As we begin,
Take a moment to find a position that feels steady and natural for you.
Gently close your eyes or soften your gaze.
There's no perfect posture,
Just one that supports you in being present and at ease.
If it feels right,
It is right.
Let's arrive together with three grounding breaths.
So take a deep breath in and slowly exhale,
Allowing the body to begin to soften and settle.
Excellent.
Okay,
Another deep breath in and as you breathe out,
Release any pressure to be anywhere else or anyone else.
Okay,
One more full breath in and exhale completely,
Nice and steady.
Don't force it.
Arriving here,
Now,
With yourself,
Just as you are.
This is your time,
A space for reflection,
A chance to pause,
To listen inward and to gently offer yourself something often forgotten.
Permission.
Permission to feel what you feel.
Permission to not have it all figured out.
Permission to be exactly where you are,
Real and human.
Self-reflection isn't about fixing or solving,
It's about seeing.
Seeing yourself clearly with compassion.
Noticing your faults,
Your patterns,
Your values,
Your truth.
In this space,
There is no pressure to be fine or strong.
There is only the invitation to be honest and kind with yourself.
Let the breath guide you.
Let it remind you that you're here,
You're alive,
And that this moment is enough.
Today's practice is a journey inward,
An exploration of who you are,
How you're feeling,
And what matters most to you right now.
We reflect not to criticize but to understand,
Not to judge but to grow.
Even if your mind wanders,
And it will,
Even if emotions arise,
And they most probably will,
That's okay.
That's part of reflection.
Let this be a space to simply be with your thoughts,
Your feelings,
And your breath.
So let's continue to arrive fully in this space with three more guided breaths.
So first breath in,
Feel the air entering your body,
And slowly exhale,
Allowing tension to release.
Second breath in,
Invite calm and presence.
As you breathe out,
Let go of the day so far,
Let it all go.
Excellent,
Now third breath in,
Slow and smooth,
Breathing openness,
Curiosity,
And compassion.
And exhale slowly,
Allowing yourself to settle further into this moment.
Now let your breath return to a natural rhythm,
Soft and steady.
Feel the gentle rise and fall in your chest and belly,
And continue to breathe soft and steady.
Self-reflection is a quiet,
Powerful way to navigate life's uncertainties.
It begins with a pause,
An invitation to step back from the noise and gently turn inward,
To explore the landscape of your inner world,
Your thoughts,
Your feelings,
Your deeper knowing.
Through self-reflection,
We hold up a mirror to our thoughts,
Emotions,
And actions,
Not to judge,
But to understand with kindness.
To breathe in,
Compassion.
Breathe out,
Self-judgment.
Let this question settle softly within you.
What does self-reflection mean to me?
There's no need to answer right away.
Simply breathe and give the question space.
What does self-reflection mean to me?
And with each inhale,
Invite openness.
With each exhale,
Let go of the need to know.
Let the question live in you,
Quietly,
Patiently,
As something felt not forced.
What does self-reflection mean to me?
So allow me to guide you with breaths of self-reflection.
Inhale,
Gaining perspective.
Exhale,
Releasing confusion.
Inhale,
Deepening self-awareness.
Exhale,
Softening into understanding.
Inhale,
Aligning with what matters.
Exhale,
Returning to your centre.
Inhale,
Building resilience.
Exhale,
Grounded and steady.
Inhale,
Welcoming growth.
Exhale,
Grounding in what you've learned.
As you rest in this reflective space,
Gently explore what truly fulfills me.
Where am I holding back in life and why?
How can I better care for myself and others?
What would bring more peace or meaning to my day?
With each breath,
Invite honesty.
With each breath,
Allow space for your growth.
So as we come to the end of this practice,
Continue to breathe naturally.
And let this time settle gently within you.
These moments of self-reflection are a gift.
A sacred pause in the midst of life's noise.
A return to self-care.
Know that you are not meant to be perfect.
You are meant to be real.
You have permission to struggle and still be worthy of peace.
This calm,
This compassion,
You can return to at any time.
Carry this strength and this presence with you wherever your path leads.
You are worthy of love and you are enough.
