Hello and welcome.
My name is Lorena.
This practice is an invitation to turn your attention inward.
And appreciate yourself for who you truly are.
Through gentle breathing,
Relaxation,
And positive affirmations,
You'll begin to release self-doubt.
Embrace your qualities.
And remind yourself that your value does not depend on anyone else's approval.
You deserve love,
Respect and kindness,
Especially from yourself.
So,
For the next few moments,
Allow everything else to wait.
This is your moment.
This is your time.
Find a comfortable position,
Either sitting or lying down.
Let your hands rest naturally and when you're ready gently close your eyes.
Take a slow,
Deep breath in through your nose.
And slowly breathe out through your mouth.
Again.
Breathe in deeply.
And gently breathe out.
One more time.
Breathe in.
And as you breathe out,
Allow your body to soften.
Let your shoulders drop.
Relax your face.
Soften your jaw.
Relax your hands and your fingers.
Allow your legs to become heavy and relaxed.
With every breath,
Let yourself settle a little deeper into this moment.
There is nowhere else you need to be right now.
Nothing you need to do.
Nothing you need to prove.
Just breathe.
Take another gentle breath in.
And slowly breathe out.
Now bring your attention to yourself.
Not to what you need to do later.
Not to what happened yesterday.
Not to what anyone else thinks of you.
Sometimes we can be focused on what we need to improve,
Change,
Or achieve,
That we forget to recognize everything that's already good within us.
We can be kind and understanding with others.
While being much harder on ourselves.
For this moment,
Allow that to change.
Allow yourself to receive the same kindness you so easily give to others.
Take a slow breath in.
And as you breathe out,
Imagine releasing some of the pressure you place on yourself.
Let go of the need to have everything figured out.
Let go of the need to always get things right.
Let go of comparison.
Notice yourself without judgment.
See your strengths.
See your softness.
See everything you have overcome.
And recognize that every version of you has brought you to this moment.
Your past has taught you.
Your challenges have shaped you.
Your mistakes have helped you grow.
You do not need to hold on to every old version of yourself.
You are allowed to change.
You are allowed to grow.
And you are allowed to leave behind the things that no longer belong to you.
Take a deep breath in.
And as you breathe out,
Imagine releasing old criticism.
Old expectations,
Old doubts.
Now say quietly to yourself.
I forgive myself for the times I didn't know better.
I release the need to be perfect.
I give myself permission to grow.
I am learning to trust who I am.
I choose to see myself with love instead of judgment.
I forgive myself for the times I didn't know better.
I release the need to be perfect.
I give myself permission to grow.
I choose to see myself with love instead of judgment.
Take another slow breath.
And bring your attention back to your heart.
Feel that warm light in there.
Now repeat.
My feelings matter.
My needs matter.
My voice matters.
I am allowed to set boundaries.
I am allowed to choose what is right for me.
Take one final deep breath in.
And slowly breathe out.
Begin to notice the space around you again.
Feel the surface beneath your body.
Gently move your fingers.
Move your toes.
Roll your shoulders if that feels comfortable.
And when you're ready,
Slowly open your eyes.
Carry this feeling of kindness with you into the rest of your day.
Remember to speak to yourself gently.
Trust yourself.
Respect yourself.
And never forget the value of who you are.
Thank you for taking this time for yourself.
My name is Lorena and I hope you live this moment feeling a little more connected to yourself.
A little more confident in who you are.
And reminded that you are always deserving of your own love.
