This is a meditation called Standing Powerful and Strong when Facing an Authority.
So begin by finding a comfortable position,
Either sitting or lying down.
Make sure you won't be disturbed for the duration of this meditation.
Close your eyes if you are ready for it.
Take a deep breath in and exhale slowly.
Exhale.
Allow yourself to arrive fully in this moment.
Feel your body supported by the surface beneath you.
Whatever you have experienced in the past with authority figures,
Know that right now,
In this moment,
You are completely safe and ready to transform the sensations and dynamics.
Imagine yourself standing in an open,
Peaceful space outside with the sun behind you.
Lighting up and warming your back.
Notice the surroundings and feel the earth underneath your feet.
Allow yourself to ground firmly,
Standing there.
Feeling the warmth on your back.
In front of you appears an authority figure that has caused you discomfort or maybe even fear.
It could be a doctor,
A bank official,
A leader,
A parent,
A parent-in-law or a representation of the system as a whole.
Notice how they appear.
There's no need to change anything,
Just observe.
Notice their size compared to your size.
Are they taller than you?
Broader?
Are they threatening or just standing there?
And how is their place?
And how do you appear standing there?
Are you small?
Intimidated?
Frightened?
Now gently remind yourself of your age now.
You are an adult.
You are strong,
Mature,
Capable.
Now breathe into that knowledge.
Behind you,
Feeling the sun on your back,
Visualize an even stronger,
Brilliant,
Powerful light beginning to shine through the sun.
It is pure,
Radiant and filled with unconditional support and love.
The light grows brighter and brighter until it completely envelops you.
Feel this light cleansing every part of your being like a laser beam,
Burning off old fears,
Doubts and past negative experiences.
Let it move through your entire body,
Leaving only clarity,
Strength and peace.
Now allow the light to expand outward,
Flowing gently but powerfully toward the person or system in front of you.
See it illuminating the space between you,
Clearing any tension,
Misunderstandings or negative energy.
As the light reaches them,
It flows through them too,
Cleansing and bringing understanding and compassion and equality.
So stand tall and calm and start seeing yourself as equal in size and appearance and presence to the person or the system in front of you.
Feel your feet firmly connected to the ground.
You are centered,
You are strong and grounded,
Just as worthy,
Just as equal,
Just as powerful.
In this cleansed space you are at ease,
You are completely safe.
Everything is calm and relaxed.
In this light all is now balanced and mutual understanding and respect flows naturally between you.
Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale.
Notice if any part of you calls for an extra breath in to release a last bit that has surfaced just now,
Standing here,
Looking the person or the system in the eyes.
Feel the ground beneath you again.
Feel the sun that is now returning to its normal light and warmth on your back.
Feel the calmness within you,
Perhaps in your heart or in your stomach or somewhere else.
Now see the authority figure in front of you turning around and walking away,
Just as you will now.
Everything is calm,
Everything is cleared.
Take a deep breath in.
Wiggle your fingers and toes,
Bringing awareness back to the present moment.
Slowly open your eyes,
Feeling refreshed,
Empowered and free.
Remember you are strong,
You are equal.
You are free.
Allow that sensation to remain with you and return to this meditation as often as you need to,
To remind yourself of this.
