And now it's time for inner peace.
Peace and welcome to this week's guided visualization meditation.
Before we begin on our journey,
I would ask that you get yourself in a comfortable position.
We will not be bothered for the next few minutes.
I would also ask that you forget the events of today or what's to come tomorrow.
And just allow yourself to be present in the moment.
As we take a journey on this guided visualization boat ride.
Let's begin by becoming aware of the breath.
Feel the breath as it enters with a cool feeling and then warming as it gently travels down into the lungs.
Fill the lungs with a deep inhale,
Bringing an energy,
Vitality and prana,
The life force.
As you exhale,
Feel the body releasing toxins,
Stress and any negativity that has accumulated.
Stay with this breath,
Focusing on the feeling of deep peace for 10 deep inhalations and exhalations.
Let's begin.
Imagine you were standing on a white sandy beach.
It's early in the morning and the light hazy mist surrounds you.
The sun is rising slowly.
You can feel the warm orange light on your face and your body.
You are feeling content.
At ease.
Relaxed.
The sand beneath your bare feet is soft and warm.
A light breeze caresses your face.
This beach is deserted.
You have it all to yourself.
And you have all the time in the world.
Listen to the relaxing sound of the ocean.
Its waves are breaking gently on the shore.
You begin to walk slowly through the mist towards the water.
A small boat is waiting for you.
The boat is comfortable and steady.
You notice that it is tied to the shore with a strong rope.
You walk to the water's edge and you step into the boat.
You are feeling completely at peace.
Completely safe.
And completely relaxed.
When you are ready,
Untie the rope and let it go.
You relax in your seat in your little boat and you allow the natural currents of the ocean to guide you away from the shore.
Your boat drifts smoothly.
It rocks ever so gently in the water.
This rocking motion relaxes you even more deeply.
The sun is now higher in the sky.
Its light has gathered strength.
You notice that the mist that surrounds you is beginning to evaporate.
You can see the air becoming clearer and clearer.
You watch as the sun rays dissolve all of the mist.
Now you can see clearly in all directions.
It's as though a veil has been lifted.
Sparkling ocean water surrounds you on all sides.
You decide to lay back and allow the overhead sun to calmly lull you into a peaceful light sleep.
And you sit up.
You see water on all sides.
And in front of you,
A small island comes into view.
Your boat moves closer and closer to the island,
Gliding slowly and effortlessly through the water.
The island is drenched in sunlight.
It is covered in tropical palm trees that sway gently in the breeze.
Your boat glides slowly forward and comes to rest on the shore.
You have arrived.
You step out of the boat and pull it onto the shore and take a moment to appreciate this place of sublime beauty.
Exotic birds dance from tree to tree and brilliantly colored flowers grow in abundance,
Leaving a very fragrant air.
The air also seems to shimmer and vibrate with pure luminous energy.
You can hear the soothing sound of the wind as it passes through the trees.
In this place,
You are free from all memories of the past.
You are free from all concerns about the future.
You are free from all responsibilities.
This is a place of total peace,
And it is all yours.
You notice an opening between the palm trees.
In the center of this opening,
There is a narrow path that leads deep into a rich green forest.
You begin your journey into the heart of the forest.
Following the path as it meanders between columns of ancient trees.
This forest seems familiar to you.
Like the memory of a pleasant dream or a place you visited as a child.
You walk deeper into the forest.
It's like you're being guided by a force that you trust and that makes you feel safe,
Nurtured and still.
You've reached the very heart of the forest.
And before you is a shimmering pond of crystal clear water.
A pond of perfect stillness.
The pond is round and it brims with pure spring water.
You notice that the water is perfectly still like a mirror free from even the slightest ripple.
You notice the ladder with three steps leading down into the water.
You decide to bathe in this magical pond.
As you take the first step down into the pond,
You notice that the wind has eased.
All the trees have become motionless.
And as each moment passes,
The world around you becomes more and more calm.
And you yourself become more and more still.
As you lower yourself into the second step,
All the birds in the forest become quiet.
Their silence is deep and reverent.
Now you lower yourself into the third and final step and glide into the water.
You can feel yourself gliding into a deep state of relaxation.
In this pond,
Your thoughts simply melt away.
You decide to float on your back.
And just stare up at the blue,
Crystal clear sky.
All is still and silent.
You close your eyes and you remain floating in this pool effortlessly.
The only sound is the sound of the waves far off in the distance.
Your mind is expanding.
You feel timeless,
Vast,
Empty,
Relaxed.
For the next few minutes,
I invite you to enjoy this experience of solitude and inner peace.
When thoughts arise,
Simply let them go and return your awareness to the sound of the waves.
And when it's time to return,
I will guide you home.
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