.

Dissolving the mass that are not your true authentic self.

Removing all the hurt,

Pain,

Guilt.

Anything that is holding you back.

Anything that no longer serves you beneath the mask.

You take the extravagant ink pen in your hand and begin to write everything down on the papyrus.

With every word you write you are becoming free of drama.

Dissolving the mass.

Returning to freedom.

Returning to the pure divine soul you are.

There are no limits.

Write everything down.

In the corner of your room you now see a cauldron made of precious metals and invaluable gems.

It smells heavenly.

A mixture of frankincense,

Myrrh,

Sandalwood,

Cedar,

Teak and moss.

A pure cleansing scent.

Glowing embers and flames twirling in a fiery dance.

You walk towards the cauldron.

One by one you place the sheets of papyrus and watch how the flames begin leaping in excitement.

Burning all the negativity.

As each piece burns you feel more love in your heart.

More peace.

You feel lighter.

A free divine soul.

You know you can now play your part.

Your true role.

No longer do you require the mask.

You are your authentic self.

All restrictions that you or others have consciously or subconsciously positioned upon yourself have been released.

You no longer have any worries,

Cares or concerns to show your true beautiful soul.

You turn to make your way back through the partition.

On the other side you place your finger once again in the gap and the partition closes securely behind you.

You feel relaxed,

Revitalised,

Restored.

Enjoy this peaceful place for a few more moments.

Memorise the sights,

Sounds and sensations around you.

You know you can return to your sacred temple at any time.

Keeping the feeling of calm,

Love,

Peace and freedom.

Gently bring your attention back to the present moment.

Take several deep breaths and when ready open your eyes.

Meet your Teacher

Michelle ParkinsonScunthorpe, United Kingdom

4.3 (281)

Recent Reviews

Joyce

October 19, 2021

Loved this so much!! I felt the mask slip away and fall to the ground! 🎭 Namaste πŸ’œπŸŒžπŸ™

Vera

May 11, 2020

Amazing! Just what I needed :)

Marta

March 11, 2018

πŸ’• lovely. Thanks!

heather

January 14, 2018

That was AMAZING.

Gia

January 14, 2018

Absolutely loved this! Thank you so much πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’ namaste

Amy

January 11, 2018

That was great! Just what I needed this evening, thank you very much. Namaste

Madison

January 11, 2018

This was unlike any other meditation I have tried yet; it was very calming and created such vivid imagery bringing me to a place of peace. Thank you.

Georgia

January 11, 2018

That was excellent.

Bonnie

January 10, 2018

That was very nice. Went deep in short time and bell at end would have been good.

Mary

January 10, 2018

I want to do this meditation everyday . Although I have a daily practice, this meditation helps me to meet the pain I tend to drag around with me and let go of what is not needed.

Joshua

January 10, 2018

Great visualisation technique. Thank you!

andrea

January 10, 2018

Beautiful piece. Thank you.

Margaret

January 10, 2018

Interesting visualization. I will try to do this again.

Erin

January 10, 2018

Wonderful, thank you!

Ronnie

January 10, 2018

I really enjoyed this meditation. Thank you.

Valerie

January 10, 2018

Wow. Extremely powerful visualization. Excellent start to the day. Thank you!

JP

January 10, 2018

Loved the imagery. Thank you.

Samantha

January 10, 2018

Wow! Wonderful! Thank you πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’–

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