Thank you for joining me for this meditation.
Take a moment now to make yourself comfortable.
And when you are ready,
You can gently close your eyes.
There is something within us that is so precious,
So resilient,
So remarkable.
And yet,
So many of us have never truly acquainted ourselves with this part of us,
With our beautiful hearts.
I invite you now to join me on a journey to meet your heart,
To acquaint yourself with its every nook and cranny.
Sometimes we avoid making this journey to our hearts for fear of what may be within,
For what we may uncover.
But this dims in comparison to living your whole life without ever journeying into your heart,
Without discovering the beauty that lies within.
Bring your attention to your heart space now.
You can place your palm over your heart if you like.
Are you able to feel its steady beat beneath your palm?
Our heart has been with us since the very beginning,
When we were nothing more than a blip on an ultrasound.
Your heart has been your steady companion from the very first moment.
You've been through a lot together.
All of the ups and downs of life.
Never once have you been truly alone though.
Your heart has been your companion through it all.
Offering love,
Support,
And hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Even on the toughest of days,
When your heart felt like it had been tested one too many times,
It still beats strong and steady within your chest.
Within your heart lies all of the richness of life.
The joyful memories you cherish,
The loving connection to your friends and family,
The incredible joy of loving an animal,
The fun memories you have of endless childhood summers,
When it felt like time had stopped,
And the opportunities for adventure were endless,
The hopes and dreams you have for the future.
You'll also notice some things lying in the shadow of your heart.
Unmet expectations,
Your first heartbreak,
The loss of a pet,
The grief of losing a loved one,
The nostalgia of our childhood,
And milestones we cannot re-experience.
To truly know our hearts,
We must acknowledge everything that lies within it.
To bring things out of the shadows,
And shower them with love and compassion.
Breathe into your heart now,
Filling it with love and compassion.
Imagine this love shining into your heart,
Illuminating all of the shadows,
Bringing them into the light.
With each breath in,
You are filling yourself up with this love until your heart is overflowing.
As you continue to breathe in love and compassion,
It begins to spill out from your heart.
It spreads through the rest of your body until every single cell has been washed in this love.
You are filled with love and compassion for your heart,
And for all of the journeys you have been on together.
The trials you have overcome,
The miracles you have been witness to,
The incredible range of emotions you have experienced throughout your life.
Thank you,
Heart,
For being my steady companion from the very first moment.
I will continue to journey within you to shine light and love on any shadows that may appear in the future.
We are on this wild ride through life together.
