Hello and welcome to this meditation as we are settling into this new year.
This is a perfect time to ground yourself in the positive energy of fresh beginnings and limitless possibilities.
Take a moment to find a comfortable position for yourself,
Allow your hands to rest gently in your lap or at your sides.
Close your eyes if that feels right for you.
Take a deep breath in,
Feeling the energy of this new year filling your lungs.
Exhale slowly,
Releasing any tension or heaviness you might be carrying.
This is your time to centre yourself,
To reflect and to step into the year ahead with clarity and purpose.
Now bring your awareness to the natural rhythm of your breath,
Notice the gentle rise and fall of your chest.
This is the natural rhythm of your breath and your body.
As you are breathing in and out enjoying this natural flow of your breath,
Imagine roots extending from your body into the Mother Earth below.
These roots are strong and steady,
Anchoring you in the present moment.
Feel the energy of the Earth rising through these roots,
Filling you with a deep sense of stability and calmness.
You are supported and you are grounded.
With each inhale,
Breathe in this grounding energy and with each exhale release anything that feels heavy or unnecessary.
Let's take one more deep breath like this,
Inhale breathing in this grounding energy and exhale releasing anything that feels heavy or unnecessary.
Now in your mind's eyes imagine standing at the beginning of a beautiful path.
This path represents the year ahead.
It is bright,
Open and filled with limitless possibilities.
Take a step forward,
Feel the ground beneath your feet,
Solid and steady.
As you walk,
Notice the scenery around you,
Perhaps it's lush and green,
With sunlight streaming through the trees.
Or maybe it is a serene,
Open meadow.
It is your path and it is unique to you.
And you can feel that it is inviting you to step into the fullness of who you are and all that this year can bring.
As you continue along the path,
Reflect on the qualities that will guide you this year.
What do you want to embody?
Perhaps more peace,
Confidence or kindness or maybe something else?
What qualities will help you navigate this year ahead with grace and intention?
Take a moment to reflect on these questions.
Now think about the experiences you want to create on your journey.
What kind of moments would you like to invite into your life?
What would you like to experience in this year ahead?
What do you want to explore or achieve?
Now picture yourself fully immersed in these experiences,
Embodying the qualities you have chosen.
See yourself creating beautiful experiences,
Stepping into your true self.
Notice how you feel and how you look in your vision.
Notice the joy,
The light that is shining through you.
Let this vision fill your heart with joy,
Excitement and clarity about this new year.
Now slowly bring your awareness back to your breath,
Feel the energy of this new year expanding within you,
Allow this vision to settle into your whole being.
Feel a sense of calmness and readiness to step into this new year with great joy and self-confidence.
Rest here for a few moments,
Allowing the energy of your intentions to settle and integrate and know that you have everything within you to create a meaningful and fulfilling year.
Now if you are ready,
Begin to gently bring your awareness back to the present moment,
Wiggle your fingers and toes,
Stretch if it feels good,
Open your eyes and take a moment to notice how you are feeling right now,
Carry this sense of joy and clarity with you into the days and months ahead.
May your path this year be filled with growth and joy.
Have a beautiful day.
