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Release Expectations And Embody Self-Love

by Dana Retzlaff

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4.8
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guided
Activity
Meditation
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Everyone
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Goddess, this meditation was created for you—the radiant, powerful woman who is ready to release the weight of others’ expectations and reclaim her confidence. If you’ve ever felt that your worth depends on someone else’s opinion, this practice will remind you of the truth: You are already enough. Through gentle guidance, you’ll let go of the emotional heaviness that’s been holding you back. You’ll release the voices and judgments that aren’t yours to carry and reconnect with the divine, magnetic energy that lives within you. Imagine standing fully in your power—loving your body, trusting your path, and feeling untouchable in your confidence. This is your moment to heal, to cry if needed, and to step into the lightness of self-love. Listen now to awaken the unstoppable goddess within you and embody the love, joy, and freedom you deserve.

Self LoveEmpowermentConfidenceEmotional ReleaseGroundingVisualizationBoundary SettingHealingHeart CenteringSelf Love AffirmationGrounding TechniqueBody VisualizationNegative Energy ReleaseEmotional CleansingEmpowerment Affirmation

Transcript

Welcome Goddess,

This is your sacred space to let go of anything that no longer serves you.

It's a space to release the expectations placed on you by others and to reclaim your power,

Your worth and your love for yourself.

Find a comfortable position,

Seated or lying down and enclose your eyes gently and take a deep breath in,

Hold it and exhale slowly,

Let your body relax and soften with each breath This is your time,

You are safe here,

You are loved here.

Feel the surface beneath you,

Supporting your body.

Imagine golden roots growing from the base of your spine,

Reaching deep into the earth.

These roots are strong,

Unshakable and grounding you in the present moment.

With each breath,

Feel yourself connecting deeper to the earth,

Releasing any heaviness or tension you've been holding.

Breathe in strength and exhale anything that feels heavy,

Let it flow out of your body and into the earth where it can be transformed into light.

Now bring your awareness to your body,

Picture yourself standing in front of a full length mirror.

You see your reflection but this time you're looking at yourself through eyes of pure love.

Take this moment to notice every detail,

Your waist,

Your curves,

Your skin,

Your hair.

This is your body,

Strong,

Resilient and uniquely yours.

You place your hands gently over your heart and you feel its steady rhythm.

Your body is alive,

Vibrant and here to support you on this journey.

As you look deeper,

Repeat silently or aloud,

My body is my partner and I honor her.

I am enough exactly as I am.

I love and appreciate every part of me.

Now bring to mind any expectations or comments from others,

Words that have lingered in your mind,

Moments that have made you doubt yourself.

Imagine these words as heavy stones sitting in your hands,

Feel their weight,

How heavy they feel,

Acknowledge how they made you feel.

Now I want you to say silently or aloud,

These expectations are not mine to carry.

I release the weight of others opinions and return to myself.

Visualize yourself standing by a flowing river and one by one place each stone into the water.

Watch as the current carries them away far out of sight.

Feel your hands becoming lighter,

Your heart becoming freer and your energy becoming your own again.

As the river clears the weight you've been carrying,

A golden light begins to rise within you.

This light starts in your chest,

Warm and radiant and it expands with every breath you take.

It moves into your arms,

Your legs,

Your face and surrounds your entire body.

This light is your power,

It is your worth,

Your beauty,

Your strength.

It is always within you,

Untouched by anyone else's expectations.

Repeat silently or aloud,

I am powerful.

I am worthy.

I am enough just as I am.

Feel these words sinking deeply into every cell of your body.

Now bring your partner to mind or anyone whose expectations have weighed on you.

See them standing a few steps away from you,

Surrounded by their own energy.

Acknowledge them with compassion but also with clarity.

Their words,

Their opinions,

Their judgments,

They belong to them,

Not to you.

Place an invisible boundary of light between you and them.

This boundary is strong yet gentle.

It allows love to flow between you but it blocks negativity or pressure from reaching you.

Repeat silently or aloud,

I release myself from the need to live up to anyone else's expectations.

Their words do not define me.

I choose to love myself unconditionally.

Feel the boundary strengthening,

Protecting your peace and reminding you that you are a whole on your own.

Now take a deep breath in and exhale fully.

Let anything that feels heavy flow out with your breath.

If tears come,

Let them.

This is your release,

Your moment to let go of anything that has weighed on your heart or your body.

Feel the relief of setting yourself free.

Let the tears,

The breath and the energy cleanse you,

Leaving behind only love,

Light and truth.

Place both hands over your heart and feel its steady rhythm.

Whisper silently or aloud,

I am safe in my body.

I am enough exactly as I am.

I release what does not serve me and I choose love.

As you bring awareness back to the room,

Feel the light within you glowing stronger than ever.

You are radiant,

You are powerful and you are free.

Open your eyes when you are ready,

Carrying this sense of love and empowerment with you into your day.

Meet your Teacher

Dana RetzlaffKarlsruhe, Germany

4.8 (24)

Recent Reviews

Kathy

June 18, 2025

Your meditations always set the tone for me and enhances my life tremendously! I am so grateful for you! Namaste

Andrea

May 4, 2025

Very powerfull session .As all of them are infused with life changing tips and exercises of the mind.so happy I found you.😍🙏💜

Mila

January 23, 2025

That was so beautiful, the bubble that only opens for positive energy and stops any expactations was amazing 🥹🫶

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