So just make yourselves as comfortable as possible.
And making any final adjustments to get yourself as comfortable as you possibly can.
Make sure you're,
If you need to take a drink,
Take a drink.
It's important that you feel comfortable in this space.
And we're just going to start today by taking a few gentle breaths.
Just breathing all the way in,
Allowing your belly to expand almost like you're blowing up a balloon.
And on the out breath,
Just allowing yourself to sink a bit deeper into the chair or the floor.
And just become aware of your body for a moment.
Just notice if you're holding on to any tension.
And if you are,
Just breathe into those areas.
And on each out breath,
Just allowing any tension to go.
Maybe relaxing the forehead.
The jaw.
Just becoming aware of how your shoulders feel right now.
Just allowing your shoulders to drop.
Just allowing the muscles in your back to completely melt down and soften.
And maybe just notice how you're breathing for a moment.
Is it rapid?
Is it slow?
Just allow the breath to gently come and go.
Just allowing your body to completely relax.
Moving down to the hips.
Thighs.
Knees.
Your shins and calves.
All the way down to the soles of your feet.
Just allowing yourself to completely arrive into this space.
And let go of whatever you've already done today.
Or any plans that you have for later.
Give yourself permission to be here.
Now just place your focus on your breath for a moment.
And just allow each breath to become a gentle wave.
Reminding you that you're safe.
You're safe in this space.
And you are here.
And you are here.
Gentle rhythmical wave.
And now just bring your awareness to your heart centre.
This is the home of your compassion and truth.
And if it feels comfortable for you,
You can bring your hand up over your heart space.
And see if you can imagine a warm light glowing softly in this space.
Growing brighter and warmer with each breath.
And as you breathe,
Silently whisper,
I am here for myself.
I am open to loving myself.
Just repeat this a few times.
I am here for myself.
I am open to loving myself.
As you're breathing in through your heart,
Silently repeating,
I am here for myself.
And I am open to loving myself.
Just allow those words to ripple through your body right now.
I am here for myself.
I am open to loving myself.
Where open feels too much,
I am willing to love myself.
We often have so much love and appreciation for others,
For loved ones,
Family,
Friends.
How often do we have that love for ourselves?
How often can we have that compassion to be willing to even like ourselves?
Gently repeating,
I am here for myself.
I am open to loving myself.
I am open to loving myself.
Or I am open to liking myself.
Whatever feels comfortable for you.
Now gently bring to mind something you appreciate about yourself.
It could be your kindness.
Your courage.
Your creativity.
Or your resilience.
Just notice how it feels in your body to acknowledge this part of you.
Let yourself feel this appreciation without rushing.
Cultivating an appreciation for yourself.
If your mind wanders,
Just gently guide it back to your breath.
And to this sense of gratitude.
And if it helps,
You can silently repeat,
I honour myself.
I appreciate who I am.
I honour myself.
I appreciate who I am.
And breathe this in.
Letting it nourish yourselves.
Let it settle into your heart.
It's okay to honour yourself and appreciate yourself.
Is there a part of yourself you have been judging or rejecting?
If so,
Invite it into this space of loving awareness.
Imagine wrapping this part of you in a warm,
Comforting light.
Let it know it's safe to rest here.
Silently whisper,
I am willing to love all parts of myself.
I offer myself kindness and acceptance.
I am willing to love all parts of myself.
I offer myself kindness and acceptance.
Just breathe in compassion.
And breathe out any self-criticism.
Breathe in acceptance.
And breathe out any shame.
Allow your breath to be soft and slow.
Let these words move through you,
Almost like a gentle,
Soft breeze.
Breathing in kindness.
Breathing in compassion.
And breathe out any self-criticism.
Breathing in acceptance.
And breathe out shame.
Now just bring in your breath back into your heart space.
And gently repeat those words that I'm about to say to you now.
And almost allow it to feel completely true for you,
If it doesn't.
Just allow yourself to repeat these words.
I am enough,
Exactly as I am.
I am worthy of love and kindness.
I am love.
I am loved.
I am loving.
I am loving.
Let these words settle deeply into your being.
I am enough,
Exactly as I am.
I am worthy of love and kindness.
I am love.
I am worthy of love and kindness.
I am worthy of love and kindness.
I am loved.
I am loving.
Just rest there.
Allowing all those words to integrate into your body.
Allowing your breath to feel like it's your anchor.
If your mind's wandering,
Just bring it back to your breath.
Allow yourself to just rest in this space.
See if you can allow yourself to feel self-love within your body right now.
Feel perhaps a warmth in your heart.
A calm in your breath.
And the softness within your being.
Allow yourself to just rest in that space for a few moments.
Feeling the warmth in your heart.
Calm in your breath.
And the softness within you.
Softness within your being.
And know that you can return to this place of self-love whenever you need.
And as we bring this meditation to a close,
Please take in an energizing breath now.
Allow yourself to fill with gratitude for this moment.
And maybe a gentle,
Soft sigh on the exhale.
Maybe have a little wiggle of your fingers.
Your toes.
And when you feel ready,
You can come back to the room.
Maybe having a stretch.
Take your time to come back to the room.
Thank you.
