Today I'll be guiding you through a boundary visualization and imagery.
We'll begin with brief grounding and then move in to the guided visualization.
Initially I invite you to feel the body.
Notice any sensations or touch points of your form against the seat,
Chair,
Or cushion.
This could be your lower back,
Sit bones,
The back of your thighs.
This touch point could be the rise and fall of your torso,
Chest,
Diaphragm,
And belly.
Just noting the body,
Any sensation that tethers you to this moment.
I invite you to take a couple rich,
Deep breaths.
Your own rhythm and pace.
Today I'm going to guide you into a visualization on how to materialize and retain two distinct layers of boundaries.
External boundaries which protect and internal boundaries which contain.
This offers a tool and vehicle for moving through the complexity of interdependence and interbeing.
The complexity of being a human among humans and living in a relational world.
Gently close your eyes if that feels safe.
If not,
You can softly gaze at a spot on the floor or in front of you.
Returning to your breath or your body touch points and sensation as an anchor to the present moment.
As a tool for orientation.
In your mind's eye,
Imagine something that goes all the way around,
Up and over you.
It can be made out of any material you'd like as long as you can see through it and hear through it.
Allow it to become as big and all-encompassing and tall and tough or as soft and pliable and fluffy and flexible as you like.
It can extend out very far or you can bring it in nice and close depending on the circumstance and your comfort.
This is your external boundary.
Its job is to protect you,
To keep you safe from harm.
I invite you again to extend that boundary out as far as it can possibly go and make it as resilient and durable as it can possibly be.
And once in place,
See some negative energy being directed towards you.
And notice how this boundary,
Which you've created,
Simply deflects that energy away,
Like a tennis ball off of a brick wall,
Leaving no lasting impact or impression.
The external boundary also contains you.
See yourself getting enraged,
Ready to violate someone else's boundaries or your own.
And notice how this boundary that you created keeps you from doing so.
And now we step closer inside to your internal boundary,
Which is like a second skin.
It grounds you in your truth and helps you hold on to your reality.
You have a right to your own reality,
A right to your own thoughts,
Dreams,
And perceptions,
Your aspirations,
Opinions,
And emotions.
All of those things that make you,
You.
This boundary may resemble a wetsuit,
Protective sports gear,
A cloak,
A favorite piece of clothing or blanket,
Or it may be an energy field.
Whatever helps you hold on to you.
Feel yourself protected,
Contained,
And rooted in your boundaries.
Then slowly draw your attention to the area just above your heart.
Notice that a small door appears there with the handle on the inside so that only you can open or close the door.
If it feels safe enough,
Allow yourself to open this door to let in love,
Support and care and then to close it when you feel complete.
With these boundaries intact,
Allow yourself to connect to the inner wisdom of the functional adult.
This is the part of you that never doubts your worth and value and knows that you were born lovable,
Valuable,
And worthy.
Nothing you achieve can increase that value.
And no mistakes you make can decrease it.
This inner wisdom reminds you of your right and responsibility to set,
Hold,
And respect boundaries.
It helps you find acceptance for your faults,
Flaws and failures,
While also helping you embrace your strengths,
Passions and gifts.
This inner wisdom instills within you the confidence to show up for yourself,
To meet most of your own needs as an adult,
And the courage and knowing to reach out for help when you need it.
Finally,
This inner wisdom lays down its roots at the intersection of spontaneity,
Humility,
And love.
It is the birthplace of the creative impulse.
Allow yourself to fully embody the inner wisdom of the functional adult and have it come to a resting place in your heart.
Feel the power radiate out from that point to your whole body.
Take a deep breath.
And when you're ready,
Blink open your eyes,
Lift your gaze.
Orient to the space by looking around your environment.
And if there's anything that stood out to you in today's visualization and meditation,
Carry it with you,
Perhaps write it down.
Use it as a point of recall and power.
And thank yourself for taking this time to connect and still the heart and mind.
Till next time,
Much love.
Be well and thrive on fellow voyagers.
