S1 - E20 - Guided Meditation for Clarity On Your Purpose
Welcome to this guided meditation on self-compassion, especially crafted for moments when we may feel rejected or abandoned. Whether these feelings are arising from recent experiences or they're echoes of the past, this meditation is an invitation to meet ourselves with kindness and understanding. Please find a comfortable and quiet space where you won't be disturbed. You may choose to sit or lie down. Close your eyes or lower your gaze, whichever feels most comfortable for you.
Breathing and Grounding:
Let's begin by taking a few deep breaths together. Inhale deeply, filling your lungs with air, and exhale slowly, letting go of any tension you may be holding. With each breath, feel yourself becoming more present, more grounded. Notice the sensations of your body, the weight of your body resting, and the texture of your breath as it moves in and out. Allow yourself to arrive fully in this moment, in this space of openness and readiness to connect with yourself.
Acknowledging Feelings:
As you continue to breathe gently, I invite you to bring to mind a recent situation or a memory that evoked feelings of rejection or abandonment. Notice where these feelings live in your body. It might be a tightness in your chest, a heaviness in your stomach, or a clenching in your throat. Observe these sensations without judgment, simply allowing them to be.
Offering Compassion:
With these feelings acknowledged, let's now turn towards them with compassion. Imagine you could breathe into these places of pain, offering them warmth and care with each breath. You might envision a soft, healing light surrounding and penetrating these areas, gently soothing and comforting them.
Repeat silently to yourself: 'May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need.' Remember, it's okay if this feels difficult. Self-compassion is a meditation, and like any meditation, it deepens over time.
Common Humanity:
Let's remind ourselves that feeling rejected or abandoned is part of the human experience. It's something we all go through at some point. In this moment of pain, you are not alone. Around the world, there are others who feel just as you do. With this in mind, let's silently say: 'Just like me, others have felt this way. I am not alone in my feelings.'
Nurturing Inner Kindness:
Now, imagine what you might say to a dear friend experiencing these same feelings. What words of kindness and support would you offer them? Try to offer these same words to yourself. It might be phrases like, 'It's okay to feel this way,' 'You are loved,' or 'You are enough, just as you are.' Allow these words to resonate within you, feeling their comfort and compassion.
As we prepare to conclude this meditation, take a few more deep, comforting breaths. Gently begin to bring movement back to your body, wiggling your fingers and toes. When you're ready, slowly open your eyes, coming back to the space around you.
Carry this sense of self-compassion with you as you move through your day. Remember, you can return to this practice anytime you need a moment of kindness and understanding for yourself. Thank you for joining in this space of self-compassion.
