Hello and welcome.
Welcome to this meditation,
A journey to meet your future self,
The wise and loving version of you who has walked the path ahead and holds gentle guidance for you today.
Find a comfortable position,
Either sitting or lying down.
Grab some pillows and a blanket and settle in.
Take your time.
Once you're lying comfortably,
When you're ready,
Only when you're ready,
Gently close your eyes or soften the gaze and take a deep,
Deep breath in.
Belly,
Ribs up into your chest,
Filling your body with calm and slowly exhale,
Releasing any tension.
You can breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth or whatever feels comfortable for you.
Again,
Inhale deeply and exhale fully,
Allowing your thoughts to slow,
Your body to relax and your heart to open.
Feel the support of the surface beneath you,
Holding you.
This is your time,
A time to connect,
To receive wisdom and to embrace the knowing that already exists within you.
Let's begin.
Imagine yourself standing at the beginning of a beautiful path.
The air is fresh,
The sun is warm and the surroundings feel peaceful and safe.
This is a path of time,
Leading you gently towards a meeting with the future version of yourself,
The you who has lived,
The you who has learned and the you who has grown through all that lies ahead.
Take a moment to take in the surroundings,
Take in the path and take a step.
Are you barefoot?
Do you have shoes on?
Maybe flip-flops?
With each step you take,
You feel lighter.
You leave behind the weight of uncertainty,
The doubts of today and you move forward with ease,
Guided by trust.
As you walk,
Notice the details around you,
Notice the colours of the trees,
The sounds of birds or waves or of the wind.
This place feels so familiar,
It feels welcoming,
As if it has been here waiting for you.
And as you keep walking in the distance,
In the far distance,
You see a wooden bench bathed in a golden light and sitting there with a peaceful presence and a knowing smile.
It's you.
It's you.
This is your future self,
The version of you who has moved through challenges,
Embraced joy and found balance.
Look at her.
Look at him.
Notice their posture,
Their expression,
The energy they carry.
They radiate wisdom,
Ease and kindness.
And as you approach,
They welcome you with open arms,
Inviting you to come sit beside them.
Take a moment to simply be here with them,
Feeling the calm of their presence.
They turn to you now,
Their eyes filled with love and understanding,
And they gently say,
I am so proud of you.
You are doing way better than you think.
Take a nice deep breath.
Letting those words settle into your heart.
Ask them,
What do I need to know right now?
Listen.
Their answer may come as words,
As a feeling or as a simple knowing in your heart.
Be with whatever comes up.
Hear how it's coming up.
And if the monkey mind is kicking in or the inner critic is making an appearance,
Just come back into your body.
Take a nice deep breath in and release anything with the outbreath.
Now ask them,
What is one step I can take today to move closer to the life I desire?
The life I never want to escape ever again.
And again,
Listen,
Listen.
Trust that whatever comes is exactly what you need to hear.
Listen.
Your future self reaches out and places something in your hands.
It could be an object,
A symbol,
Or simply a feeling.
Something they want you to take with you.
To remind you of this connection.
To remind you of your own strength of the path ahead.
Hold it.
Hold it close.
Don't think too much.
Just let it come to you.
And if nothing comes,
That's okay too.
But if something has,
Let its meaning settle deep within you.
Breathe into it.
Making space for it.
Letting it flow throughout your body.
Integrating.
Becoming a part of you.
And they remind you that they will always be here.
They will always be a part of you.
And that you can return to this moment,
This wisdom,
Anytime you feel you need to.
Take one last deep breath together.
Feeling the love,
The reassurance,
And the quiet confidence she offers you.
Take in their face.
Take in their warmth.
See all the beauty they're mirroring back at you.
How valuable you are,
How worthy you are,
How lovable you are.
Take a moment to take all of that in.
And when you feel ready,
Stand up and thank them with a gentle smile.
I'll see you soon.
And slowly,
You begin walking back down the path,
Carrying their wisdom,
Their energy,
And their love with you.
With each step,
You feel more grounded,
More clear,
More at peace.
Take in every single thing you can about this moment.
As you walk your path back to the present,
And as you reach the present moment,
Gently begin to bring awareness back to your body,
Bring a little movement,
Wriggle your fingers,
Wriggle your toes.
You might want to rock your knees from side to side or stretch,
Yawn,
Make a sound.
Feel the surface beneath you,
Supporting you,
Holding you.
And take one last deep breath in,
Belly,
Ribs,
Chest.
And exhale with gratitude.
And when you're ready,
Only when you're ready,
Softly,
Softly open your eyes,
Returning to the present,
Knowing that your future self is always,
Always within reach.
