This is a KTK alchemy meditation designed to help you peel back the layers of self.
Get comfy whether you're sitting or stretched out.
Close your eyes and take a slow deep breath in and let it out.
Feel yourself sinking into pure relaxation like your body's just melting into the surface beneath you.
With each breath you can release the weight of the day,
Soften your shoulders,
Unclench your jaw and just let your mind exhale.
Now picture yourself as a Russian doll,
Layers upon layers making up who you are.
Tonight we're peeling them back,
Unlocking the parts of you that deserve to shine.
Each layer holds a piece of your story,
Some parts you love,
Others you've tried to hide,
But there is no good or bad here.
Everything in life is made up of duality and every part of you plays a role in making you whole.
Even the things that you don't like about yourself,
If you learn to master them,
They could become your superpowers.
So with love and curiosity,
Let's begin.
The first layer,
Your outer shell.
This is your curated self,
The version of you the world sees.
The one who walks into a room,
Posts on social media,
Shows up to work,
Look at them.
How do they carry themselves?
What's the vibe?
How do they move,
Speak and interact?
Now let's take a moment to explore the shadow here.
What parts of this version of you do you admire?
What parts feel performative or disconnected?
There's no judgment,
Only awareness.
Take a deep breath in.
Just appreciating how this version has helped you navigate life.
But tonight,
We're going deeper.
Imagine gently lifting this outer shell away and setting it aside so we can step forward into the next layer.
The second layer,
The hidden self.
This is the part of you that only you know.
The secret thoughts,
The dreams,
The unspoken truths.
Maybe it holds your fears.
Maybe it holds your deepest ambitions.
Look at this version of you.
What do they want to say?
What emotions rise up?
Now let's explore the duality that lives here.
What strengths does this hidden self hold?
And what fears do they hold?
Fears,
Doubts or insecurities have shaped it.
Remember,
Even these so-called weaknesses have potential.
If understood,
They could be turned into strengths.
Breathe in deep,
Honoring this part of you.
Thank it for keeping your inner world safe.
And now,
With love,
Remove this layer,
Stepping even deeper.
The third layer,
The unknown self.
This is a mystery,
Even to you.
It holds subconscious patterns,
Ancestral echoes,
Deep-rooted lessons.
Let images,
Sensations or words bubble up.
What's being revealed?
A hidden strength?
A truth waiting to be owned?
Lean into your shadow here.
Are there habits,
Reactions or emotions that show up in your life that you don't fully understand?
What if these patterns are messages?
What if the things that hold you back also hold you back?
Hold the key to your transformation.
Breathe in clarity and let go anything that no longer serves you.
When you're ready,
Gently peel this layer away,
Stepping into the rawest,
Realist version of you.
The core,
Your divine self.
This is your essence,
Pure magic,
Untouchable light,
Limitless power.
Here,
You are whole,
You are free,
You are everything.
What does this core version of you want you to know?
Feel it,
Absorb it,
Let it expand inside of you.
There is no shadow here,
Only truth.
Everything you've seen in the previous layers,
The strengths,
The weaknesses,
The flaws,
The fears,
The wisdom,
They come from this source.
Everything is a reflection of the divine.
Breathe in deep.
This is your truth,
This is your power,
Own it.
Now it's time for us to bring the wisdom forward.
We're gonna bring this magic back with us.
From your core,
Choose one thing to carry forward.
Maybe it's peace,
Confidence,
Or something else that was revealed to you.
As you step into the unknown self,
Let it merge with what you discovered here.
What hidden lesson or strength do you now claim?
Gather it and move forward.
Stepping into the hidden self,
Let these truths weave into your private world.
What part of yourself are you now ready to own more boldly?
Accept it,
Carry it,
And step forward again.
Now,
As you return to the outer shell,
The version of yourself the world sees,
Bring everything that you have gathered.
Let it infuse your energy,
Your posture,
Your voice.
You are now standing in your full power.
Moving through life aligned,
Radiant,
Unstoppable.
And let it out slowly.
Wiggle your fingers,
Roll your shoulders,
Bring yourself back into this moment.
And when you're ready,
Open your eyes.
You just met yourself in a way that most never do.
Carry this energy with you.
Let it shine in everything you do.
