Letting Go

When we hold tight to our problems, we miss the relief that comes from simply letting them go. In this meditation, I guide you through a gentle breathing practice where you fill a balloon with each breath and then release it—watching your worries drift away with it. This practice was born from helping someone move through a difficult time, and I hope it brings you the same sense of lightness and freedom.

Transcript

Find a nice comfortable position to sit in. While seated, Find a focal point to stare at. It might be a small spot on the wall or a small object in front of you. Keep your eyes fixed on this item. Breathe in… Hold your breath. And breathe out. Breathe in. Stare at the object or spot in front of you. And as you breathe out, Feel your eyelids getting heavier. Take your third breath in. Looking at that object in front of you, Start to feel the weight of your eyelids and exhale out. I'll count from 10. Down to one. And that will take you into a deeper state of relaxation. On 10. You can just rest your eyes. And listen to the sound of my voice. Your eyes are closed and you're starting to feel relaxed. Now. 9. 7. Deeply relaxed. Five. 4. Deeply relaxed. 3. . . Deeply relaxed. Two. 1. Deeply, Deeply relax. As you sit in this peaceful state. Imagine yourself holding on to a beautiful blue balloon. Your hand holds on to the string. And you watch as the balloon floats in the air. Gently swaying in the breeze. As you breathe in, Imagine the balloon gently expanding. And as you breathe out. The balloon gently deflates. Take a breath in, Watch the balloon expand. Exhale out. And watch the balloon deflate. Inhale. Watch it expand. Exhale. Watches deflate. Feel the quality of your breath. And how it expands the balloon. Take a deep breath in. Watch the balloon expand. And exhale out. Take a few more deep breaths. And watch the balloon expand. And deflate. The next time you exhale. Let the balloons stay insulated. That balloon contains everything that is outside your control. Everything that you cannot influence. Everything you wish you could change. Once the balloon is as big as you would like. Let the balloon go. Watch the balloon fly away. Easily and gently. Slowly. Watch it disappear into the sky. Growing smaller. And smaller. With each breath. As you watch this balloon disappear. Listen to the sound of my voice. And trust that the following is true. That you are safe and protected. You love and approve of yourself. You trust the process of your life. Now repeat to yourself. I am safe. I am protected. I love and approve of myself. I trust the process of my life. I am safe. I am protected. I love and approve of myself. And I trust the process of my life. Know that you can access these truths anytime you need them. Now I'm going to count from one up to five and then say fully alert. And as I do, You will bring yourself out of this deep, Relaxed state. On five, Open your eyes. You'll feel rested, Refreshed and relaxed. One. Slowly, Calmly, Easily and gently. Bring yourself out of this relaxed state. Take a deep breath in. Every muscle, Every nerve in your body feels loose and relaxed. You feel good. 3. You feel mentally awake. You are emotionally calm, At ease in your body. And present in this moment. Slowly move your feet. Your hands, Your fingers, Your shoulders. Breathe in deeply. 4. Your eyes begin to feel sparkling clear. As if your face was splashed with cool water. 5. Eyes open. You are fully alert. Fill up your lungs, Stretch, And smile.