Hi,
This is Theresa Conte and thank you for joining me on this 27th day of 30 Days of Gratitude to Inspire and Uplift You.
Today,
I'd like to begin by sharing a quote from Zelda Fitzgerald.
She said,
Nobody has ever measured,
Even the poets,
How much a heart can hold.
And now a thought to ponder.
Today's quote made me think of the Persian poet Rumi,
Who said,
Your heart is as big as the ocean.
Wow.
Our heart's capacity is immeasurable,
Expansive,
And big enough to hold the world in love.
Today,
I'd like to take us on a journey that opens our hearts to a greater expression and experience of love.
If you're game,
I invite you to join me.
So let's begin.
Sit or lie in a comfortable position,
Close your eyes,
Take a breath,
And let your attention move down into the center of your heart.
You might find it helpful to put your hand on your heart in order to feel the gentle rise and fall of your chest more clearly and to make that connection with your heart.
As you breathe in,
Imagine the space around your heart expanding.
And as you exhale,
Imagine your breath moving out into the world through you.
Breathing in,
Feeling the space around your heart expanding,
Opening to love.
And as you exhale,
Imagine your breath moving that love out into the world through you.
Breathing in,
The heart expanding and awakening to love.
Breathing out that love into the world through you.
Feeling safe,
Relaxed,
Comfortable.
Now as you breathe,
Notice the door in the center of your heart and a sign on it that says Enter.
Feeling curious and a little adventurous and safe,
You accept the invitation.
And as you walk through the doorway,
You are greeted by a beautiful white healing light that surrounds you with unconditional love.
See yourself standing in the center of that light with your arms extended,
Soaking that healing light in and letting it fill you with its peace,
Its unconditional love,
The sense of joy,
Health,
Well-being,
And happiness.
Such an amazing and delicious feeling.
See it washing away any fears or doubts about who you are,
About what you've done,
Or why you're here.
Just feeling so connected to that light and the love that's filling and flowing through you,
Extending itself through you as it fills you.
Feel yourself gently,
Gently letting go of any residual doubt,
Tension,
Or fear,
Like mist from the ocean moving up into the atmosphere above you.
As the healing light transforms any of these residual beliefs or feelings into peace,
Love,
And happiness,
Feeling yourself whole,
Complete,
And worthy,
Filled with love and light.
Now imagine someone who you love and care about,
Someone who's been there for you,
Who you value and appreciate,
And who loves,
Cares about,
And values you.
It could even be an animal,
Spiritual being,
Or guide,
If that's who comes to mind.
Whoever it is,
See them standing in front of you,
Facing you,
Then let them know how much you love and appreciate them,
And let the light within your heart reach out to them and surround and fill them with unconditional love,
Understanding,
And appreciation.
Knowing this love is the love that is unconditional and eternal,
Not human love,
But the love that connects us all,
The love of the divine.
See them as they are now filled with this love,
Knowing that they too are now channels of love and light,
And can share the unconditional love with others.
See them receiving and filling with love as you let them know how grateful you are for their being in your life.
Then when you're ready,
Say goodbye for now as you wish them well and let them go,
But keeping a sense of connection with them as you stand and are surrounded by that light.
Now see who else comes to mind.
Perhaps there's someone else waiting there for your love and attention.
Maybe it's a neighbor,
A colleague,
An acquaintance,
Or an animal.
If so,
Say hello,
And once again,
See them standing in front of you,
Facing you.
Let them know how much you value and appreciate them just for being on this path with you,
Even if you don't know them very well,
As we are all connected.
Then,
As before,
Let the love within your heart reach out to them and fill them with unconditional love,
The love that is eternal.
Perhaps there's a sense of joyfulness or lightness about the experience that fills you and them.
See them surrounded by light,
Uplifted,
Inspired,
Delighted,
And perhaps having that experience yourself.
And then,
When you're ready,
Say goodbye for now and let them go,
Knowing that they too are now channels of love and light and can share the unconditional love that they've received with others.
Now bring someone to mind with whom you've experienced some difficulty,
Nothing traumatic or too difficult,
Perhaps just someone with whom you've had a disagreement and have perhaps held out of your heart.
If you're comfortable,
Imagine them standing in front of you,
Facing you.
They too are worthy of and in need of love.
Let the radiant light and the unconditional love that fills and flows through you reach out to them and surround them and fill them with love.
See them healthy,
Happy,
And whole.
See that love surrounding both of you,
Healing,
Blessing,
And connecting you in ways perhaps that you've never felt before.
When that feels complete,
Wish them well,
Say goodbye for now,
And let them go,
Knowing they too are now channels of love and light and can share the unconditional love with others.
Once again,
Take a few deep breaths and connect with the radiant light and the unconditional love within you.
Perhaps at a deeper level,
Feel it expanding even further from within and through you,
Flowing out and extending across the city in which you live,
The country,
And around the world,
Filling the world with love.
Notice how you feel as the light and the unconditional love fills and replenishes you,
Like a fountain that is always flowing.
Take a few moments to rest in the joy,
The love,
And the deep sense of fulfillment knowing you are loved,
Cherished,
And supported now and always.
When you're ready,
Take a breath or two and open your eyes.
If you like,
You can do this practice as a daily,
Weekly,
Or monthly meditation,
Bringing the same or different people and situations to mind as you feel safe and as they appear to you.
We are beacons of light,
Channels of love,
Joy,
And prosperity.
We can and do make a difference.
Let your light shine today.
Let it bless the world with love.
Wishing you a most wonderful day.
