Greetings and welcome.
Take a moment to settle into a position that feels supportive for your body.
You might be seated,
Lying down,
Or resting back,
Whatever feels most comfortable right now.
If it feels okay,
Allow your eyes to gently close or soften your gaze.
Begin by noticing your breath.
No need to change it yet.
Just notice the natural rhythm of breathing in and breathing out.
Now,
Gently deepen the breath.
Inhale through the nose and exhale slowly through the mouth.
Let your shoulders drop just a bit.
Let your jaw soften.
Let the space behind your eyes relax.
You don't need to do anything else right now.
You are allowed to arrive exactly as you are.
As you settle,
I want to invite you to gently notice if there's a part of you that carries questions about belonging.
This might be a part that wonders,
Do I really belong here?
Am I enough?
Do I deserve this space?
You don't need to push this part away.
You're not here to judge it or fix it.
Just notice it with curiosity and compassion.
See if you can say quietly to yourself,
I see you.
This part likely learned to show up to protect you,
To keep you alert,
To help you succeed.
And right now,
You're simply letting it know that you're here with it.
Bring your attention back to your breath,
Inhale and exhale.
Now,
Place one hand on your chest or somewhere that feels grounding for you.
Feel the steady rhythm of your body,
Your breath,
Your heartbeat.
This body carries you through classrooms,
Conversations,
Exams,
Expectations,
And transitions.
And it is worthy of care.
I want to offer this gently.
You do not need to earn your place here.
You do not need to prove your worth.
You do not need to shrink or over perform to belong.
You belong because you are here.
Let those words land in your body,
Not just your mind.
You belong because you are here.
If it feels supportive,
Imagine roots extending from your body,
Perhaps from your feet,
Your spine,
Or your seat down into the ground beneath you.
These roots connect you to stability,
To history,
To strength that didn't start with you and doesn't end with you.
You are not walking this path alone.
Even when it feels heavy,
Even when doubt shows up,
Even when the pressure feels real,
You are rooted.
Notice if your breath has changed.
Notice any softening or resistance or nothing at all.
All of it is welcome.
If the part of you that questions belonging is still present,
See if you can gently tell it.
You don't have to work so hard right now.
I've got this moment.
You are allowed to take up space.
You are allowed to learn.
You are allowed to grow without being perfect.
Take one more slow breath in and a long breath out.
As we begin to close,
I invite you to carry this with you.
Your presence matters.
Your voice matters.
And you belong right here,
Right now.
When you're ready,
Gently bring awareness back to the room around you.
Wiggle your fingers or your toes.
And if your eyes were closed,
Open them softly.
Move into the rest of your day grounded,
Supported,
And connected to your inner knowing.
Thank you for practicing with me today.
