Using the visual power of your imagination can be remarkably healing,
Especially to clear out any body level distress or discomfort that you may experience.
Here we're going to go into a simple guided visualization exercise that you can use to work with any distress or discomfort that may arise.
Begin by making yourself comfortable,
Whether that's in a seated position or lying down.
And we'll go ahead and we'll start to breathe in our nose and out our nose,
Signaling to our body that we're safe and can be at ease.
Taking a few rounds of breath that way.
And returning to your natural breath.
Light and easy.
Not trying to change or force it in any way.
Imagine that a bright and healing light is forming overhead.
This light can be whatever color you want it to be.
Whatever you associate with healing,
Happiness,
Goodness,
Or any other positive quality.
If you don't like the idea of a light,
You can think of it simply as a color or an essence.
Take a breath.
And just notice what color comes to mind for you.
Now think about this light beginning to move through your body or over your body like a shield or a force field.
Your choice.
Noticing it as it moves from the top of your head,
Slowly down inch by inch until it reaches the bottom of your feet.
Take a breath.
And just be aware of what you're noticing.
Spend a few moments just noticing the presence of this light or essence in your body.
Notice if you want the light to have any other qualities besides color.
Maybe a texture or a sound.
A temperature or a smell.
Take a breath.
And just notice what comes to mind.
Draw your attention into your body.
And notice if you're feeling any distress or any discomfort at any area of your body.
And imagine this light or this essence becoming so brilliant and intense that any distress or discomfort dissolves into it.
Take a breath.
And just notice what's happening.
As we bring this practice to a close,
Taking note of the color,
Any sensory things that popped up to your mind that you can use as a tool for you moving forward,
As a way to help you manage any body level distress or discomfort that you may feel in the future.
Take a deep inhale.
And exhale.
And as you're ready,
Slowly blinking open your eyes.
Bringing yourself back into the moment,
Here and now.
Be well.
