A Guided Relaxation Experience - 031

This is a deeply soothing 15 min practice designed to settle your nervous system and nourish you from the inside out. 

We will explore: 

What arises when you are fully relaxed and present in your body?  How can you tend to yourself and practice self-care?  Do you receive inner guidance when you take time to relax and connect within? 

Write down any insights that arise.

When I did this practice recently, I realized what I have been craving in my life is support. Not support from other people, but from myself. I have to give to myself the things that I've always longed to hear from others: "I am proud of you. You are more than enough. I love you so much. You have so much value to offer this world. You don't have to try so hard. You are so good at what you do. You are incredibly intelligent. You offer unique gifts that are needed in this world."

I hadn't realized how much I was still seeking approval from others, and how self-critical I can be. 

Now that I'm aware of what I need right now, I am speaking kind words to myself and supporting myself like crazy! I even treated myself to a pair of earrings I love and took myself on a dinner date (I usually only eat at restaurants when I'm with other people). It felt really nice and I ended up having an unexpectedly fun evening that included meeting new friends and singing karaoke :P It's funny the experiences we attract when we are kind and loving to ourselves.

I invite you to use this practice whenever you feel called. Notice how you feel afterwards and write down anything interesting that arises.