Hello,
And welcome to this Centering Meditation for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals.
Take a moment and find a comfortable seated position,
Maybe in your chair or on a cushion.
Perhaps you're seated on the floor.
Just find a sense of comfort,
Allowing your body to relax and your mind to settle.
Close your eyes gently,
Or maintain a soft gaze if that feels more comfortable.
And let's begin.
Take a slow,
Deep breath in through your nose,
Feeling your lungs fill with fresh air.
Hold the breath for a moment,
And then exhale slowly through your mouth.
Repeat this process two more times,
Thinking about releasing tension or distractions.
Focus on the breath and the sensation of feeling grounded in the present moment.
Now bring your attention to the physical sensations in your body.
Take a few moments to scan your body from head to toe,
Becoming aware of any areas of tension or discomfort.
Maybe it's in your neck or your shoulders,
Perhaps you're clenching your hands.
As you identify these areas,
Just imagine breathing into them with every inhale,
And allowing your breath to release and dissolve the tightness or stress.
With every exhale,
See if you can let go of any lingering sensations,
Feeling a sense of ease and relaxation.
If the tightness won't let go,
That's okay.
Just give it time.
By bringing this attention and awareness to those areas,
You may begin the process of letting go.
Now take a moment to reflect on your purpose.
Reflect with the intentions that guide your work and your life.
Perhaps that's compassion,
Empathy,
The desire to support and empower others.
Perhaps it's curiosity.
Perhaps it's a warm golden light emanating from your heart,
Representing these intentions.
In your mind's eye,
See this light expanding and enveloping your entire being,
Infusing you with a sense of purpose and inner strength.
Now bring your attention to the present moment.
Notice the sounds around you,
The gentle hum of the environment,
The sound of your own breath,
Perhaps any other ambient noises outside,
And just fully immerse yourself in this present moment awareness.
Allow the thoughts or worries about the past or the future to gently fade.
This is your time to be fully present and attentive to yourself and to your own well-being.
Finally take a moment to express gratitude towards yourself for taking care of yourself with a mindful and compassionate focus.
As we conclude this meditation,
Take another deep breath in,
Filling your lungs with renewed energy.
Exhale fully,
Visualizing tension or distractions releasing.
Carry the sense of centeredness and presence with you as you transition into your day.
And remember that you can return to this sensation whenever you need to re-center and reconnect with this sense of calm and focus.
When you're ready,
Gently open your eyes.
