Hi,
Welcome to this space of stillness and to this meditation on embracing change.
I'm Sarah and I'll be guiding you today.
Find a comfortable seat,
Close your eyes or soften your gaze and take a deep breath in and a long breath out.
In life,
Change is inevitable.
It's not something to fear,
But something to flow with.
Today we'll explore the beauty and power of change through the lens of calm,
Acceptance and trust.
First,
Take a few moments to check in with your body.
Notice how your body feels in this present moment.
Are there areas of tension or discomfort?
Gently acknowledge them without judgment.
Allow yourself to soften,
Letting go of any tightness with each exhale.
Let your body begin to relax into a state of acceptance.
Take a deep breath in and release it slowly.
Now imagine you're standing beside a calm river.
The water flows gently,
Carrying with it all the things that have come and gone.
Everything,
Moments,
Seasons,
Emotions,
Thoughts.
Notice how the water moves effortlessly without resistance,
Adapting to whatever lies ahead.
This river is like life itself,
Continually changing,
Evolving and flowing forward.
As you watch the water,
Let yourself become more aware of your own life,
Of the changes you're experiencing,
Or perhaps those you're anticipating.
Let these changes come to mind gently,
Like leaves floating on the river's surface,
Moving with the current.
Take a deep,
Grounding breath.
Sometimes we resist change because of fear,
Fear of the unknown,
Fear of loss,
Or fear of not being in control.
But just like the river,
We can trust that change is a natural part of life.
It's through change that we grow and evolve.
Each shift is an opportunity to expand,
To learn,
To be reborn.
Allow yourself to breathe into any fear or discomfort you feel.
Imagine it dissolving with each breath,
Gently flowing away like leaves on the river.
Know that change does not mean loss,
But rather transformation.
As you continue to breathe deeply,
Repeat the following affirmations to yourself,
Either silently or aloud.
I embrace change with an open heart.
I trust the flow of life and the path I'm on.
Every change is an opportunity for growth.
I am strong and resilient in the face of change.
Take a final,
Deep breath,
Slowly bringing your awareness back to the present moment.
And know that change is always around us.
It's through embracing it with grace that we find peace.
As we move forward in life,
May we trust in the process of change.
Knowing that everything is unfolding as it should.
Take one more breath in,
And as you exhale,
Gently open your eyes.
When you're ready,
Carry with you the peace and knowing that change is not something to fear,
But something to embrace.
Thank you for sharing your practice with me today.
I hope you have a wonderful day,
And I'll meet you back here next time.
