Hello and welcome.
This is Monika.
As we prepare our homes for Diwali,
We clean every corner,
Remove what we no longer need.
And make space for something new.
But what about the corners of our minds?
Just as we clean our homes to welcome something new,
We can also let go of the old feelings that we have been carrying for a long time.
So sit comfortably,
Close your eyes and take a slow deep breath in.
And gently breathe out.
Now imagine that you are standing inside your own inner home.
As you look around,
You notice different corners of the space.
Perhaps there is an old memory that still bothers you.
Something someone said.
Something that happened.
Or a moment that hurt you years ago.
Allow one such memory to come to your mind.
There is no need to force anything,
Just notice what comes up.
Now as you think about this memory,
Bring your attention to your body.
What do you feel in your body right now?
Perhaps your heart is beating faster.
Maybe your chest feels tight,
Your stomach feels heavy or you feel cold or numb.
Just notice what is happening inside you.
You do not have to change anything,
Simply acknowledge what you feel.
Now imagine a soft golden light coming down from the sky.
This beautiful light gently falls over you and begins to wash away the painful feelings connected to this memory.
Keep the memory in front of you.
You can still see what happened on the screen of your mind.
But now,
Imagine the golden light washing away the hurt,
The heaviness and the sadness connected to it.
Or any negative feelings that is connected to this image or video.
The memory is still there.
But the feelings around it are slowly becoming lighter.
As the light continues to flow.
Notice the scene becoming brighter.
The colors become clearer.
And the space begins to look beautiful and peaceful.
And now you notice a small glowing lamp in this space.
Its warm light spread into every corner,
Making the whole place bright and clean.
Look at this diya or the lamp for a few moments now.
The past has happened and you cannot change it.
But you can learn to look at it with more peace and less pain.
Now take a gentle breath in and slowly breathe out.
Remember,
You can do this exercise again whenever another old memory bothers you.
Take one memory at a time and gently make space for something new.
For some new experiences,
For some new feelings.
You don't have to do everything today.
You can do it anytime.
Now?
Gently repeat these lines inside your mind slowly and gently.
I am ready to let go of the old pain.
I am ready to let go of the old pain.
I can remember my past.
Without carrying its heaviness.
I can remember my past without caring its heaviness.
I welcome peace,
Love,
And light into my life.
I welcome peace.
Love and light into my life.
I am making space for the new beginnings.
I am making space for new beginnings.
Wonderful.
Now take one more deep inhale.
And gently exhale and breathe out all the negativity.
All the tension and all the stress from your system.
And now the inner you is feeling more calmer,
More peaceful,
More lighter.
And now you are glowing from within.
Feel that.
Amazing.
Now slowly bring your attention back to your room wherever you are.
And whenever you feel ready,
Open your eyes.
Thank you for joining me for this practice today.
This is Monika and I'm happy that you joined me.
May this Diwali bring light into your home and peace into your heart.
Happy Diwali!
