Welcome to the Blissful Mind Meditation.
Please find yourself a quiet place to sit or lie down,
Whatever is most comfortable.
Turn off your phone.
Dim the lights.
Loosen any tight clothing.
Make sure you'll be undisturbed for the next 15 minutes.
Just ensure that you're nice and comfortable.
If you're lying down,
You might rest your hands at your sides.
If you're sitting down,
You can rest your hands loosely in your lap.
And if you feel ready,
Gently close your eyes.
Relax.
With your eyes closed,
You can begin to connect with your inner world.
That is the world of thoughts and feelings.
So much of our life can be spent in this world.
So much of our life can be spent looking outward.
This is a chance to come home,
To come back to ourselves.
And as we begin to connect with our inner world,
Gradually the external world will fade from your awareness.
For the next few minutes,
Just give yourself permission to enjoy this relaxing experience.
You're free from all expectations and responsibilities at this time.
So put aside any thoughts of tasks or concerns that might be waiting for you.
If you find your mind wandering throughout the meditation,
That's normal.
Just try to bring your awareness back to the sound of my voice.
Remember that you're always in control.
If at any point you wish to stop,
Just let go.
Remember that you're always in control.
If at any point you wish to stop,
You can do so by simply opening your eyes.
So now as we go within and connect,
I'll ask you to take a long,
Slow,
Deep breath in.
And then release that breath.
As you exhale,
Feel yourself relaxing.
And again,
Take a long,
Slow,
Deep breath in.
And then let the breath go.
Take another deep breath in.
And exhale completely.
And notice how calming it is to breathe this way.
Notice the feelings of relaxation that are beginning to spread throughout your whole body.
You might also notice how quickly we can change how we're feeling.
And drop into a relaxed state.
Continue to breathe slowly,
Deeply,
And gently.
And notice with each breath that you take,
You're able to feel the relaxation of your body.
And notice with each breath that you take,
Your thoughts become lighter.
You may sense a feeling of spaciousness opening up inside of you.
Relax now.
Allow the gentle movement of your breath to guide you into an even more relaxed state.
In and out.
And deeper you go.
In and out.
In and out.
Allow your mind to gradually slow down all by itself.
In and out.
You're now in a state of relaxation.
And it's time to enjoy a guided journey to an inner place of serenity and bliss.
As I speak,
Just allow the images to form in your mind naturally in your own time.
If mental pictures don't come easily to you,
You can simply sense your imagined surroundings rather than seeing them.
Let go of all your expectations and allow yourself to experience this guided journey in whatever way comes naturally to you.
Imagine that you're standing in a beautiful grassy field.
You can feel the lush green grass soft beneath your bare feet.
You can feel the warmth of the sun on your face and body.
You can hear the sounds of nature around you.
You're very much at home in this peaceful place.
You have all the time in the world,
You feel safe,
You feel happy here.
Take a moment to really appreciate your surroundings.
And notice there's a large tree growing nearby.
Begin to walk toward that tree.
But take your time.
Be in the moment.
And let go of all your expectations.
Begin to walk toward that tree,
But take your time.
Be in the moment.
And experience each step.
As you walk,
Feel yourself slipping even more deeply into a state of total relaxation.
Now you stand beneath the tree.
It's strong branches and broad leaves hanging right over your head.
Notice that the tree is covered in delicious fruits.
Many shapes and sizes,
Many colours.
And know that this is no ordinary tree.
Its fruits contain special powers.
Reach up and take a piece of fruit from the tree.
Study it for a moment.
Notice the colour,
The texture,
The weight of it in your hand.
Now take a bite.
As the fruit slides down your throat and into your stomach,
Something amazing begins to happen.
A feeling of happiness begins to glow deep inside you.
This sensation begins in your stomach and then it spreads to your chest and your heart.
Let go of thinking and concentrate on feeling.
Nurture this sensation of happiness and love.
Feel yourself gently glowing with it.
Now take another bite of the fruit.
Taste it,
Savour it.
And notice how the wonderful feelings intensify a little bit more.
Feel yourself gently radiating this pleasant sensation of love and happiness.
Now take a third bite of the fruit.
Take as much as you want.
Relax and allow yourself to swell up with this beautiful feeling.
Don't try,
Just let it effortlessly come up within you.
Allow it to increase as much as you want.
Stay with these blissful feelings and enjoy this time of peaceful meditation.
You can remain in this relaxed state of meditation for as long as you like.
I'm going to encourage you to stay here for two minutes.
Just enjoy this time before you hear the bell.
But if you wish to stay longer,
Pause this recording.
If you'd like to finish the meditation at any point,
You can do so at any time.
Thank you for watching.
When you're ready,
Bring your awareness slowly back to the here and now.
Open your eyes and stretch your body gently.
Please just give yourself a few minutes to adjust before you get up.
