Welcome,
Beautiful souls.
My name is Ashley Bentley,
And I invite you now to drop inwards,
Deep into your emotional center.
The heart chakra is our center of love,
Compassion,
And connection.
Through these affirmations,
We will invite more love and light into our lives.
In this meditation,
We will explore the heart as a center of awareness,
Using a series of affirmations to align ourselves with qualities such as love,
Compassion,
And emotional balance.
As we proceed,
You'll be invited to observe your experience without judgment,
Allowing whatever arises to be part of your present moment awareness.
It's important to understand that our experience of consciousness is not limited to the activity of the mind alone.
Our hearts play a significant role in how we perceive and interact with the world around us.
When we bring our awareness to our heart,
We engage with a form of intelligence that is not solely based on cognitive thought.
This heart-centered intelligence influences how we process emotions and how we experience empathy and compassion.
By focusing on the heart,
We can cultivate a state of coherence,
A harmonious alignment between the heart,
Mind,
And body,
Which has been shown to reduce stress,
Enhance cognitive function,
And improve overall well-being.
I invite you to take a moment to notice how you feel here now at the beginning of this practice and begin to allow yourself to settle in.
It's worth the extra effort to ensure that your body is fully supported and adjust your body in any way that it needs right now.
Good,
That's right.
And begin noticing your breathing,
The gentle rise and fall of the belly,
Allowing your breath to begin releasing any tension in the body,
Releasing tension slowly,
Sinking deeper and deeper.
Let your body become heavy,
Allowing your whole body to empty of tension.
With each breath,
Feel the ground beneath you supporting your body.
And as you continue to breathe deeply and rhythmically,
Allow yourself to let go of any expectations or judgments you may have about this meditation.
These affirmations are not meant to be believed in the way we might believe a fact.
Rather,
They are invitations to explore certain states of mind.
As I say each affirmation,
Notice how it resonates within you.
Allow yourself to connect deeper with each phrase and really feel these statements to be true,
Deep within yourself.
I am loving awareness.
I am open to the experience of love,
Both for myself and others.
My heart is a source of compassion and understanding.
I trust in the wisdom that arises from my heart.
I allow myself to forgive,
Releasing past grievances.
I am worthy of love and choose to express it freely.
My heart is open,
Balanced,
And in harmony with the rest of my being.
I am connected to others through a shared sense of compassion.
My heart guides me towards actions that are aligned with my values.
I embrace love as a fundamental aspect of my existence.
I choose to cultivate kindness and empathy in my interactions.
My heart's wisdom informs my decisions,
Bringing clarity and peace.
I am present with all emotions that arise,
Holding them with gentle compassion and awareness.
I love and accept myself just as I am in this moment.
My heart is a sanctuary of peace and balance.
I trust that love is a natural state of being,
And I allow it to flow freely.
I am open to love.
I am deserving of love and kindness.
My heart is a vessel of compassion.
I radiate love to all those around me.
I forgive myself and others,
Releasing all past hurts.
I am grateful for the love that surrounds me.
I am connected to all beings through love.
My heart is full of joy and gratitude.
I embrace love in all of its forms.
I am a loving and kind person.
My heart chakra is balanced and harmonious.
I give and receive love effortlessly.
I am a source of peace and love.
I am at peace with myself and others.
Pausing now to take a deep breath in,
Feeling your heart expand with love and light.
And exhale,
Releasing any tension or negativity.
And notice how it feels to rest your attention in this space.
And the mind may wander,
And that's perfectly normal.
Each time you notice your mind drifting,
Gently guide your attention back to the heart,
Using the breath as your anchor.
As you settle into this awareness,
Consider the idea that the heart is a source of intelligence.
An intelligence that informs our capacity for empathy,
Compassion,
And emotional resilience.
And rather than trying to analyze or understand this concept with your mind,
Simply allow yourself to experience it.
I am kind and compassionate to myself.
I trust the journey of my heart.
My heart is healed and whole.
I am open to the healing power of love.
I am a magnet for love and positivity.
My heart is pure and radiant.
I honor the love within me.
I am worthy of deep,
Unconditional love.
I love and accept myself completely.
I am surrounded by loving energy.
My heart guides me to my highest good.
I am a beacon of love and light.
I am grateful for the love in my life.
I am open to giving and receiving love.
My heart chakra is vibrant and healthy.
Really feel the love and light that you are cultivating now.
Cultivating deep within your heart,
A beautiful expression of universal love.
With each affirmation,
Feel a sense of liberation and empowerment washing over you.
Allow yourself to release any limiting beliefs or patterns that may be holding you back from fully embracing and connecting with your own heart.
As we continue with these affirmations,
Visualize yourself breaking free from the constraints of societal expectations.
Witness yourself standing tall and proud,
Fully embodying your authentic self without hesitation.
Deeply connected to the inner wisdom of your heart.
I am open to experiencing love.
I deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.
My heart is a wellspring of compassion.
I radiate love and empathy.
I release past grievances and embrace forgiveness.
I am thankful for the love in my life.
I am interconnected with all beings through love.
My heart is filled with joy and gratitude.
I am accepting of love in all of its diverse forms.
I am a loving and compassionate person.
My heart chakra is in a state of balance.
I give and receive love with ease.
I am a source of tranquility and love.
I am at peace with myself and those around me.
I trust the wisdom of my heart.
My heart is whole and healed.
I welcome the healing power of love.
I attract love and positivity.
My heart radiates purity and light.
I am a loving and compassionate person.
I honor and respect the love within me.
I am worthy of unconditional love.
I love and accept myself just as I am.
I am surrounded by loving energy.
My heart guides me towards my highest potential.
I am a beacon of love and light.
I am grateful for the presence of love in my life.
Just take a moment to feel the sense of love and light.
Just take a moment to feel the sense of love and light that you have cultivated within your own heart.
And really feel these affirmations anchoring you in a deep sense of self-acceptance and self-love.
And as you simmer in the warmth of these beautiful affirmations,
Allow yourself to open your heart to the infinite possibilities that await you.
Namaste
