I'm so glad you're here.
My name is Ash Steele and I would like to acknowledge you for taking time out of your busy parental schedule to invest in yourself.
It's so important for parents to fill up their own love cup first,
To allow for that overflow of love for their children and partner,
Even in the most testing times.
This,
Amongst many other amazing benefits,
Is something that meditation can uniquely offer.
Before we begin,
Find yourself a comfortable position.
This may be sitting in a chair or laying on the ground.
Find a space where you'll be least interrupted.
Loosen any tight clothing.
Gently close your eyes.
And just know that it's normal for thoughts to arise throughout meditation.
When they do,
Just let them float by like a cloud in the sky without attaching to them or making meaning.
Just gently bring your attention back to your breath and the sound of my voice.
Bring your attention to your breath as it flows in and out.
Drawing deep breaths into your belly.
Allow your breath to bring vitality through your body.
Begin to connect with the ground beneath you.
Feel the weight of gravity holding you in this place.
Relax your eyes,
Your face,
Your shoulders,
Arms and legs.
Letting go of any tension and stress in your body.
Just let it all go.
Begin to feel the weightlessness as you let go of stress and worry.
Bring your attention to the centre of your heart and connect with your heartbeat.
And at the centre of your beating heart,
Begin descended love,
Compassion,
Acceptance,
Acknowledgement,
Patience and resilience.
Until your heart is so full,
It begins to overflow.
Just sit with this feeling of your overflowing heart,
Noticing how this makes your body and mind feel.
Bring your attention back to your heart.
At the centre of your heart,
A golden spark of light appears.
And with each breath you take,
This golden spark beams brighter and begins to expand around your heart.
And with each breath in and out,
This spark of golden light begins to glow around your torso.
Feeling larger with every breath,
This golden light starts to enclose your arms,
Your head,
Your legs.
Until your entire body is surrounded with golden light.
In your mind's eye,
See your child or your partner before you.
See their beautiful smile looking back at you.
And as they stand there before you,
Golden light from your overflowing heart begins to surround their hearts.
And as you send them love,
Compassion,
Acceptance,
Forgiveness,
Resilience and peace,
This golden light around their hearts begins to expand and enclose their entire body in golden light.
Notice the emotion on their face as they're surrounded in golden loving light.
This golden orb of light is your shield of protection throughout your day.
Wearing it like a knight in armour,
Going about your day with an overflow and abundance of love and protection from whatever does not resonate with love.
This golden orb of light is your shield of protection throughout your day.
