Welcome to your journey to the future.
You can find a comfortable position,
A place where you can be held and where you feel completely at ease.
And then gently close your eyes and take a deep breath in,
Hold for 4,
3,
2,
1 and then exhale through the nose as slowly and passively as you can,
Letting go of the day.
We're going on a journey and all you need to bring is your curiosity.
So imagine for a moment that you're standing in a magnificent library,
A library that contains the story of every life you could possibly live.
The shelves are filled with beautiful books,
Each one representing a different version of you,
A different path.
And as you walk down this aisle,
One particular book seems to glow.
It's the book of your life,
Lived with purpose and meaning.
It feels warm and inviting and you know without a doubt that this is the story you are meant to write.
Now reach out and gently touch this book,
Feel its texture,
Its weight and as you do the world around you begins to dissolve.
The library fades and you find yourself standing not in the story but on the first page of your own future.
You're at the beginning of a beautiful sunlit path and it leads towards a future that is already waiting for you to step into.
So let's begin the journey.
Take a slow deep breath in and with the exhale take your first step onto this path.
The ground feels stable and supportive beneath your feet.
The air around you is clear and filled with possibility.
Feel it.
This path is not a race,
You're walking at your own pace.
Every step forward is an act of trust and knowing that you're moving towards a life that feels authentic to you.
So feel the sun on your skin and a gentle breeze caressing your face.
This is your personal journey and it's unfolding exactly as it should.
In the distance you begin to see a doorway.
It's not a grand or imposing entrance but a simple beautiful one radiating a soft and welcoming light.
Imagine this doorway as it's the doorway to your future where your unique reason for being has fully blossomed.
As you approach you realize the doorway is unlocked so you don't need to force it open but it's waiting for you.
With a sense of calm readiness you reach out,
You turn the handle,
You open the door and you step through.
You're now in your future.
Take a moment to simply observe the scene.
Where are you?
Are you in a bustling city office,
A quiet studio,
A vibrant community garden,
A calm home workspace?
Look around.
What time of day is it?
What season are you in?
Does it feel like the golden glow of a long summer evening,
The bright clarity of a winter morning or the soft hazy light of a new season?
What qualities does this place hold?
What do you see?
What colors,
Objects or people are around you?
And what do you hear?
Voices,
The gentle rustling of leaves,
Maybe focused silence.
What do you smell?
The scent of fresh brewed coffee,
Warm bread or the rich scent of earth.
Witness your reality created in full alignment with your purpose.
Now notice yourself in this space,
Observe your future self.
What is the expression on your face?
What's your posture like?
What are you wearing as your body feels relaxed and vibrant?
There's no rushed energy here,
Only a quiet flow.
So see the expression on your face.
See that it's not one of strain or stress,
But of joyful absorption.
Now look at what you're doing.
Are your hands busy,
Your mind focused,
Your heart fully engaged?
Observe yourself as you are contributing to the world in a way that feels completely natural,
Like this is exactly what you were made for.
Are you crafting,
Teaching or caring for something that brings you and others joy?
What is it you're doing that makes your purpose real?
Notice your interactions with others.
Do you see colleagues,
Clients,
Community members?
Feel the sense of connection and belonging that comes from sharing your gifts with others.
Your work and life are deeply intertwined with the well-being of your community.
Take a moment to simply inhabit this feeling.
This is what it means to be truly alive with purpose.
It is found in the rhythm of your days,
In the deep satisfaction of a job well done,
The small acts of care you provide and the effortless flow when you are completely engaged in what you love.
This is the truth of your Ikigai.
Now your future self turns and looks directly at you,
The person you are today,
And they have a gift for you,
A single simple message,
An insight from a place of deep knowing.
What is it that your future self wants you to know about this journey?
Listen with your heart and receive.
It is time now to begin your journey back.
So take one last deep breath in,
As if to absorb every detail of this moment,
Every feeling of purpose and ease,
And as you exhale,
Imagine stepping back through that doorway,
Carrying the wisdom and the feeling of this place with you.
You're back on the sunlit path,
But it feels different now.
The path is no longer a blank page,
But a map of your journey forward.
And with each step you take,
You're not leaving this feeling behind,
But bringing it into your present reality.
Now gently bring your awareness back to the space around you.
Listen for the subtle sounds,
The hum of the air,
Distant noise,
And feel the support beneath your body,
The temperature on your skin.
You can begin to make small and gentle movements,
Wiggling your fingers and toes,
Introducing little micro movements,
Slowly waking up the body from this journey.
There's no rush to open your eyes.
You can simply rest here in the space between the vision and the reality,
Knowing that you have just connected with a deep part of yourself.
And when you are ready,
In your own time,
Slowly and softly,
With the next exhale,
You can open your eyes.
Your future self is still here,
Living with purpose.
They're not a far off dream,
But an inner reality that you have just reconnected with.
The journey continues now,
And you're already on the path.
And whenever you need to reconnect with where you're going,
Be reminded of your vision,
And come back here to this space to see for yourself.
