Begin by getting into a position that's comfortable for you,
Whether that's in a seated position or lying down.
Whichever way that makes you feel relaxed yet alert.
Start to feel your body relax deeper into this position.
Make any adjustments or movements you need to bring yourself into comfort and ease.
Start to drop into your body's natural rhythm.
Feeling the rise and fall of your belly and chest as you breathe in and out.
Notice the rhythm of your heartbeat and any other sensations that are present.
Relax deeper into comfort,
Into peace,
Into quiet,
Alert,
Relaxation.
It's time to go on a journey to reflect on the year that has been.
I want you to take a moment to think about all the amazing,
Wonderful things that your body has done for you this year.
How did your body move?
Did it grow and deliver a baby?
Did it run after children?
Did it allow you to go places and visit people that have created beautiful memories for you?
Did it survive illness or disease or even trauma?
How did your body thrive this year?
Take a slow,
Deep breath in,
Inviting in gratitude for this magnificent body of yours who continues to show up for you each and every day.
Now changing gears,
Shift your attention to your work or business and let's start to think about the significant moments in your career or business that you experienced this year.
The big and small things that brought you to where you are now.
Did you leave a job and start a new job?
Did you transition your business or maybe you start a business?
Did you return to work after maternity leave or perhaps retire and end your career?
What milestones did you have in your business or career this year?
Perhaps you won an award or received recognition?
And did you allow yourself to celebrate the big and small wins along the way?
Did you take bold,
Scary steps into a new venture that required a lot of self-love,
Discipline and faith?
Were there low moments that required you to shift and change?
How have you grown as a professional this year?
Now take a deep breath,
Flooding yourself with gratitude and appreciation for the year of ups and downs that brought you right now to this present moment in this reflection,
Meditation journey.
Appreciating and giving yourself gratitude for all that you have become.
Now I want you to think about your family life and everything that's transpired within it this past year.
What meaningful moments did you get to experience with your immediate,
Your extended or chosen family?
How have you grown as a mother,
Father,
Sister,
Brother,
A spouse,
A daughter,
Son,
Aunt,
Uncle,
A grandmother or grandfather?
What happened this year within your family that deeply challenged you,
That shifted you and that brought you immense joy?
Think of all of these memories and moments,
Thoughts gathering around you as you identify them.
And take a deep breath in,
Feeling so much gratitude for them all.
Breathe out as you relax a little further.
Now take a moment to think about you,
Whether you're beyond your body,
Your career or business,
Your relationships and even your thoughts and beliefs.
How have you evolved this year?
Who have you become?
Have you left behind some shame,
Self-criticism or limiting beliefs?
Have you embraced more confidence,
Self-love and grace?
Have you lived a little more bravely,
Unapologetically and aligned?
Have you made hard decisions,
Taken on a lot or perhaps even made some mistakes?
Can you hear your inner voice,
Your true self just a little more clearly than you could last year?
Who have you become?
Breathe that person in with each and every inhale.
Feel a smile spread softly across your face,
Maybe a tear or two gather in your eyes as you really,
Truly realize,
Deeply realize how amazing you are.
And grateful for this moment right here,
Right now.
And that you have given yourself space to honor you.
You have lived another extraordinary year,
No matter how many challenges that you faced and even at times heart-wrenching moments there have been.
No matter how many moments of bliss,
Ecstasy and joy,
It's all been yours and no one else's.
And it has brought you here to this very moment,
To this reflection meditation.
And this moment is yours to create however you desire.
It's a fresh moment,
A fresh day and a fresh year ahead.
A year of expansion,
Adventure and possibility.
The story you want to tell next year is up to you.
And as we close off this meditation,
I invite you to journal and continue reflecting on anything that came up for you throughout this journey together.
Take care.
