Welcome to today's guided meditation.
Find a place where you can sit or lie comfortably,
Where your body feels supported and safe.
Close your eyes.
Begin to notice your breath.
Slow,
Deep,
Effortless.
Inhale through your nose,
Filling your belly,
Your chest,
Your being.
And exhale through your mouth,
Letting tension and worries drift away.
With each breath,
Allow your body to become heavier,
Sinking into the surface beneath you.
Imagine roots growing from your feet and tailbone,
Anchoring you deep into the earth.
You are safe,
You are grounded,
You are ready to embark on a journey,
A journey to courage itself.
Now gently bring your attention to your heart center.
With every inhale,
Feel your chest expand with warmth.
With every exhale,
Release fear,
Doubt,
And hesitation.
You are opening to your own inner strength.
Imagine before you a path,
A winding trail through a deep,
Ancient forest.
The air is thick with the scent of pine and damp earth.
Sunlight filters through the canopy in golden streams,
Illuminating tiny particles of magic floating in the air.
As you walk,
Notice the soft crunch of leaves beneath your feet.
Each step brings you closer to something powerful,
Something ancient,
Something majestic.
With every step,
Repeat silently,
I am ready,
I am brave,
I am resilient.
Let these words ripple through your body like a gentle awakening pulse.
The forest begins to thin,
And ahead you see a vast cave opening,
Crystals embedded in the stone glitter in the dim light,
Casting rainbows across the walls.
The cave feels alive,
Humming with energy.
You feel a mix of awe and anticipation.
This is no ordinary place.
It is a sanctuary of courage,
The lair of a dragon.
As you approach,
Notice the heat of its presence,
Like sunlight spilling across your skin.
Your heartbeat quickens,
But not with fear,
With readiness.
You are about to meet a being who embodies everything you wish to awaken in yourself.
Step inside the cave.
The walls glimmer with veins of gold,
Jagged crystal formations,
And ancient runes that hum softly with power.
The air vibrates with energy.
It is thick and alive,
Yet comforting.
You hear a deep,
Resonant breathing,
Echoing through the cavern.
Shadows shift,
And a massive figure begins to emerge from the darkness.
It is the dragon.
Its scales shimmer like molten jewels,
A living tapestry of strength.
Its eyes meet yours,
Warm,
Knowing,
Unwavering.
Notice its size,
The way it fills the space,
Yet commands no fear,
Only respect.
Feel its gaze settle on you.
It is inviting,
Yet challenges you to rise to your own power.
Take a deep breath,
And feel the heat of its energy brushing against your skin.
It is the fire of courage,
Of bravery,
Of resilience.
Let it flow into you,
Moving into every cell,
Every corner of your being.
The dragon lowers its massive head toward you.
You sense intelligence and ancient wisdom radiating from it.
In this moment,
There is understanding.
You are here to receive courage,
Not just to admire it.
Imagine the dragon exhaling a warm,
Golden mist toward you.
With every inhale,
This mist flows into your body.
It settles into your heart,
Your gut,
Your limbs,
Filling you with steadfast courage and resilience.
If there is a fear,
A hesitation,
Or a challenge that has held you back,
Allow this dragon's energy to touch it.
Feel it dissolve,
Softened by the warmth and power surrounding you.
You are safe.
You are protected.
You are strong.
Now the dragon speaks,
But not in words.
Its wisdom flows directly into your mind,
Heart,
And soul.
Listen to it carefully.
Perhaps it shows you moments in your life when courage was needed,
But you doubted yourself.
See those moments again,
And this time,
See them through the dragon's eyes,
With compassion,
Understanding,
And the power to rise.
Allow the dragon to teach you how to stand tall when fear whispers,
How to face uncertainty with clarity,
How to move forward even when the path is unclear.
Absorb every shimmer of this wisdom.
The dragon now invites you to take a deep breath.
Try something.
Visualize yourself standing tall beside it.
Feel its wings brush past you,
Its power brushing through your being.
Imagine stepping into situations in your life that have felt daunting.
See yourself walking with the dragon's courage,
Calm,
Unshakable,
Empowered.
Whisper to yourself,
I am brave.
I am strong.
I am resilient.
Let it echo through your body with each heartbeat.
Feel the energy of the dragon solidifying inside you,
Like molten gold forging new courage within.
Before we leave the dragon's lair,
We will take deep rest here.
So allow your body to take the posture of ancient rest.
Gently come into stillness,
Lying back,
Settling onto a warm stone that is lined with comfy cushions and blankets.
Your arms rest at your sides,
Palms open,
Ready to receive.
Your legs fall away from each other,
Heavy and relaxed,
As if gravity itself is inviting you to soften.
This is the dragon's resting place,
Space where nothing hunts you,
Nothing demands your strength.
Here,
Even the fiercest beings rest their wings.
With every exhale,
Feel your body sink deeper into the earth,
Like embers settling after flame.
With every inhale,
Draw in quiet warmth,
Steady,
Protective,
Ancient.
You are not falling asleep.
You are entering the stillness where courage is forged.
In this resting body,
Your awareness sharpens,
Your senses awaken,
And the path to the dragon begins to open.
The time comes to leave the lair.
Thank the dragon for its wisdom,
Its warmth,
Its power,
And its protection during your time of rest.
Know that the dragon's courage now lives within you,
And you can call upon it whenever you need.
Slowly begin to retrace your steps through the cave,
Feeling lighter yet stronger.
Step back into the forest's path,
Sun filtering through the trees once again.
Every step reminds you of your newfound bravery.
Begin to bring your awareness back to the room you are in,
Back to the sounds,
The smells.
And now your body.
Begin to wiggle your fingers and toes.
Take a deep,
Grounding breath.
Yawn and stretch in whatever way serves you well.
In your own time,
When you are ready,
Gently open your eyes.
And as you come back fully,
Know that you carry the dragon's courage with you now,
Always available,
Always real.
You are brave,
You are powerful,
You are resilient.
Thank you for sharing your light with me here today in this meditation.
Until next time,
Remember,
Live,
Love,
And magic.
Take care.
