Release Limiting Beliefs: Inner Wounded Child Edition 2

This is version 2 of the inner wounded child edition.

Explore core beliefs in this visualization meditation practice that can control your life and learn ways to change them. This is the inquiry - inner wounded child edition. There is soft music serving as background music. No ending bels. Visualization is based on schema therapy**

Transcript

Hi,

Unique learners,

And welcome to this visualisation of releasing your limiting beliefs.

This will be part of a series,

As there's a lot of material to cover when it comes about releasing limiting beliefs.

And we will start with some inquiry questions about common harmful limiting beliefs you might recognise in yourself,

Followed by a visualisation with affirmations.

So are you ready?

The only limits you have are the limits you believe.

And that's a quote from Wayne Dyer.

But what are limiting beliefs,

Or sometimes referred to as false,

Coarse beliefs?

Well,

They are beliefs we have about ourselves that are untrue and limiting.

Although we do believe them.

And they live in our subconscious mind,

Considering that 90% of our actions actually stem from our subconscious mind.

Our false beliefs play a huge role in nearly everything we do.

And since these limiting beliefs live in our subconscious,

We might not even be aware of them and how they affect our daily lives.

For example,

If you believe you are unlovable,

You might sabotage relationships and hold on when you shouldn't,

Or avoid getting into relationships.

But logic may provide you with explanations on why you are doing this when at the core it's actually fuelled by your false belief that you are unlovable.

Our behaviour stems from our beliefs and what our life looks like as a result of our collective behaviour.

So,

If we change or dissolve our beliefs,

Especially our limiting belief,

We can change our behaviour and ultimately change our life.

And once you discover your limiting beliefs,

You can start to help rewire themselves.

Changing their wiring will change your life.

And there are many different ways and theories on how to rewire yourself.

Starting from NLB to subconscious work.

So let's start with recognizing and becoming aware of our limiting beliefs.

So please listen to the following four harmful limiting beliefs and make a note out of the ones that you resonate with.

The first one.

The world is dangerous This limiting belief of the world is dangerous leads to a lot of worrying and risk avoidance.

If you believe there's evil or misfortune lurking around every corner,

You're likely to restrict your activities and seek excessive reassurance to alleviate your anxiety.

You also tend to overestimate the probability of negative outcomes and underestimate your ability to cope.

2.

I am a failure,

I am not good enough A persistent feeling of not measuring up can often be traced back to over-critical parents,

Bullying from classmates or a tendency to compare yourself to others.

And this limiting belief of I am a failure,

I'm not good enough can lead people to push themselves too hard to overcompensate.

It also drives our imposter syndrome and that is a constant feeling that you're a fraud and you'll be unmasked any day now.

And people who see themselves as failures can also be prone to avoidance or procrastination,

Which allows them to say,

I didn't fail,

I never really tried.

I have more talks here on Inside Timer about dealing with procrastination,

So give me a follow if you like.

But we will focus here on the limiting belief I am a failure.

3.

I don't belong Being rejected by peers or even family at an early age can make you carry an outsider identity for years afterwards.

As an adult,

You might avoid engaging with others for fear of rejection or you might swing to the other extreme and become overly concerned with being the perfect group member.

4.

I have to be perfect And this is actually a cousin of I'm not good enough.

This core belief,

This limiting belief,

Also leads people to drive themselves until their health or relationships suffer.

Perfectionists have unrealistically high expectations and tend to focus on their flaws and missteps.

They may have trouble taking life less seriously and often have the sense that there is too little time.

So are you ready to go into the next phase of the visualization?

And I invite you to sit with a straight spine as comfortably as possible but make sure you don't fall asleep.

What might be helpful is to place your feet on the floor and your hands in your lap.

And slow everything down.

You close your eyes and go inward.

And I invite you to breathe in through your nose and when your lungs are completely full,

Hold it and then breathe out with pursed lips.

So breathe in,

Hold it and let your expectations go.

