Welcome.
This meditation will guide you to create a place of peace.
One that feels safe and grounding.
It may be a place you've visited before,
Or one you create entirely in your mind.
As you move through this meditation,
Note that there is no right or wrong way to experience it.
This is your space.
Allow your senses to guide you and give yourself permission to feel supported and at ease.
Start by finding a comfortable position,
Whether that be sitting or lying down.
Allow your body to soften while staying gently alert.
If it feels safe,
You're welcome to close your eyes or focus on something non-distracting with your eyes lowered.
Take a moment to notice what's supporting you,
The chair or the floor,
The places your body is making contact,
And allow yourself to settle here.
Take a slow,
Gentle breath in and out.
Settle in.
Now invite your imagination to guide you to a space that feels safe,
Peaceful,
And welcoming.
This could be anywhere.
A quiet room,
Somewhere in nature,
Like a favorite park,
Or favorite neighborhood spot,
Community space,
Or somewhere you create entirely in your mind.
Anywhere that brings you comfort.
Allow this place to come alive in your mind.
Notice what you see around you.
Colors,
Shapes,
The light,
Movement.
Notice what you hear.
Perhaps a gentle breeze,
Water,
City noise in the distance,
Music,
Voices you trust,
Or gentle quiet.
Notice what you feel in your body.
The sensations of the ground beneath you,
The air on your skin,
The sense of being held or supported.
As you're here,
It's natural for the mind to drift or wander,
Especially if your brain tends to move quickly.
When you notice that happening,
Nothing is wrong.
Gently reorient to this space,
To a sound,
A sensation,
A feeling of peace,
And continue.
If it feels comforting,
You might imagine that you are not alone in this place.
You may notice supportive people,
Loved ones,
Ancestors,
Pets,
Or simply even a sense of companionship or protection.
These presences don't need to do or say anything.
They're simply here with you,
Helping this space feel safer,
Steadier,
More grounded.
As you explore this place,
Allow your senses to guide you.
Touch,
Look,
Listen,
Explore in whichever way feels right.
You might even take a seat and settle in.
If it feels helpful,
Notice your breathing,
Just as one part of your experience here,
A part that stays with you everywhere you go.
Again,
It's okay if your mind wanders.
Simply return your focus to this place of peace whenever you notice it drifting.
Take a moment to notice what it's like to be here,
To feel at peace,
To feel grounded,
To feel supported.
This is your personal place of peace,
And you can return to it any time you wish.
Even briefly remembering the space or the feelings it offers can bring a sense of peace or steadiness.
When you're ready,
Gently bring your attention back to your current space.
Notice your body,
The places it makes contact,
The space around you.
Take a final,
Deep,
Grounding breath.
And when it feels right,
Slowly open your eyes,
Bringing this sense of peace with you into the rest of your day.
