Noticing Your Helpers (Helping Hands) Gratitude Meditation

Here is a mindful appreciation meditation recording. We have been helped all our lives by so many people and good energies. Let us bring them to mind and give thanks. We close the meditation with a few affirmations. There is soft music in the background of the affirmations. Music by Phonzz at Freesound.

Transcript

We have so many people in our lives who have helped us all through our lives from the day we were born until now. But sometimes it's easy to forget, To just unconsciously take it for granted. And sometimes we do feel alone like it's just me pushing myself ahead. But the energy of those helpers has always been, Will always be there. This is a meditation to help us notice our helpers. Afterwards we have a few affirmations to reinforce that good, Strong energy. Ah, Let's just relax. And let's just begin. Sitting comfortably in a quiet place where you can be free from distractions, Whether you're in a chair or on the floor, Sit tall with a neutral spine. Close your eyes and breathe in and out through your nose. Take a few cycles of breath to settle into your seat and to settle the energy of your mind. Let's take three breaths together. One. Two. Three. Let the last one out with a sigh. And then, Now that you've arrived, Invite in your helpers. Bring to mind anyone who has ever helped you in your life. And as you remember each one, Invite them to sit in the sky ahead of you. And see them there, Looking down and smiling upon where you are right here and right now. Remember all the way back to your mother and father perhaps, Or your family, Those who have helped raise you. Recall who it was who taught you the most basic survival skills in life, Who taught you how to eat, How to brush your teeth, How to tie your shoelaces. Recall all the traditional teachers and helpers in your life, Remembering who taught you how to read, How to critically think, Who taught you to ask questions or wonder. And then, Also invite in those who occupy non-traditional roles. Someone you know who helped you by simply being an example, Or a listener, Or someone who was an inspiration. And then, Maybe there have been helpers in your life who appeared in challenging ways. Forceful, Even wrathful perhaps. And if you'd like, Invite them in too, To sit up there with the others, Smiling down upon you. Invite in anyone else who deserves a place of honor. Anyone whose life has changed the course of yours. Anyone who has contributed to who you are. And once they are up there, Feel their presence. See them smiling upon you, Proud of you, Loving you. Feel their support and their love and their care for you. Visualize that love and support and care as rays of light smiling down on you. Allow it to seep into your body and to feel its warmth. Feel the warmth of that light both within you and like a blanket surrounding you. Allow for your body to be held by all that love and kindness. And recognize where it is that you are, Here, Meditating, Continuing to grow, Continuing to learn, Walking the path of self-improvement. Visualize how precious and special and how rare that is. And recognize how each one of your helpers has somehow contributed to your arrival, Right here, In this place and time. As you feel their warmth shining down on you, Remember that you are never alone. That these helpers, In some sense, Are always with you. Feel their warmth in your heart in particular and generate a deep sense of gratitude for each of your helpers. Of all that light that's shining down on you. Of all that light that's seeping into your body. And into your heart. Send some of that light back out to your helpers. From your heart to theirs. If and when you're ready to close your meditation, In your own words, Thank your helpers. As you thank them, Send them light from your heart, Smiling back upon them as they smile down at you. And then, If you wish, Visualize each and every one of your helpers and all the light surrounding them, Dissolving into one bright shining ball of gold. A globe of pure light, Vibrant and glowing. Feel that light slowly descend from the sky above you to the center of your heart. Feel its warmth, The warmth of your countless helpers within you. Stay connected to that warmth as you slowly open your eyes. And take a deep breath in. Hold it. And out. To bring you back to center. And now, Let's say a few affirmations of gratitude for all the help that we've received in our lives. I'll say the affirmation and leave space for you to repeat if you'd like. You can repeat it outward, You can repeat it to yourself, Or you can just listen and absorb the energy. I am grateful for the helpful people in my life. I am grateful for the helpful people in my life. I am grateful for good friends. I am grateful for good friends. I am grateful for my family. I am grateful for all the times that I have been gentle and nurturing with myself. I am grateful for all the times that I have been gentle and nurturing with myself. I am grateful for all the times that I have been gentle and nurturing with myself. I am grateful for lucky coincidences. I am grateful for lucky coincidences. I am grateful for my mentors. I am grateful for my mentors. I am grateful for my teachers. I am grateful for my teachers. I am grateful for the challenges that have helped me grow and improve as a person. I am grateful for the challenges that have helped me grow and improve as a person. I am grateful for the challenges that have helped me grow and improve as a person. I am grateful for inner wisdom that guides me to be helpful and nurturing to others. I am grateful for inner wisdom that guides me to be helpful and nurturing to others. I am grateful for inner wisdom that guides me to be helpful and nurturing to others. I am grateful for the healing power of nature, Which can also be helpful and a blessing in my life. I am grateful for the healing power of nature, Which can also be helpful and a blessing in my life. I am grateful for the healing power of nature, Which can also be helpful and a blessing in my life. I am grateful for the help of powers unseen, Which have guided me, Protected me, Healed me, And loved me. I am grateful for the healing power of nature, Which can also be helpful and a blessing in me. And now, Our meditation time has come to a close. Until next time, Be well.