This is a journey back in time to return to that event or incident that may conjure up feelings of resentment,
Anger,
Or some uneasiness in the heart.
This could be a recent event or an age-old one that is seemingly carved into memory.
We'll be revisiting that space in time to process those thoughts,
Emotions,
Or memories with our current self,
Our more developed,
Wiser self,
And process that old event in a new way.
We'll be replacing those thoughts and feelings with new ones from a more objective perspective now that we have had some time to reflect on it,
And now that time has also helped create some level of separation between us and the event.
The idea here is to invite forgiveness and work through any residual emotions from that incident that may be holding us back.
We want to move beyond that point in time to remove any blockages keeping us from progressing to where we want to be,
Maybe toward a goal or simply toward a happier state of being where we have a more grounded perspective on life.
Sit in a quiet place now where you know you will not be disturbed.
Sit comfortably.
And when you're ready,
Close your eyes.
Take a few cleansing breaths here.
Begin with a deep inhale.
And a strong exhale.
Let it go.
And another deep inhale.
Now strong exhale.
Let it roll that stale air out.
Last one.
Deep inhale.
And strong exhale.
Now perform a surface body scan.
Notice any areas where there might be tightness or tension.
Breathe into any areas of tightness.
Focus on softening that space around your neck and the tops of your shoulders,
As we often carry tension there in these areas.
Release any tightness or control there.
Repeat this body scan exercise,
Focusing on the key areas of tightness until your entire body feels thoroughly relaxed.
On each exhale,
Release the muscles in those areas more and more.
Notice yourself feeling lighter and lighter with each iteration of this body scan from the top of your head to the tips of your toes.
You are now light as a feather.
Your body entirely relaxed.
Now step out of your body and review the timeline of events leading up to the incident you wish to work through today,
Where you might be harboring some difficult raw emotions.
Watch that event timeline as if you were viewing a film strip frame by frame.
This will help paint some context around the event.
Slow down the film strip little when you are approaching the frame of that incident.
And just before that frame.
Pause and enter the frame.
Now it's blown up in human size in 3d.
Go ahead and step into the frame.
Imagine you are someone else,
Someone who you respect,
Who you know has excellent judgment.
Some people refer to these as guides,
Or someone who provides reliable counsel.
Imagine you are one of your guides,
Watching yourself in that frame.
Look at that frame from different angles,
And from varying perspectives,
Like you could from different corners of a room.
Observe yourself in that frame.
What words are being exchanged.
What words are being exchanged.
What guide think of those words.
How is your expression there.
Do you like what you see.
Do you like how you look.
Is that who you are.
Is that who you want to be.
What are you thinking there.
Are you in pain.
Do you feel a little hurt inside,
Perhaps,
Maybe some tightness in your chest or heart area.
Wouldn't it be great if you could lift up that pain and free yourself from any negativity in that cloud of thoughts or feelings hovering over that moment.
Wouldn't it be lovely if your heart felt open instead.
How liberating that would feel.
Now look at the other person in that frame.
What is his or her expression.
Can you sense the pain,
He or she might be feeling the suffering or agony.
Does your guide think that person deserves that pain.
Do you think they deserve it.
Would you want to help lift that pain off them and free them to.
In that moment,
You realize the pain goes both ways.
No one person is at fault.
And no one person suffers alone.
You now realize that frame is an old frame and lives in your past.
It has no place or purpose in the present.
Feel a big weight fall off your shoulders.
You travel back into the present frame,
Relieved that the incident is behind you now and that the weight has been left behind with it.
Turn to the present body,
Light as a feather again.
You've been set free.
This peaceful,
Present frame of mind is where you are meant to be now and where you can remain from this moment on.
I invite you to return to this meditation as often as needed until memories of that person or event no longer trigger any uneasiness in the body.
This meditation,
In conjunction with free flow journaling,
Will catapult you out of that fishbowl of resentment and into a state of peace and contentment with progressive thought and perspective.
I hope this meditation has delivered the liberation you seek.
As always,
Wishing you peace,
Joy and happiness.
Namaste.
