Welcome to this meditation about an alternative to the typical always-be-closing advice.
An alternative based on love and trust.
I'm Sarasina Croce and I'll be your guide today.
Go ahead and find a comfortable position,
Whether that's seated or lying down.
And now gently close your eyes if that feels safe.
And now let's bring our awareness to the senses.
All of the noises around you in the distance.
Just observe the coming and going of sound.
And now bring awareness to your body,
The sensations on your body and the surface beneath you,
Supporting you.
And now bring your awareness to gravity,
The external force all around you,
Connecting you to this world.
And now bring your awareness to the breath.
Breathing in and breathing out.
Breathing in and breathing out.
And now imagine yourself back in your beautiful,
Serene garden.
The air smells of blooming flowers and soft sunlight filters through the leaves.
This is your serene garden,
A place of calm and connection.
As you walk along a winding path,
You come across a tranquil pond at the heart of the garden.
You approach the water's edge and find a comfortable seat on a smooth stone bench.
The surface of the pond is calm and as you look at your reflection,
Take a moment to think about the trust you've built with your clients.
Visualize a client now who has journeyed through your gentle sales path,
Sitting down next to you.
They followed the signposts,
Navigated the path and arrived at your serene garden.
They feel a connection with you,
Almost as if they know you,
Thanks to your genuine approach and the care you've shown.
Picture yourself and this client sitting by the pond.
They look at you with eyes full of trust and appreciation.
This trust is a reflection of the genuine connection you've nurtured.
Now,
Turn your attention inward and focus on yourself.
Imagine a gentle,
Warm light surrounding you,
Radiating from within.
This light represents your self-trust,
The belief in your own abilities,
Values and decisions.
Feel the light growing stronger,
Filling you with confidence and assurance.
Now,
Reflect on the times when you followed your intuition and made decisions that aligned with your values and respected your boundaries.
Embrace these moments as affirmations of your self-trust.
Now,
Visualize this inner light growing bigger and merging with the trust you've built with your clients.
See yourself extending this trust to every interaction you have.
Imagine your clients feeling the warmth of your confidence and the certainty of your support.
They recognize your genuine care and expertise,
And you,
In turn,
Trust in their journey and decisions.
This mutual trust creates a harmonious flow between you,
Making your relationships and your work so much richer.
Take a deep breath in,
Absorbing this feeling of self-trust and the trust you share with your clients.
And really feel how good it feels when you can offer this tranquil space for your clients,
Where you trust them as sovereign beings who can make their own decisions at their own pace without being rushed.
Connect to them heart to heart.
And now,
Just enjoy this moment of deep rest and relaxation in your own personal inner sanctuary.
A place where you go to feel safe and secure and grounded.
And a deep sense of peace and inner love for yourself and all of life around you.
And now,
Bring your awareness back to your breath.
And just allow your body to breathe for you,
With no effort whatsoever.
And when you're ready,
Gently open your eyes and carry with you the clarity and trust that you felt during this meditation.
Remember that your serene garden is always within reach,
A place where trust flourishes and connections thrive.