Completely emptying your lungs and breathe in,

Hold it and let that negativity go.

Breathe in,

Hold it and with a loud outside let all your worries go.

And go back to your natural breath and feel how you are sitting in your chair and go inwards.

Just have a little check in and ask yourself how am I feeling?

And it might be helpful to label your emotions and state but that's okay.

For example I feel anxious but that's okay.

Can you give that emotion a number on a scale from 1 to 10?

And feel where it is stuck in your body.

Let's not dwell on those emotions for now but I invite you to consider your past and the core belief you want to work on today.

The I do not belong,

The world is dangerous,

I am not good enough,

I need to be perfect because.

Which one will you choose?

Set an intention right now.

And where did this belief come from?

Did something happen and how long do you have this core limiting belief?

And can you visualize a younger version of yourself with this core limiting belief in your mind and the younger the better and see them in front of you.

And really look your inner child in the eyes and see this limiting belief happening again.

But remember you are observing as an adult.

And can you safely feel that limiting belief in your body from a distance?

Where do you feel it?

Is it shifting?

And breathe through it.

You are safe.

We are just noticing the negative feeling with that core belief.

Now I am going to ask you to do something completely different.

Can you think of a very nice memory of your childhood?

A memory where you are fond of?

A positive flip?

And can you think about a time when you really felt true and you felt happy?

You felt good enough?

Can you think of a moment in your childhood?

And can you allow yourself to feel that positive memory?

Where do you feel that in your body?

And just soak in that feeling for a couple of seconds and remind yourself that you can and will feel that way again.

Just go back to that great feeling.

And I am going to ask you to flip it over again.

Go back to that limiting belief.

And can you feel that limiting belief in your body and check whether or not it has shifted and if the intensity has increased or decreased?

Now breathe in that limiting belief and breathe the negativity out.

And go back to that same positive experience and see your inner child in front of you happy.

Where do you feel it in your body?

Has the intensity increased?

Feel that positivity and sense whether or not it has shifted throughout your body.

Now can you see your inner wounded child in front of you,

The one of your limiting belief?

And can you see your happy inner child in front of you?

You are now becoming aware of your limiting beliefs and that's the first important step to re-parent your inner child.

And the second step you've just done.

Allow and accept those feelings.

So for your final step please turn back to your inner wounded child.

And you might want to get a little bit closer to them.

Check whether or not they are okay with that,

If they trust you.

And ask your inner wounded child is there something you would like to say about this core limiting belief?

And is there something you would like to say to your inner wounded child?

For example,

I see you and I am here to take care of you now.

Or yes,

I hear you and I will pay more attention to you from now on.

And is there something you would like to say like a message,

Some advice or comfort or perhaps give your favorite toy?

And ask them if it's okay if you can give a hug?

If they say yes,

What you can do is place your right hand on your left arm and your left hand on your right arm so when you are hugging your inner wounded child you are hugging yourself.

And it's time to say goodbye to them.

And when you see them walking away you can place your hands on your heart and say the following affirmations with me.

I do belong.

I am safe in this moment.

I am good enough.

I am perfectly whole.

I am doing my best.

I am good enough.

I am loveable.

I am perfectly imperfect.

And you can let go.

Feel your feet on the ground again.

Move around a little bit and open your eyes to go back to the room.

And thank yourself for taking this time apart for your inner wounded child and your happy child.

And I thank you for listening to this meditation.

Namaste.

Reviews

Perfect timing. I was ready to see myself. This profoundly shifted my strongest wound. Bless you, healed me. Thank you 🙏🏼

This was incredibly powerful and helpful for me - thank you! ❤️

It's amazing how clear and easily the subconscious can bring up a memory...wow. Thank you so much for this. I have now completed both parts. I swear, I'm meditating every day, twice and the benefits are already paying off thanks to teachers like yourself. Blessings 🙏🙏

~Laura~

You are so smart. Thank you for helping me. ❤️