Hello.
Thank you for being here.
Thank you for showing up for yourself with love,
Time and presence.
It's okay to feel shame or guilt.
There's a reason you feel this way.
Let's start by focusing on your breath as it is right now.
Observe what your breath is currently like.
Is it slow,
Fast,
Short,
Long,
Soft,
Harsh,
Calm or deep?
Describe your breath to yourself.
What do you feel in your body?
Is anywhere speaking louder than other parts?
Where is the feeling in your physical body and can you describe the physical feeling?
This could be described as tingling,
Pressure,
Tenseness,
Lightness or however you want to describe it.
Now,
Can you describe your emotions?
Use as many words as you like to describe your emotions,
Only your own.
This is precious time with yourself to be with you.
It's okay if you can't describe them too.
Here are some examples of emotions you might want to choose from.
Shame or guilt.
Fearful.
Terrified.
Shock.
Nervous.
Lonely.
Hateful.
Resentful.
Annoyed.
Or agitated.
Use the next 30 seconds to describe to yourself what emotions you are feeling.
Now,
Do you remember when you started to feel this way?
What happened?
Can you explain this?
This could have been an action,
A person,
A place or a thought.
The thought could have been cruel,
Negative,
Positive,
Shaming,
Belittling or critical.
What brought this about?
Here's a timed one minute to express what happened.
If you like,
You can thank yourself for sharing this.
Now,
What do you need?
Can you think of one,
Two or three loving things that can help right now that you can do for yourself?
This could be placing your hand on your arm,
On your stomach or your heart.
Giving yourself a hug.
Hugging a stuffed toy.
Resting.
Taking calm and loving deep breaths with yourself.
Journaling or something else.
What are some things that you can do right now or throughout the day that are self-loving?
Notice how you feel now.
Observe your physical and emotional self as you do some of the things you've just figured out that you might need.
Thank you for being here today and spending time with yourself and honouring your feelings.
Offering ourselves presence is a beautiful thing.
Wishing you the loveliest day on the rest of your journey.
