2. Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the personal, voluntary internal process of surrendering our feelings and thoughts of resentment, bitterness, anger, or the need for vengeance and retribution toward someone who we believe has wronged us, even including ourselves. This simple guided meditation with Vivek, focussing on forgiveness will take you through three elements: relaxation, breathing and affirmation. Your journey in forgiveness starts now.

Transcript

You right now Let's stop and take some time for ourselves Take a moment just for you A moment that is entirely your own Sit in an upright posture with your spine straight Close your eyes Focus your attention on your body Bringing your awareness to any tension or areas of tightness If you are able to relax these areas after bringing your awareness to them then do so slowly Once feeling gratitude to your body for the part that it plays on your journey Slowly turn your attention and awareness to your breathing Breathe deeply for a few moments Focusing on the sound of your breath The feeling of the air on your nostrils The movement of your chest And the steady beat of your heart Inhale Exhale Inhale Exhale Inhale Exhale As you exhale,

Visualise all the stress,

Anxiety and negative energy leaving your body Inhale the pure positive potential that the universe is providing Inhale Exhale Inhale Exhale Inhale Exhale Inhale Exhale Inhale Exhale Inhale Exhale Challenge any negative thoughts,

Blame,

Anger,

Resentment or bitterness towards another individual or towards yourself that float to the surface of your mind Watch these thoughts as a witness and pay attention to the feeling or emotion they evoke in your body Repeat the following affirmation As you repeat the words,

Visualise your body filling full of golden light,

Pure universal potential Open the universe enveloping your being in pure universal love and acceptance I acknowledge that no one is perfect I acknowledge that I am not perfect I forgive you I forgive myself I am acceptance I am forbearance I am gratitude All is well Bring your awareness back to your body Feel the surface on which you are sitting The temperature of the room you are in on your skin And the ambient noise of your immediate surroundings Slowly,

Open your eyes and remain seated in place Release that moment The guided part of this meditation has now concluded.

Feel free to sit in silence for a few minutes more.

Reviews

I love this meditation. Breathing and bathing in the golden bright light while releasing anger and blame is so restorative. Thank you!