Welcome,
Friends.
I'm Siri Larisse,
And I'm so glad you're here.
Find a comfortable position and allow your shoulders to soften.
Take a slow breath in through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
There's no counts to keep in mind,
Just allow your natural breath to flow.
Welcoming in possibility.
Breathing out expectations.
And as you settle into this moment.
Consider the energy that you carry.
What it feels like for your skin to be kissed by the sun.
The fullness of the season.
The invitation to step outside and take up space and fully inhabit your life.
Many of us move through the world carrying invisible filters,
Right?
We're holding back parts of ourselves,
Sometimes softening our truth,
Editing our voice.
And for the next few moments,
I want to invite you to give yourself permission.
To simply be who you are.
Nothing added,
Nothing removed.
We're just kicking it in this moment.
Just me and you.
Bring awareness to your breath.
Notice the rise and fall of your chest as you ingest the rhythm of the music and my voice.
And maybe you want to imagine a warm breeze moving through a field of grass.
Just like the grass,
We have to bend when it's needed,
Right?
The grass doesn't apologize for growing,
It's just in its place in the landscape.
Simply expressing itself in nature.
Maybe we can allow ourself to receive that lesson.
To ebb and flow where needed.
We're not meant to shrink ourselves to fit into anyone's comfort.
We were born simply to grow.
Let's bring your attention to your throat,
The space of communication and expression and truth.
Ask yourself gently,
Where am I holding back my authentic voice?
Perhaps there is something you've always wanted to say or a dream you've been afraid to pursue.
Perhaps there's a boundary you need to establish,
A gift you've been hesitant to share.
You know how it goes.
Notice what arises without judgment,
Without pressure.
Simply witnessing.
Now imagine a soft blue light gathering at your throat.
With every breath,
It grows brighter,
Clearing away fear,
Clearing away self-doubt,
Making space for your truth.
Place one hand over your heart.
Take a slow breath in.
Slower than before.
And gently let the breath ooze out.
Now let's choose an intention for what lies ahead.
Perhaps I honor my voice.
I express myself freely.
I trust my truth.
Ooh,
I allow myself to be seen.
And if it feels yummy to you,
Repeat your intention silently two or three times.
I allow myself to be seen.
I allow myself to be seen.
I allow myself to be seen.
And sit with that.
Now take another breath in and slowly release.
And let's do that again.
And release.
Notice how your body feels.
Do you notice the space you've created within yourself?
Your voice matters.
Your story matters.
Your presence matters.
You don't need permission to be who you are.
May this day bring courage and authenticity and joyful self-expression.
You deserve.
Thank you for sharing this practice with me.
And until next time,
Keep showing up as your whole self.
