Hi,
I'm Paige Pichler.
Welcome to this practice for the inner child.
We'll start by coming down into a seated position or you can come laying down on your back.
This meditation can be done either way,
But it might feel nice to be laying on the earth,
On your couch,
Just letting your body relax.
If you are laying down,
Coming into full Shavasana position,
So flipping the palms face up.
Then we'll just start to sink in here.
Take a deep breath into the belly.
And then exhale out all of your air through your mouth.
Take one more cleansing breath,
Deep breath in.
Exhale,
Let it go.
Starting to come into this moment.
Starting to shut the eyes if you haven't already.
We'll begin by connecting with the earth,
Grounding down.
So we're going to drop a long thick root from the base of our spine down into the earth beneath us.
Feel these roots spreading out,
Going deep into the earth,
Pulling you towards her loving embrace,
Anchoring you right here.
Now watch as one root goes deeper,
Further into the earth,
Down,
Down,
Down,
Until it reaches the red molten core.
Watch it wrap around the core and pull you down even deeper.
And as this root wraps around the core,
You feel the entire network of the roots into this nutrient-dense warm soil.
You notice that Mother Earth is here to take anything that you no longer need to carry.
Starting to imagine any worries,
Fears,
Anger start to trickle down through this network of roots as Mother Earth absorbs and transmutes them,
Feeling them flow out of your body,
Out of your heart,
Out of your head,
All the way down to this network of roots.
See it slowing down as she absorbs any energy that you no longer need letting go here.
Starting to feel lighter as more and more just releases and she takes it from you.
Feeling your energy fully settled in your body.
From this place of stillness,
Safety and peace,
Begin to see yourself walking through a lash of a forest.
It's nighttime and the moon shines bright,
Illuminating your way.
The long grass gently rubs across your skin as you walk,
Hearing the sound of crickets and peaceful water flowing.
And as you walk,
You come upon a tree.
This isn't any old tree.
This tree is lit up with purple and white flowers that shine like lights delicately all through its branches.
This tree is safe and it's here to hold you.
You find a ladder and climb up into it and you find a soft clearing for you to lay down amongst all of the gentle twinkling lights,
Flowers,
Just this peaceful illumination within this tree.
You are so safe here and you feel the love all around you here,
Cradling you,
Holding you,
Protecting you.
All is well here.
As you feel yourself sink deeper into the cushion,
The soft part of this tree,
You begin to see yourself as a young child around five years old.
And they're in this tree with you,
Relaxing,
Playing,
Looking at the twinkling lights and the flowers.
They are so full of wonder and so full of love,
A child turns to you and you look in their eyes and you tell them how much you love them,
How safe they are,
How all of their dreams are coming true just because they exist,
And that you will always protect and take care of them.
See them overflowing with love as you embrace them,
Hold them,
And you both feel this celebration,
This unity between the two of you.
And slowly this child,
This energy flows into your heart and you promise to keep them there and to hold them honor and respect them,
Knowing that this child is with you always.
And then you see yourself around 12 or 13,
Settling into the tree,
Feeling this warmth and love of the glowing branches,
The glowing lights.
They turn to you and you tell them exactly what they need to hear.
Tell them how much you love them unconditionally,
How safe they are,
How much you love them.
Tell them it is safe to let go,
Safe to trust life,
And that you will always hold them close.
And as you feel this presence,
This connection,
You feel them getting filled up with your love as you hold them close.
And this energy flows into your heart.
Next,
You see yourself at whatever age comes to you,
Could be later in life,
Could be earlier,
Could be two weeks ago.
See yourself there in the tree,
Held by the supportive forces and the love in this place.
What do you need to tell them?
Open your heart and tell them.
Imagine sending so much love,
So much compassion,
So much grace for whatever they need.
Know that you're in a place to give it to them.
See yourself happy,
Free,
Joyous,
And radiant.
As this energy flows into your heart and you're in the tree resting,
Knowing that you have sent deeply healing energy to each part of you and resting in this peace.
Sending yourself the same love,
Feeling it wash over you in this place and knowing that no matter what,
You are safe in the universe.
And every single thing throughout your life is here to help you.
Honoring,
Cherishing,
Respecting every part of yourself unconditionally as you radiate that outward.
Saying thank you as you slowly start to come back to your breath.
Breathing in,
Wiggling the fingers,
Maybe the toes.
Feeling a deep presence of peace in your heart as you've released any shame,
Guilt,
And open to new levels of love and peace.
When you're ready,
Slowly open your eyes to the room.
