Namaste,
Welcome to our meditation.
My name is Teresa and I will guide you through this session.
Slowly close your eyes and just listen to my voice for now.
Can you identify the main stressor in your day?
Perhaps it has something to do with your work?
Or friends or family?
Perhaps it could be an animal,
A thought,
A memory or an instance that you are afraid may be happening in the future.
Whatever that stressor is,
Identify it now.
In your mind's eye see the issue as though it was playing on a TV screen.
You know that the issue exists and you will deal with it once you are in a better place.
But for right now reach out and pick up the remote and as you press the button the sound of the stressor became more and more quiet.
You cannot hear it anymore.
Then suddenly the image of the stress starts to fade black and white and becomes more and more faint until you cannot see it anymore.
With everything now quiet and still the TV turned off,
Can you hear your own breath?
Can you hear the outbreath?
Your inbreath?
If not,
Take a few minutes to listen closely to yourself breathing.
Once you notice the rhythm of your breathing put your attention to your head and your forehead.
Is there any tension?
Tell yourself to release and relax the muscles in your forehead.
You may feel the tension drop away from your head,
From in between your brows,
From your jaw.
Now shift your attention to your neck and shoulders.
If you feel any tightness or strain,
Direct your muscles to release all the ropes that are holding you so tightly together.
As you feel those ropes lock on your muscle release,
You feel your shoulder drop slightly and your head feels light and loose.
When you are ready repeat the following out loud or just in your mind.
I am understanding.
I am worthy.
I can relax and be calm with ease.
I am thinking clearly.
I am grateful.
Lastly I would like you to say I will do the best that I can because this is all that I can do right now.
Now go back to listening to your breathing.
I would like you to pick up the remote again,
Switch on the TV and see how very well you will be able to handle the stressor now.
Thank you.
Om Hari Om.
