Welcome to our guided meditation to help release the need for control and surrender to the flow of life.
Please make yourself comfortable and we will begin.
In this meditation,
We will be going through some breathing exercises,
As well as utilizing self-help tools to help us be at peace with the way our lives unfold before us.
When we try to control everything,
We aren't able to enjoy the journey,
And we hope that this meditation can help you to see this more clearly.
Let's first take some deep breaths to ground ourselves and center our mind for this practice.
Deep breath in.
.
.
And release.
Deep breath in.
.
.
And release.
One more deep breath in.
.
.
And release.
Allow your body to relax as we begin.
Deepak Chopra once said,
If you want to reach a state of bliss,
Make a decision to relinquish the need to control.
It isn't always easy to surrender and trust what fate has in store for us.
Many of us have the inherent desire to control every aspect of our lives,
Such as how we want our day or relationships to unfold.
Oftentimes,
Even wanting to control others and situations that are out of our hands,
As if it must be our way,
And when it doesn't unfold the way we planned,
Anger and frustration can surface within,
Leading us to resist the moment we are in rather than enjoying it.
Wanting to have full control of our lives is perfectly natural,
Though having acceptance in whatever comes our way can allow us to stay calm and at peace.
Trusting that what has happened was not only the way it was supposed to unfold,
But that if we let go of our resistance,
We will likely see this outcome as better than what we had originally planned.
The truth is that we have no control over others,
Nor do we have control over the outcome of many situations in our lives.
What we do have control over,
Though,
Is our reaction to those moments,
And that is where our power lies.
Your thoughts are what dictate your emotional responses,
And if you can keep your thoughts under control,
You will find yourself accepting what has unfolded with trust and ease.
Let's take a few more breaths in as we release the desire to control that which we cannot change.
Breathe in and repeat after me.
Deep breath in through your nose,
And exhale.
I release control.
Deep breath in,
And exhale.
I surrender to the flow of life.
One more deep breath in,
And exhale.
I accept how my life is unfolding.
Now just relax for a moment,
Listening to the sounds,
Feeling your body wind down as the soft chimes ease their way through your mind.
The more trust you have for your path,
The easier it becomes to surrender whatever may surface.
Acceptance is key to releasing resistance.
Remember,
You cannot control others.
You cannot change the outcomes of life events,
But you can change your thoughts and how you react.
The first step is being mindful of your thoughts as a situation begins to diverge from your expectations.
This simple tool can give you the opportunity to choose to be in a space of positivity,
Leading you to a place of acceptance and freedom.
Let's take a few more breaths in together and repeat after me.
When you take your deep breath in,
Feel your chest and stomach expand,
And as you exhale,
Releasing all the oxygen in your body.
Deep breath in,
And release.
I release my expectations.
Breathe in,
And release.
I release control.
One more breath in,
And release.
I surrender to the flow.
Feel your body relaxing and gaining trust in yourself and your path.
One way to reprogram our thoughts is to look backward at past events and surrender to whatever has happened.
Even if you don't agree with the outcome,
You can make the choice to accept it.
Breathe into your experience and tell yourself,
I accept what has unfolded and trust that it is for my higher good.
Let's now practice releasing control.
I want you to think of a moment when you became upset that something didn't unfold the way that you wanted.
What ended up happening after it didn't go your way?
Did the situation benefit you in the long run?
Or did it have a negative impact?
Either way,
A lesson was learned,
Which is how we grow.
I want you to hold that feeling of wanting control of that situation in your mind and then tell yourself,
I release my desired outcome of the situation.
I trust that whatever happens to me is meant for me.
Let go of control and trust the flow of life.
There are many times in life that we may feel powerless,
But the power comes from your thoughts and how you dictate them.
The goal of releasing control is to find acceptance in the outcome.
We must trust that whatever unfolds for us is for our higher good,
Even if we may not see it.
Accepting that we aren't in control and that the more we resist what has happened,
The more powerless we will feel can allow us to be more mindful of our thoughts and begin to find the joy in life.
When things don't go your way,
Surrendering to the flow can allow you to easily navigate your emotions and let go of your predetermined outcome of that situation,
Bringing you peace in the end.
Surrender and accept the changes in your life.
Trust the flow and know that the more we resist,
The more we suffer.
Acceptance is the key to letting go of control.
Thank you for taking this time to release control with us.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
