Hey there,
It's Bec.
Today we're going to practice letting go,
Which interestingly is a practice of letting in and letting be.
It sounds counter-intuitive,
But stay with me.
In time,
You might start to see a shift in how you experience things,
With a little more openness and ease.
So start by setting yourself up in a relaxed and comfortable way.
Any position is fine.
If you're laying down,
You might fall asleep,
But don't beat yourself up.
Your body obviously needs it.
Have a quick check-in with the breath and the body.
Take a deep breath in and let it go.
Take it in and let it go.
Locate any spots where you're clenching or holding and see if you can unravel them an inch or two.
As I guide you through the practice of letting go,
All you need to do is follow along with my words.
You probably won't hear everyone and that's okay.
The mind will be settling at its own pace.
If you like having a general focal point in meditation,
You could also keep company with your breath,
Or an external sound like a clock ticking,
Or the touch of a body part like your hands or feet.
Let's begin.
To let go means to let go of resistance.
To let go of expectations.
That this moment should be any different to how it is right now.
To accept what is arising with an intention of ease and generosity.
Of friendliness towards ourselves and to others.
To let things in,
Let them be,
And then let them go when they're ready to.
And we can practice the skill of letting go by adopting a simple intention or phrase.
I accept.
So follow along with me.
I accept this moment.
This moment that's here.
I accept this body.
Every sensation,
Every itch,
Every ache.
This body is mine,
It's unique to me.
And I accept it.
I accept this state of mind.
I accept its busyness,
Its fatigue,
Its creativity,
Its ranting state and its serene state.
I accept all states.
I accept this breath.
This in-breath.
And this out-breath.
This breath that nourishes and sustains me.
That gives me life.
I accept this beautiful breath.
I accept that I get angry.
I accept that I feel sadness.
I accept that I get anxious and scared.
I accept that I am a human who experiences all sorts of emotions,
Exhilaration,
Pride and contentment too.
I accept all of the senses,
Sights,
Sounds and smells.
I accept the judgments that arise about what they offer.
I accept all the descriptions that come up about my experience.
I accept all the descriptions that come up about my experience.
I accept all the senses that come up about my experience.
I accept all the senses that come up about my experience.
I recall their unique and beautiful qualities and smile.
And I try to accept their flaws.
For just like them,
I have flaws.
I accept my imperfections.
Our imperfections are our vulnerabilities and our vulnerabilities is what we share as humans.
My imperfections may be a work in progress,
But for now I accept them as they are.
I accept hope,
Joy and calm into my life.
I savour it while it's here.
I let it in.
I let it linger.
But I don't cling.
I let it flow through me to make room for the next new experience.
I accept this life,
Its ever-changing nature.
I accept love and loss,
Happiness and heartbreak.
I accept it all.
I accept me.
Allow this feeling of acceptance to fill up your body and mind for the remainder of the meditation.
If other phrases or affirmations drop into your awareness,
Feel free to follow their lead,
For it's usually what you need most in the moment.
And just roll with the meditation as it unfolds.
I'll see you next time.
Enjoy.
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