Superhero Meditation 1

This is a guided visualisation and mindfulness of breath meditation. It is necessary to use imagination to follow the instructions and is suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Children and teenagers, in particular, may enjoy imagining they have superpowers.

Transcript

Coming now to sit,

Allowing your eyes to close,

Turning your attention inwards,

And imagining that you have the powers of Wolverine.

You have senses as keen as an animal's.

With your superhuman hearing,

Listen to any sounds around you.

Your healing powers are incredible.

If you receive a cut,

It will close instantly.

You cannot fall victim to any illness.

Even time doesn't age you.

Your skeleton is coated with an indestructible metal.

And you have claws that you can extend at will.

But right now,

You have no need of your powers.

You are simply resting here.

Resting in awareness.

Noticing your breath coming in.

Noticing your breath going out.

Again and again.

Just being aware of the movement of breathing.

Any time that you mind wonders elsewhere,

Just gently bring it back to being aware of your breathing.

Remember that with great power comes great responsibility.

And we are all powerful in our own way.

Don't forget how it feels to have Wolverine's powers.

And as you allow your eyes to open,

Take this memory with you into the rest of your day.