Finding Freedom A Journey to Your True Self This is a three part series in which we will dive deeply into freeing ourselves to live the life we want to live.
This will be achieved through meditative reflections to help you see new ways of being in this world.
Part One Discovering Your Inner Chains Hello and welcome to this first step in your journey of finding freedom.
Today we begin by gently exploring the invisible chains that may be holding you back.
These could be patterns of thought,
Old beliefs or even external pressures that no longer serve you.
Together we will approach this with curiosity and kindness and will be free of judgement.
Take a moment now to find a comfortable position.
You may sit,
Lie down or settle in whatever posture feels best for you now.
Allow the eyes to gently close if you feel safe doing so.
And take a deep calming breath.
Breathe in and then let it go.
Bring your awareness to the feeling of your body here and now.
Notice the surface beneath you and that it's supporting you fully.
Allow your shoulders to relax,
Your jaw to soften and your breath to flow naturally like a gentle wave.
Tune into physical stillness.
Tune into safety.
You are safe here.
You are free to explore without pressure and without fear.
Now imagine yourself sitting beside a calm flowing river.
The water sparkles in the sunlight and you feel the soothing energy of its gentle rhythm.
This river represents the natural flow of your life,
Your energy,
Your dreams and your truth.
As you sit by this river,
You notice something quite unexpected.
You are tethered to a large rock by a chain.
The chain feels heavy and it keeps you from fully stepping into the flow of the river.
But look closer.
See and realize this chain isn't locked.
Take a moment now to reflect.
What does this chain represent in your life?
Perhaps it's a fear that keeps you stuck.
Perhaps it's a voice telling you that you can't or shouldn't do something.
Maybe it's the weight of expectations from others.
And without judgment of any kind,
Ask yourself,
What is holding me back?
Wait for the answer.
You can ask the question again if you don't believe what you've been told the first time.
And now ask,
What am I ready to let go of?
Allow your answers to arise naturally.
There is no need to force anything.
And if nothing comes up,
No problem.
Simply observe as if you are watching clouds pass in the sky.
Now as you sit with this awareness,
Remember,
You are not your chains.
You are not defined by the fears or stories that have held you back.
You are the one observing them.
You are the one with the power to release them.
Gently in your mind's eye,
Begin to feel the chain loosening.
With each breath,
The heaviness fades.
The rock no longer feels quite so solid.
You are becoming lighter,
Freer.
Before we finish,
Take a moment to thank yourself for your courage to explore this part of your journey.
Even just noticing these chains is a powerful act of self-love and a move towards freedom.
When you're ready,
Repeat silently or aloud after me.
I am not my limits.
I am the one who sees beyond them.
Take a deep breath in and let it go.
When you feel ready,
Gently open your eyes,
Bringing this sense of clarity and empowerment back with you into your day.
You are already on your way to freedom.
Thank you for allowing me to guide you today.
I look forward to you joining me for the next step in this journey,
Part two,
In which we'll look at embracing the power of choice.
