Calming the storm within.
Welcome dear traveller to this voyage of calming the storm within.
Today we stand on the shores of our internal landscape,
Where swirling storms of stress,
Demand and distraction can often threaten our peace.
Yet even amidst the turmoil,
We know there lies a tranquil haven within us,
A place untouched by the chaos,
Serene and silent.
As we embark on this journey,
We are guided by the wisdom of the ancients and by the reminder that feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky.
Your conscious breathing is our anchor.
So let's begin our journey now.
Close your eyes if you haven't already and settle into a comfortable position.
Now take one long slow deep breath in through the nose,
Fill your lungs and let it go through your mouth.
Let's do that again.
One long slow deep breath in through the nose,
Fill the top of your lungs and let it go with an ah through the mouth.
One more time now.
Lovely long slow deep breath in through the nose,
The top of your lungs and let it all go with an ah through the mouth.
Relax.
Feel the solid ground beneath you,
Like the sturdy deck of our ship ready to support you as we sail.
As you attune to your breath,
Feel it like a gentle breeze setting our journey into motion,
Pushing us off from the harbour of our everyday existence and leading us towards the tranquil waters of inner peace.
As we embark on our journey,
Take a moment to feel the rhythm of your breath.
The in and the out.
The in and the out.
Like waves on the ocean.
Notice the soft steady rise and fall of your chest,
Just like the gentle ebb and flow of waves against our vessel.
With each inhale,
Imagine pulling in energy,
Vitality and courage for the journey ahead.
With each exhale,
Envision letting go of the ties that bind you to the shores of worry and tension.
Feel the thrill of anticipation as we start to navigate the seas of our internal world.
Now as we move farther from the shores of our daily lives,
We sail deeper into the heart of our internal sea.
You may feel the wind growing stronger,
The waves growing larger,
The sky may darken as the internal storm makes itself known.
This storm is made of your worries,
Your fears,
Your doubts and all that stress that clings to you.
Remember,
Dear traveller,
That the waves may seem wild and uncontrollable,
Crashing around you,
Threatening to toss your vessel.
Thunderstorms of fear may roar echoing in your mind,
Cyclones of self-doubt may swirl,
Trying to veer you off your course.
But remember,
Dear traveller,
You are the master of your vessel.
You are the captain of your inner world.
Feel the solidity of the deck beneath you,
Grounding you,
Giving you all the stability you need.
Listen to the wind of your breath in your sails,
Your constant companion through any storm.
Even amidst the chaos,
It remains steady and calm,
Ready to guide you.
With each inhale,
Draw in strength and resilience,
Pulling it deep within you.
With each exhale,
Let go of the fear,
The tension,
The doubts that feed that storm.
Imagine the storm gradually losing power,
Its fierce winds quieting with every deep breath you take.
Imagine the sun starting to break through the heavy dark clouds.
Feel its warmth,
Its light,
Gradually seeping through the grey.
Picture the clouds dissipating,
The sun's radiant beams bathing your sea in a golden glow,
Painting a path of calm through the chaos.
Feel the power of your breath acting as a soothing chant for the raging sea within.
With each conscious breath,
Assure yourself of your ability to navigate through this storm,
To calm the tempest within.
You are not at the mercy of this storm,
You are its master.
And as you master your inner world,
So too can you master the waves of the world outside.
As we continue to sail,
Guided by our conscious breath,
You may start to notice a shift in the waters.
The storm begins to quieten,
The wild waves calm,
And the thundering clouds start to part.
Your breath,
Like a soft lullaby,
Soothes the storm,
Revealing a serene sea that has hidden beneath all along.
Bask in the calm and silence of this sea.
Feel this tranquil energy seep into your very being,
Soothing your mind,
Softening your heart and calming your spirit.
Our voyage now brings us to the still waters of inner peace.
This calm sea is a mirror reflecting your inner state.
Look at its surface,
Smooth and undisturbed,
A testament to the tranquility you've achieved within.
As you carry this tranquil energy back with you,
Remember that you hold the key to return here any time.
As you carry this tranquil energy back with you,
Remember you hold the power to calm the storms within and navigate towards peace with your breath as your faithful guide.
Begin to awaken from this journey now,
Wiggling your fingers and your toes,
Gently rolling your shoulders,
Feeling the world around you anew.
As you open your eyes,
Remember that you carry the tranquil sea within you,
Ready to calm the storms of your life.
And as we conclude this journey,
Let's take a moment to express some gratitude.
Gratitude for the courage it took to face your internal storm.
Gratitude for the calmness you've cultivated within.
And gratitude for the ancient wisdom.
Remember,
The peace you've found today is not a distant shore you've reached,
But a calm harbour that exists within you.
A refuge you can return to whenever life's storms brew.
As you move back into your day,
Carry this peaceful energy with you.
May it light your way,
Keep your seas calm,
And guide you through any storm in future.
Until our next journey,
Go in peace.
Namaste.
