Begin by finding a comfortable seated position.
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
Inhale deeply through the nose,
And exhale gently through your mouth.
Allow yourself to really settle and ground into this moment.
Let's begin by bringing to mind something you truly wish for,
A desire that feels nourishing,
Wholesome,
And aligned with your deeper values.
It might be a wish for peace,
A fulfilling relationship,
A meaningful life direction,
Or simply the ease of a contented mind.
Take a moment to reflect.
What is your wholesome desire?
Now imagine yourself in the future,
Living in alignment with this wholesome desire.
Picture yourself embodying the values and qualities that reflect this desire.
Can you see it in your mind's eye?
Notice the calmness,
The clarity,
And presence that arise from this vision.
What does this future self feel like?
How does this person move?
How do they speak and interact with others?
As you focus on this image,
Can you sense the difference between the ease of wholesome desire and the restlessness of craving?
Craving often brings urgency,
A feeling of I need this now,
Or the sense that something is missing.
In contrast,
Wholesome desire feels steady,
Like a gentle pull rather than a push.
Notice how the vision of your future feels grounded and complete in this moment,
Not grasping or reaching.
Take a few deep breaths into this experience,
Feeling the lightness and peace of embodying your values and your wholesome intentions.
Reflect on how this differs from the desires that feel urgent,
From those cravings that seek to fill an emptiness or run away from discomfort.
Now as you hold the vision of living a life that includes your wholesome desire,
Imagine letting go of any stories or expectations attached.
Just let the wholesome desire be.
Let it be pure without any shoulds or judgements.
Release any need to make this vision happen immediately.
Let it flow in its own time,
Trusting that simply aligning with this intention brings you closer to it.
Take a few more deep breaths.
Allow this vision of your wholesome desire to settle into your heart.
Breathing in,
That beautiful image of your wholesome desire,
Exhaling and releasing from stories and shoulds and expectations.
Breathing in again,
Holding everything lightly,
Exhaling,
Letting it go.
One last breath in,
Imagining a life lived from your wholesome desire,
Breathing out,
Letting go of expectations.
Feel the spaciousness and lightness that comes with this practice.
Let yourself really tune into this sense of alignment,
Living in connection with your wholesome desires.
Know that each small step in alignment with this intention is a step towards your truest self.
Take a final deep breath in,
And when you're ready,
Open your eyes and come into the present moment.
