Welcome to this guided meditation brought to you by Create the Calm.
Take a moment to settle into your space.
Notice the surface beneath you supporting your body.
Feel the weight of your body,
The rise and the fall of your chest.
The rhythm of your breath.
Allow yourself to arrive fully into this moment,
Setting aside the distractions of the day.
This meditation invites you to explore a sense of belonging from within.
It's about connecting to the part of you that's always present,
Always held,
And always enough.
You don't need to force anything,
Simply allow yourself to notice,
To feel and be present with whatever arises.
Begin by taking a deep breath in,
And exhale fully.
As you continue to breathe naturally,
Bring your awareness to your body.
Notice the points of contact with the surface beneath you,
Perhaps your feet resting on the floor,
Your back supported by the chair or the cushion.
Feel the stability and grounding that's already present.
Now gently bring your attention to your heart center.
Imagine a warm gentle light radiating from this area,
A light of presence,
Care and self-compassion.
With each inhale,
Feel this light expanding.
With each exhale,
Imagine it softening any tension or resistance within you.
As you connect to this inner light,
Begin to notice any emotions that arise.
Perhaps a sense of loneliness,
Restlessness or uncertainty,
Or perhaps joy,
Ease or comfort.
Whatever is present,
Allow it to be here without judgment.
Each emotion is part of your experience,
And all of it is welcome in this space.
To anchor this feeling,
You might silently repeat affirmations to yourself in rhythm with your breath.
For example,
I am held,
I am safe,
I belong within myself,
I am enough just as I am.
I allow my emotions to flow freely and gently.
If you notice tension in your body as you feel these emotions,
Allow it to soften.
You might gently move your shoulders,
Rotate your wrists or shift your torso.
These small movements are ways of releasing and acknowledging what your body carries.
If movement isn't possible or comfortable,
Simply notice the sensations with curiosity and compassion.
Bring your awareness now to your breath again.
Notice the rhythm,
The depth,
The subtle pauses.
With each inhale,
Feel the sense of belonging expanding within you.
With each exhale,
Release any sense of separation or doubt.
Imagine that with every breath,
You are returning to a place of inner home,
A space where you are fully accepted,
Fully present,
Fully seen,
Fully loved.
Sitting in a circle of light,
Surrounded by warmth and safety.
In this circle,
You are whole,
Supported and connected,
Not by external validation but by your own presence,
Your own awareness.
Continue to anchor this feeling with affirmations.
I am grounded in my own presence.
I honor and accept all parts of myself.
I flow with my emotions with ease and grace.
Allow yourself to linger in this feeling for just a few moments.
Breathe into it and let it settle gently in your body.
If emotions arise strongly,
Allow them to flow naturally.
You might sigh,
Exhale audibly or allow small movements as they guide you.
This is your emotional flow,
A natural,
Safe expression of what's within.
There's no need to resist or control it.
Let your inner belonging hold it all.
As you continue,
Notice any areas in your body that feel particularly tense or restricted.
With each inhale,
Imagine sending gentle attention to those areas.
With each exhale,
Imagine letting go,
Softening and creating space.
Your breath is a guide,
A rhythm of release and welcome,
Of care and awareness.
Now expand your awareness beyond your body.
Feel the presence of this moment,
The sounds around you,
The air around your skin.
Sense the interconnectedness of yourself with this space,
With life,
With what's here now.
Even as the external world moves,
Notice that within you is a steady presence,
A center of belonging that no circumstance can disturb.
Take a few gentle movements here if it feels right.
Perhaps roll your shoulders,
Sway your torso or stretch your arms overhead.
These movements can help anchor the sense of interconnection in your physical body,
Reminding you that your sense of belonging is both felt and embodied.
Allow yourself to settle now into stillness once again.
Place your hands wherever feels natural,
Over your heart,
In your lap or at your sides.
Close your eyes if you haven't already and simply notice the experience of being here,
Fully present,
Fully belonging within yourself.
As this meditation comes to a close,
Take one last deep breath,
Letting the feeling of interconnection expand throughout your whole body.
Gently bring your awareness back to your surroundings.
When you feel ready,
Open your eyes,
Carrying the sense of calm and belonging into your day.
Thank you for sharing this time with yourself and with me.
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Take one final gentle breath and know that your sense of belonging begins within and flows outward.
Carrying calm,
Acceptance and presence into all that you do.
