Find yourself in a comfortable seat,
Allowing your body to relax and settle into this moment.
You can gently close your eyes or take a soft gaze down towards the floor.
Let yourself settle into long,
Full,
Deep breathing.
Find the breath in through the nose and out through the nose.
As you settle in,
Allow your breath to become effortless,
Almost like a whisper.
With each exhale,
The body becoming more and more relaxed,
Letting your shoulders relax down your back and away from your ears,
Releasing tension between the eyes,
Releasing the tension and the space behind your eyes.
And as you breathe,
You bring your awareness into the center of your being,
Into the place that is the essence of who you really are.
You begin to connect with your inner self,
Your inner wisdom,
And that spark of light that resides within you.
Connecting to this deep sense of knowing,
Connecting with this light,
You recognize the importance of caring for yourself.
You recognize that by nurturing and prioritizing your own well-being,
You are better equipped to help and support others.
Just like a wellspring,
Your capacity to give and support others is replenished when you care and support yourself.
You let go of those feelings of guilt or hesitation that might arise when you consider self-care.
You understand that prioritizing the self is not selfish,
But an essential act of self-love.
This is self-preservation.
It allows you to show up fully and authentically for others.
On your inhales,
Imagine that you're drawing in this sense of care,
Of worth,
Of compassion for the self.
Feel these qualities filling your entire being.
Nourish every cell.
Nourish every fiber of what you are.
And with each exhale,
You release any doubts,
Any self-criticism,
All of that negative talk that might hinder you from the ability to recognize your own self-worth.
You notice and reflect on your unique qualities,
Your incredible strengths,
All the contributions that you make in this world.
You recognize that you have inherent worth simply by being who you are.
You are so special.
Allow this recognition to fill your heart and your mind with a deep sense of self-appreciation and of acceptance.
Visualize a radiant light at the center of your chest,
And that light represents your self-worth,
Your self-compassion.
And see this light growing brighter with each breath.
It continues to expand.
It envelops you.
And you feel its warmth and its love as an affirmation of your value.
Imagine that you could extend this light out to others.
Visualize it out beyond your body.
Let it touch everyone and everything around you.
Send love,
Send compassion,
Send support to the people in your life.
Recognize their worth and their need for self-care as well.
As you continue to breathe,
You affirm in your mind,
I am deserving of love and care.
I prioritize my well-being to better support others.
I recognize and embrace my own worth.
I am deserving of love and care.
I prioritize my well-being to better support others.
I recognize and embrace my own worth.
Allow these affirmations to resonate deeply within you.
Feel the empowerment and strength that comes from recognizing and honoring your own worth and honoring the importance of caring for yourself.
As you feel ready,
You could draw your awareness back into the flow of your breath.
Feeling the surface beneath you,
Feeling the sensations in the body.
Appreciate this opportunity to nurture yourself and know that by nurturing yourself,
You're creating a foundation of strength and compassion for everyone else around you.
You can slowly begin to open your eyes as you carry this compassion with you throughout the day.
You are valuable.
You are worthy.
Take that with you and take good care.
