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You Are An Ocean: 5 Minute Stress Relief

by Stacey Anderson

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Meditation
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I invite you to join me for a quick five-minute stress relief guided meditation focusing on visualization of the ocean and the beach. Listen to this as a way to start your morning or if you need a quick mental break in the middle of your day. Designed for those with a busy lifestyle that have limited time for self-care.

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Transcript

I'm delighted to guide you into a very deep state of physical and mental relaxation,

Giving you ultimate stress relief.

Please be sure you will not be distracted by anyone or any nearby device.

This time is very important for you,

So there is no need for any interaction with the outside world.

I invite you to get into a very comfortable position now,

With your favorite pillow or underneath a blanket if you wish.

Let your eyes soften and close.

You're in a very safe and secure place,

Fully able to let go of the outside world.

This time right now is entirely yours.

Nobody needs you.

You have nowhere to be and nowhere to go.

So just be grateful for this moment that is yours.

This occasion of rest and relaxation is to nourish you from the inside out.

You deserve this break from the busy world around you.

Any judgments you have about yourself or critical things you usually think in your mind can just fade away with each breath.

Good.

Now letting your arms feel heavy by your sides,

Become aware of your breathing now.

Follow it and don't change anything about it.

Bring awareness to your belly and just observe it rising and falling with your breath.

Whatever feelings you're having right now,

Just notice them as if you are an observer sitting and relaxing on the beach,

Watching the great and powerful ocean that represents you.

You can only see the surface of this ocean.

Sometimes it is rough and sometimes it is calm.

The rough waters represent stress,

Which always pass and turn back into smooth waters that represent peace and tranquility.

Watch the ocean as if you're watching your thoughts.

You're just a witness of the beauty of the passing changes that represent you.

Right now,

You don't have to do a thing.

All you need to do is relax,

Observe,

And breathe.

Just look out upon your ocean and know that all is well.

All is being taken care of.

All the ocean needs from you is your kindness and your trust.

So I invite you to trust yourself and extend kindness to yourself and the world around you.

Very good.

Allow yourself to relax even more now by feeling the warm,

Gentle sun caressing your skin as you rest on this magnificent beach.

Feel your feet in the sand and notice how soft and soothing it is.

Perhaps you can even hear the waves crashing on the shore.

You are fully able to let go here.

There are no desires,

No feelings,

No thoughts.

You're just completely present in this moment.

Enjoy watching your ocean and knowing that you don't even need to see what's going on below the surface.

All is well in the great blue waters that represent you.

Wonderful.

Gently allow yourself to become aware of your surroundings and the present moment.

In your own time,

Open your eyes and feel how peaceful you are right now.

Have a beautiful rest of your day.

Meet your Teacher

Stacey AndersonAustin, TX, USA

4.6 (132)

Recent Reviews

Ellis

July 14, 2022

Amazing, so relaxing ! Glowing !

Jay

November 17, 2021

Wonderfully relaxing. Perfect length too for midday recharge.

Sarah

September 21, 2021

This was a perfect little meditation to bring me to the present.

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