Welcome to this inner child compassion meditation.
I want you to find a quiet comfortable place where you won't be disturbed and gently close your eyes.
Take a deep breath in,
Filling your lungs completely and slowly exhale releasing any tension and again taking deep slow breath in and as you exhale allow your shoulders to relax your jaw to soften and your entire body to sink into the surface beneath you.
With each breath feel yourself letting go of any stress,
Any thoughts of the past or future.
Right now this moment is just for you.
A sacred time to reconnect,
To heal and to embrace the part of you that have been waiting for your love.
Now imagine yourself standing in a beautiful meadow.
The air is warm carrying the soft scent of flowers.
The golden sun kisses your skin filling you with a deep sense of peace.
Beneath your feet the grass is cool and soft and as you take slow gentle steps forward you can feel the earth supporting you.
You may see out of you there is a pathway made of smooth winding stones.
It leads toward a magnificent tree standing tall in the heart of the meadow.
The branches stretch wide offering shade and comfort and its roots run deep grounding you in safety and strength.
You begin to walk towards this tree feeling lighter with each step.
The closer you get the more warmth fills your heart as if something familiar is waiting for you there.
A presence that has always been with you and as you approach the tree you notice a small figure sitting beneath its branches.
A child,
Your younger self.
Take a moment to observe them.
How old do they look?
What are they wearing?
Notice their expression.
Are they curious?
Playful?
Hesitant?
Excited?
Or maybe they seem unsure waiting to see if you will truly see them this time.
With a soft gentle smile you take a slow step closer and as you do the child lifts their eyes to meet yours.
In this moment something deep inside you stirs.
A memory,
A longing that has always been there.
This is the part of you that has waited to be held,
To be understood,
To be loved unconditionally.
You kneel down to their level placing a hand over your heart.
You speak to them with a gentle voice.
You may say I see you,
I hear you and I have always been here for you.
Their eyes widen,
Perhaps with surprise,
Perhaps with hope.
You reach out a hand towards them and wait,
Offering not forcing.
Slowly they place their hand in yours.
Feel the warmth of that touch,
The silent understanding between you.
I'm here now,
You say to that inner child,
And I'm never leaving you.
Maybe the child wants to hug you.
If they do,
Wrap them in your arms and feel the warm of their little body against yours.
If they just want to sit with you,
That's okay too.
Just be with them exactly as you need you to be.
You may say something like,
You don't have to be afraid anymore.
I will always protect you.
You are safe with me.
As you hold them,
Feel a gentle soft golden light surrounding you both,
Wrapping you in warmth and love.
This is the light of healing,
Of deep connection.
Breathe it in,
Letting it fill every part of your being.
With every inhale,
You absorb love.
With every exhale,
You release any old wounds,
Any past pain,
Any feelings of being unseen or unworthy.
You whisper to that inner child,
You are loved.
You're exactly as you are.
And now take a moment to ask your inner child,
What do you need from me?
Listen closely.
Maybe they need more play,
More joy.
Maybe they need rest,
Safety,
Or simply to be acknowledged.
Whatever they tell you,
Honor it,
See it,
Let it in,
And let them know you will give them what they need.
Now imagine placing your hands over their heart,
And as you do,
A soft glowing light transfers from your heart,
From your hands,
Into their chest.
This light carries all the love,
Protection,
And reassurance that have ever,
That they have ever needed.
Watch as their little face brightens,
Their body relaxes,
And a gentle smile spreads across their lips.
You are never alone.
You say to your inner child,
I will always be here.
As you envision your inner child,
They nod their head,
Feeling the truth and sincerity of the words.
They now know,
Deep inside,
That they are safe in your heart,
Forever.
Slowly feel your inner child merging with your heart,
Becoming one with you.
They are no longer separate or forgotten.
They are home,
Safe,
Loved,
And whole.
You take a deep,
Cleansing breath in,
And slowly exhaling it out.
Feel the warmth of this reunion,
Merging in your body,
Grounding you in peace and self-acceptance.
The meadow begins to fade,
But the love remains.
You gently bring awareness back to your body,
Wiggling your fingers and toes.
Feel the surface beneath you,
The air around you.
Take one final deep breath in,
And exhale it out.
When you're ready,
Gently open your eyes,
Carrying this love with you throughout your day.
Much love.
Take care.
