Hello.
Welcome.
Today we are going to work on reconnecting with our inner child.
I invite you to approach this practice with compassion,
Openness,
And non judgment towards the you of the past,
And the current you.
You may begin by finding yourself in a easy posture.
You can be laying down,
Sitting up,
Reclined.
As long as you feel comfortable,
And a sense of dignity in the body.
Holding a strong,
Steady posture.
And throughout making any adjustments as needed.
There's no pressure to stay in the same position.
The whole time.
Now feel free to close your eyes.
Look downwards.
We'll keep a soft gaze at something across the room.
Blurring your vision,
Just a little bit.
And as you do this you may begin to notice your breathing.
Sometimes when we change our gaze or close our eyes.
The mind begins to pick up.
The body begins to make changes.
We're simply here to notice.
If you're breathing heavy,
Light,
Fast,
Slow.
Any which way is completely acceptable.
Just making note and learning from what it may mean.
See if you can sink in to what is supporting you.
Which is inherently the earth.
Allowing the body to gain a sense of release.
Knowing that it is supported.
And it can grow heavy.
And perhaps the jaw loosens a bit.
The space between the eyebrows.
The shoulders drop.
The hands and feet soften and release.
The legs sink into the floor.
Just allow yourself to observe and perhaps even enjoy sensations.
As we prepare the body and the mind to look upon our past self.
And we will begin to conjure up a mental image in our mind's eye of the past version of ourself as a little child.
And be patient with yourself as you allow this visual to become a little bit more crisp and clear.
You may notice details beginning to fill in.
Color coming to the picture.
And really focus on the face of this little one.
Looking in the eyes,
Noticing the mouth.
How little you is holding their body in space.
And take some time to observe this child.
How they appear.
How they seem to feel.
Their overall demeanor.
What emotions might this demeanor be communicating?
Is there a message you can pick up on?
Deep in the eyes.
And how the face is held.
And how this child carries themselves.
And just notice and observe.
Listening deeply to your heart and your intuition.
Now,
Imagine a soft round bubble sitting over this little one's shoulder.
This bubble is dark.
There are moments of pain and struggle that can be viewed playing inside this bubble.
It has caused you pain.
It has caused the little one pain.
Now as you observe these memories and images passing through,
You'll notice that the bubble was quite scary to this little one and perhaps to you.
It may strike up fear.
It may look hostile.
Almost like it's its own being.
Many of those weighty emotions are brought up and seen.
You may see loneliness,
Shame,
Rejection,
Confusion,
Fear and anxiety.
And you may notice that as soon as this bubble appeared,
This child is very concerned and fearful and affected by this bubble.
Now these memories and emotions lead to beliefs that the child will hold.
Perhaps not feeling good enough.
Or I'm bad.
I'm not worthy.
I'm not okay as I am.
And acknowledge that these beliefs are normal responses for a child to feel.
Children feel so deeply and they don't know the way of the world.
And they take things in.
However,
We want the child to know that now these moments of pain do not reflect the truth.
And if this were a little one,
Breathing and present in front of you,
Hearing these beliefs go through their mind every day,
Consider how you would speak to them and approach them.
And allow yourself to feel the warmth and compassion that any one of us would extend to a suffering child.
And where you find that compassion in you,
Even if but a spark,
Embrace and strengthen it.
As you breathe,
Imagine that you're breathing in and drawing from kindness available in the universe.
And with each out breath directing it towards this little one in your mind's eye.
And if it's comfortable,
We may extend physical comfort to the child.
If it's acceptable,
We may extend a hand,
Pad a shoulder,
Encircle in a hug,
Or sit closely to the child looking at them attentively.
Radiating kindness and respect.
Watch as they see these qualities transforming them,
Seeing the acceptance begin to radiate from you.
And watch how the posture may change as this bubble begins to lift off their shoulders.
And every time you exhale with that compassion you're radiating towards the little one,
The breath will also be used to send this bubble on its way.
As the adult,
It is now on us to create a new bubble with this child.
This bubble will hold memories of care and respect,
Freedom,
Joy,
And radiance.
Perhaps replacing with truthful beliefs that this child is good as they are.
This child is worthy.
And as those memories filter through,
See your inhale and exhale.
Change this new bubble and inflate it with new moments representing joy and fun.
And delight in the fact that you have created this alongside this little one.
You can see the bubble grow and take on beautiful coloration and a radiance and an effervescence.
Playful colors dancing across the bubble.
Any affirmations you would like this sweet small child to receive,
Feel free to add into the bubble in agreement with the child.
And even if it's been hidden for so long,
Adding a dash of hope to this bubble.
For the new relationship between you and them.
And if you peek over at this little version of you,
You may notice the beginnings of a smile,
A sparkle in the eye.
A comfort and safety.
Allowing this child to express anything they need to right now.
They may jump or dance or do a cartwheel or play in the trees and the grass.
Now these are things that you once felt even for a fleeting period.
This playfulness,
This freedom of spirit.
And breathe in the allowance that you and this little one who is also you are allowed to experience childhood innocence and freedom and dignity.
And pure joy.
Now if you haven't already.
If it's okay for all parties.
May you extend a hand to this child,
Taking an embrace,
Holding hands,
Touching shoulders.
Pinky promise.
And feel the love transfer and reverberate between you and the little one,
Knowing that you are one and the same.
Acting,
Breathing,
Growing and living with this little one who has been with you since day one.
The state of harmony has evaded you for so long.
Allow yourselves to relish in the freedom that all deserve.
And pause and breathe,
Allowing yourself to sink into an experience the emotions you are feeling.
And you may stay here for as long feels good.
Knowing that the state of mind and state of being is available to you at any moment in a quiet room in your mind.
And take a few cleansing breaths to begin to place yourself more firmly in the present.
Letting the child know that you are always with them and through dance,
Through movement,
Through song and peace,
Through light and art,
You are with them and expressing them.
And let them know the next time you'll be back.
And when you're ready to part ways,
You may say,
Until next time.
And fade out the visual.
Bringing yourself back to the present,
Feeling free to keep eyes closed or soft gaze.
Allowing yourself to root through your feet,
Your arms,
Your hands,
Knowing where you are in space.
And congratulating yourself for a brave,
Profound moment of compassion,
Kindness,
And intentional connectedness.
And may you know that the universe is bountiful in these spirits.
And you are so deserving,
As is your little one.
And until next time,
May you and your inner child be fully blessed and healed and dignified.
Thank you for sharing your time.
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