Take a few moments to get into a comfortable position,
Either sitting or lying down.
Breathe deeply and allow any thoughts that arise to gently float away with every exhale.
Sinking deeper into relaxation and allowing the mind to clear,
Letting go of anything that happened today or may happen tomorrow.
Now imagine you are nearby your favorite body of water.
A lake,
Ocean or river.
It is night time and everything around you is quiet and peaceful.
The moon is illuminating the land around you,
Guiding your way.
You step into the body of water and it is warm and embracing.
You feel safe and calm.
You dive down,
Swimming deep into the water.
Going deeper and deeper until you begin to pass by your friends,
Your family,
Your home.
You see memories and versions of yourself at different ages.
Swimming until you are deep down in the bottom of your belly at the root of your body.
Look up at all of the things you passed by and your life above you,
Seeing your own memories and past life experiences.
Pick a time from your childhood and a version of yourself that stands out,
An experience that feels significant to you and go to it.
As the adult you are today,
Step into the memory and travel back to that time.
When you arrive,
Begin to pay attention to the details.
Choose the house,
Building or room you are in if you are indoors or the surroundings like plants,
Other people and weather if you are outdoors.
When you are ready,
Begin to observe your child's self.
Notice what is going on around them and what they are experiencing.
Maybe they are afraid,
Hurt,
Embarrassed or ignored.
What are they witnessing and how does this feel?
Approach the child and ask them what they need from you in that moment.
Perhaps they are seeking physical comfort,
Help,
Love or words of reassurance from an adult.
Whatever they are asking for,
Let them know that you are here now to provide it and that you are not going to leave them.
Now take the child to a safe healing place,
Either in your imagination or a real place that actually exists.
A place that meets all of their needs and makes them feel safe and loved.
It may be a place for the child to play,
To rest or be cleansed and healed.
Spend time with your inner child in this healing place.
Tend to their wounds.
Hold a child.
Rock them in your arms and nurture them.
Let them know it wasn't their fault.
They didn't do anything wrong.
They are good.
They are just a child doing what children do.
Let them know that you love them exactly as they are.
Watch as the child relaxes and feel this relaxation deep in your own body.
Breathe.
When this feels complete,
Bring the child into the present moment with you wherever you are right now.
Feel their small warm body in your arms and gradually allow the child's body to merge with yours.
Letting them move back into your heart space,
Radiating love.
Together now as one,
Look back at that memory where the child was hurt,
Alone or abused and notice that that place is empty.
The child is no longer stuck there.
The child is with you now,
In a safe place where they belong,
With you there to watch over and protect them.
As you hold and welcome your inner child into your life,
Be aware that you are this child and your adult self all at the same time.
You are vulnerable,
Innocent,
Open,
Creative and authentic as the child.
And you are also responsible,
Strong,
Loving and capable as an adult.
You have everything you need in order to be whole and complete.
