Hi friend.
Welcome to today's session.
Sit comfortably in a quiet place free from distractions.
Whether you're on a chair or the floor,
Sit tall with a neutral spine.
Today we will look at how shining a light on the positive influences in our lives can really make a big difference.
When we take the time to acknowledge and appreciate all the good stuff around us,
We open up a whole new level of mindfulness and gratitude.
By tuning into these positive vibes,
We can cultivate a more positive mindset,
Leading to increased happiness,
Reduced stress,
And improved relationships.
So why not give it a try today?
We will look at some of our little helpers throughout our lives.
Close your eyes and breathe in.
And out through your nose.
Take a few cycles of breath to settle into your seat and to settle the energy of your mind.
Now that you've arrived,
Invite your helpers.
Bring to mind anyone who has ever helped you in your life.
And you remember each one.
Invite them to sit in the sky ahead of you.
See them there,
Looking down and smiling upon where you are.
Right here and right now.
Remember back to your mother and father perhaps.
Or your family,
Those who helped raise you.
Recall who taught you the most basic survival skills in life,
Who taught you to eat,
Brush your teeth,
And tie your shoes.
Recall all the traditional teachers and helpers in your life,
Remembering who taught you how to read,
How to think critically,
Who taught you how to ask questions or wonder.
Then we will invite those with non-traditional roles,
Someone you know who helped you by simply being an example,
A listener,
Or an inspiration.
And then maybe there have been helpers in your life who appeared in challenging ways,
Forceful,
Even wrathful perhaps.
And if you'd like to,
Invite them to sit up there with the others,
Smiling down upon you.
Invite anyone else who deserves a place of honor.
Anyone whose life has changed the course of yours.
Anyone who has contributed to who you are.
And once they are up there,
Feel their presence.
See them smiling upon you,
Proud of you,
Loving you.
Feel their support,
Their love,
And their care for you.
Visualize that love and support and care as rays of light shining down on you.
Allow it to seep into your body and feel its warmth.
Feel the warmth of that light both within you and like a blanket surrounding you.
Allow for your body to be held by all that love and kindness.
Recognize where you are,
Here,
Meditating,
Continuing to grow,
Continuing to learn,
Walking the path of self-improvement.
Recognize how precious,
Special,
And rare that is.
And recognize how each one of your helpers has somehow contributed to your arrival right here in this place and time.
As you feel their warmth shining down on you,
Remember that you are never alone and that these helpers,
In some sense,
Are always with you.
Feel their warmth in your heart and generate a deep gratitude for each of your helpers of all the light that's shining down upon you,
Of all the light that's seeping into your body and your heart.
Send some of that light back to your helpers,
From your heart to theirs.
If and when you're ready to close your meditation,
In your own words,
Thank your helpers.
As you thank them,
Send them light from your heart.
You are smiling back upon them as they smile down at you.
Then visualize every one of your helpers and all the light surrounding them,
Dissolving into one bright shining ball of gold.
A globe of pure light,
Vibrant and glowing.
Feel that light slowly descend from the sky above you to the center of your heart.
Feel its warmth,
The warmth of your countless helpers within you.
Stay connected to that warmth as you slowly open your eyes and remember all your helpers.
In that light within your heart,
As you move about your day,
Thank you my friend for making a difference in my life.
