Welcome to this guided meditation for being in the present moment.
This is a great meditation if you are feeling anxious,
Fearful,
Or overwhelmed.
Acknowledging this moment you are in allows you to feel safe,
For in this moment you are safe.
For all we ever have is our present moment.
When our thoughts think ahead of us,
We can become anxious.
And when our thoughts dwell on the past,
We can feel depressed.
Yet when we can rest in the present moment,
We can access peace.
Throughout this meditation,
We will be using our breath as an anchor to keep our awareness in the present moment.
Sit in a way that's comfortable for you.
Allow your spine to elongate.
Let your shoulders soften.
Gently rest your hands on your lap.
Feel you are supported as you sit.
Now bringing our attention to our breath,
Notice your inhale and your exhale.
Feel your body expand on your inhale.
And notice how your body relaxes on your exhale.
Notice your breath just as it is.
Notice air moving through your nose on your inhale.
And your exhale as you slowly breathe that air out.
Allow your breath to proceed with a natural rhythm.
Feel you noticing your breath.
When your thoughts wander,
Gently bring your attention back to your breath.
Your thoughts will wander.
It's natural.
That's what they do.
So when you become aware that your thoughts have drifted,
Gently return your focus back to your breath.
Some say meditation is the moment you've noticed your thoughts wandering and you bring your awareness back to your anchor.
Inhale and exhale.
Inhale and exhale.
Allowing your breath to become slower,
Longer,
Deeper and fuller.
Feel how your body moves with each breath.
Feel how you are becoming more relaxed,
More calm,
More at peace with each breath.
Inhale and exhale.
Knowing with each breath you are connecting your awareness with the present moment.
Inhale and exhale.
With this practice,
You are developing a skill that you will be able to access at any point throughout your day.
At any point,
You feel you need peace,
Where you notice you may become anxious,
Fearful,
Or overwhelmed.
You can use your breath as an anchor to access this peace in the present moment.
To bring you that feeling of safety.
A feeling of calm.
Inhale and exhale.
Inhale as your breath is bringing peace to your body in this present moment.
As we bring this practice to an end,
I invite you to wiggle your fingers and your toes.
Allow this movement to connect you with your body.
Maybe add some shoulder shrugs and stretch your neck.
Offer gratitude to yourself for taking this time to invest in yourself.
Taking time to meditate can bring about such beautiful benefits.
Taking this time for yourself is the ultimate act of self-love.
Enjoy your day.
