Hi there,
This is Rachel from Therapist Bills the Tea and thanks for joining me for a mindfulness moment.
This one is an introspection on loss.
Start by getting into a comfortable position.
Getting into a rhythm with your breath that feels comfortable to you.
Inhaling and exhaling.
Taking a few deep breaths here.
Next,
Take a moment to tune into your body.
Bringing attention to the parts of the body that might be holding tension.
Relaxing the shoulders,
Letting them fall heavy.
Releasing any tension in the neck,
The jaw,
The face muscles.
Just finding a sense of ease and softness here.
For this introspection,
I invite you to explore a loss.
A loss that has affected you.
A loss might be losing a loved one,
A pet,
Losing a job,
Losing your childhood or innocence,
Maybe a relationship,
A loss of safety,
Loss of control.
What loss comes to mind for you?
A loss that may have had a significant impact on you,
Maybe changed your life in some way or changed you as a person.
What is your loss?
Your unique loss?
I invite you to think about what happened.
What was life like before?
And what was life like after?
I invite you to explore the thoughts that come to mind when you think of your loss.
What thoughts come up for you?
And whatever comes up is perfectly okay.
I invite you to explore this openly.
What thoughts are coming up for you?
Can you notice any thoughts that you try and push away?
Or maybe thoughts that you are more welcoming of?
What thoughts are coming up for you?
Next,
I invite you to move into your emotional self.
What emotions do you notice here in this present moment as you are in this loss introspection?
What comes up?
What emotions?
Are there feelings of sadness,
Hurt,
Anger,
Loneliness?
What emotions are coming up?
And in this moment,
Can you let yourself just really feel these emotions?
Emotions being open,
Raw,
And vulnerable.
What emotions want to be heard and validated?
Maybe there are emotions of relief,
Acceptance.
It's perfectly okay to feel a mix of various emotions here.
Let yourself feel.
I invite you to envision these emotions as a shape.
Is it a literal shape or maybe an abstract shape?
Is there any movement to this shape,
Any texture?
What about color or colors,
Darkness,
Lightness?
Just creating an image of your emotions and what does this look like?
Putting your emotions into form.
Next,
I invite you to move into your body.
What sensations may you be feeling in your body?
Any tenseness?
Maybe you're feeling relaxed and at ease or maybe you're feeling on edge.
Can you notice a racing heart?
Any tight areas in the body?
Maybe a lump in your throat?
Maybe a pit in your stomach?
Just taking a moment to tune into your body and notice any sensations.
And in this present moment,
Intentionally softening any areas that may need softness and bringing in love and kindness towards your body.
And just taking a moment to extend some love and kindness for being vulnerable and open through this loss introspection.
Giving yourself a little praise for exploring your loss a little deeper.
Next,
I invite you to reflect on how this loss has maybe given you strength,
Maybe courage,
Perseverance,
Tenderness,
Maybe empowerment or motivation.
How has this loss given you a gift or set you on a certain path or journey?
What are the positives that may have come from your loss?
And thanking yourself for grieving here in this introspection.
As we wrap up,
I invite you to take a moment and place your hand over your heart.
Taking a breath here,
Feeling your chest rise and fall and noticing a sense of gentleness that has come about through your vulnerability.
With your hand over your heart,
I invite you to extend empathy and love towards yourself or towards your loss.
Taking a few more deep breaths here,
I invite you to gently open your eyes and come back to the space around you.
Thanks for joining me and I'll see you next time.
