A simple guided meditation for relaxation
Have you tried meditating and given up in frustration? Does this frustration make you feel more anxious than relaxed? If you’re frustrated by your inability to quiet your mind, try this guided meditation as a simple alternative to a more formal practice.
Any type of meditation can have physiological, emotional, and psychological benefits. Guided meditations give the mind focus while allowing you to escape the mind’s daily bustle and constant chatter. Using your imagination and a guided meditation can help you find peace and a sense of contentment naturally by allowing your mind to settle into a calm state.
This simple exercise is based on using your imagination to help you relax. First, read the instructions, and then try it yourself.
Imagine yourself in a sunny place where you feel safe and secure. It may be a place you have visited before or it may be a place you only imagine. See yourself sitting in this place feeling very safe and secure. Feel bathed in soft sunlight. Enjoy that sunlight, feeling how it bathes you and warms you. Enjoy the experience of feeling that heat. Breathe in the heat and let it fill you from head to toe. If you notice any tension in your body, let the gentle warmth of the sun gently relax your muscles and any tension your muscles may have. As you imagine yourself sitting there, if your mind begins to wander or become preoccupied with everyday concerns (as minds tend to do), feel the sunlight bathing you again. Relax in the warmth of the sunlight.
That’s all about it! Take a few minutes to imagine yourself in a safe place bathed in warm, golden light. There are no rules for this and you can change it to your liking. You can even change the color from gold to any other color that appeals to you. Maybe you feel like you’d rather bathe in blue or purple! When you start, you can ask yourself which color attracts you the most and choose it.
You can create your own mini-vacations and enjoy the physiological, emotional and psychological benefits of meditation by mentally traveling to your favorite space and allowing yourself to bask in the warmth of the sun. Increase your happiness and sense of well-being by giving yourself time. Take a break from your constant busyness and let your mind and body relax. After a few minutes, you can return to your daily life feeling more relaxed, refreshed, and restored.
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