With everything going on around the world right now, it is hard not to feel like you are running through a field of mixed emotions everyday.
You wake up and start off the day feeling groggy, mostly due to the fact that you stayed up a little too late last night. Then, you eat your breakfast and slowly build up some energy, which makes you feel happy. You see the sun is out so you go outside to play. This makes you feel excited! Suddenly the clouds start to hover over you and you start to feel a sense of sadness.
It is normal for your emotions to go up and down, kind of like a rollercoaster.
Don’t let the little things bring you down. When you start to feel sad or lonely, check in with yourself, mentally. Here is one way we can meditate and help put our hearts at ease.
In this guided relaxation, we will replace our worries and sadness with a gentle light, centered in our hearts.
Once you are ready and still (in a quiet environment), you (or a family member) can simply read the words to these guided imagery scripts in a loving, soothing voice with a gentle pace, pausing often to let the words and feelings sink in and to take deep breaths.
Take a nice deep breath and close your eyes. We are going on a magical journey inside!
Did you know you are so amazing you can go anywhere you want – simply by using your imagination? That’s how extraordinarily talented you are.
Today let’s take a journey into our own hearts – a very special, beautiful place.
There are times when we might feel sad or down, and that’s ok. Anytime we feel sad, we can check in with our heart. We can choose to surround ourselves with a beautiful glowing light to bring ourselves comfort during worrisome times.
First, you might see this as sunlight – warm, calming, soothing to your body and mind. It might be yellow and misty. Breathe it in deeply and allow it to relax and comfort you. Notice how it gives you a sense of peace.
Feel that warm glowing light now surrounding your body.
Watch now as the light changes to soft blue, like the color of the sky on a clear, dreamy day. The soft blue calms you and brings you even more peace now. You might begin to feel as if you are drifting on a cloud.
Gently and ever so softly, the light now changes into a pinkish color. Just watch what it does.
Breathe in deeply now as you allow the light pink color to gently flow into your body and flow directly to your heart. Feel the gentle light nudge any hurts away. It helps you let go of sadness and worry as you exhale.
Pay attention to the fact that as you exhale any hurt feelings, pain, or sadness, your heart begins to feel a lighter, a little freer. The soft, gentle light fills up the space in your heart, and shines out any sadness or pain. See the soft, glowing light filling up all that space in your heart….gently, easily, and lovingly.
Breathe this peacefulness deeply into every part of you, and notice the calm and stillness take over.
Life just feels better. Your heart feels better. This feeling will stay with you throughout the day. Remember that you can always call on this golden light to help you at any time.
Imagine your heart now beating with happiness, jumping with joy and excitement at how many wonderful people and beautiful things surround you.
Life is so good, and you feel peaceful. Take a moment just to feel gratitude for all the love and caring that surrounds you. It’s so amazing.
Feeling calm and peaceful now, turn your attention back to the room and your day, knowing that peace is yours.
Take in another deep breath now and exhale fully.
When you are ready give yourself a big stretch and open your eyes if you feel like it. Or relax the rest of your way into peaceful sleep.
Source: https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/guided-relaxation-happy-heart/
With love,
Ms. Zeghir ❤️