Begin by finding a comfortable seated position.
Gently close your eyes,
Rest your hands on your lap or your knees,
And invite a deep and cleansing inhale.
Hold this breath for a moment,
And then release it slowly.
Allow your body to relax with each exhale,
Feeling grounded and safe in this space.
Invite your awareness to your heart space,
The center of your chest.
Imagine a warm,
Glowing,
Golden light there,
Filling your chest with a sense of warmth and comfort.
With each breath,
Let this light grow stronger.
Now repeat silently or to yourself.
May I be safe.
May I be at peace.
May I be free from harm.
May I be filled with loving kindness.
Allow these words to resonate through your heart space and your body.
With each repetition,
Let your body absorb the love,
Safety,
And comfort these words offer to you.
Remember that in this moment,
You are enough,
Just as you are.
Now picture the faces of your family members,
Including those who may challenge you or create difficulty.
Allow yourself to hold them in this space of warmth with you,
Even if it feels difficult.
Notice the golden light within you beginning to expand outward,
Touching each person without judgment or expectation.
Repeat.
May you be safe.
May you be at peace.
May you be free from harm.
May you be filled with loving kindness.
Notice and acknowledge any resistance that comes up in you without judging.
This is natural.
Just return to the intention of extending kindness as best as you can.
If feelings of frustration,
Anger,
Or hurt arise,
Imagine these emotions as clouds passing through the blue sky of your mind.
You are the blue sky,
Vast,
Open,
Expansive,
And infinite.
And these clouds are only temporary.
Breathe in deeply.
Acknowledge the presence of these feelings and allow them to drift away on the exhale.
Silently repeat.
May I release what does not serve me.
May I find patience in the moment.
May I stay rooted in love.
Now envision the entire gathering enveloped in this golden,
Radiant,
And expansive light.
This light carries your wish for peace,
Compassion,
And love.
And it spreads beyond your family,
Touching others in the world who may be experiencing similar challenges.
Repeat.
May we all be safe.
May we all be at peace.
May we all be free from harm.
May we all live with loving kindness.
Inviting a final deep breath.
Allow any tension to leave your body.
When you feel ready,
Gently wiggle your fingers and toes and bring your awareness back into the present moment.
Open your eyes and stay in touch with this softness,
Carrying this sense of peace and kindness with you into the rest of your day,
Into the rest of your life.
