Meditation: Forgive Your Old Self

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Relax. Simply relax. Letting go of All the tension  In your muscles, And any aches and pains. Just let them go. LONG PAUSE Take a deep breath, A cleansing, purifying breath, A breath that releases tension, And brings calm to you. LONG PAUSE Now, imagine if you can, Sitting on the ground, With a beautiful, statuesque older woman. PAUSE The woman has hair, Braided in mazes, On top of her head. Her eyes are like shiny onyx, And her skin glows, In the sun.  PAUSE Together, you sit cross-legged on the ground. The woman weaves a basket With black, brown and golden strands. PAUSE Several minutes pass in silence. Then the woman, Shows you the basket, With a magnificent spider design woven into it. “The spider knows balance,” she says. “Close your eyes, breathe, And feel balance in your life.” PAUSE After a moment, You feel a calmness, A centeredness, A balance, Like the nimble spider. The woman smiles. PAUSE The woman sets the Spider basket aside, And takes out another basket. After weaving for a few minutes, She shows you a basket with  a beautiful flower design. PAUSE She gives you the basket to hold, And you run your fingers over the strands.  They’re surprisingly soft. PAUSE After moments of silence, The basket weaver speaks again. “The flower knows natural beauty,” she says. “Close your eyes, breathe, “And see your natural beauty.” PAUSE After a moment of closing your eyes, And going inward, You see light around yourself, Light that shines from the inside out. And you recognize and embrace Your natural beauty. The woman smiles. PAUSE The woman sets the flower basket aside, And reaches for another. This basket is different, though. It is completed, but there are no colors,  no designs. Just simple golden strands. PAUSE After a moment, The woman speaks. “This basket carries food, Nourishment for our people. It understands what the Self needs to sustain.” PAUSE Holding the basket, You close your eyes And are flooded  With images of ways  To care for yourself.  Ways you’ve either ignored or not known. PAUSE As you open your eyes, The basket changes. Designs of spiders, flowers, Houses, trees, patterns, and more, Appear on the basket. PAUSE After a moment, The basket weaver speaks. “The basket is yours,” she says. “It will come with you always. When you need to care for yourself, Just look into it. What you need will appear.” PAUSE Imagine, gingerly, running your fingers Over the designs, Knowing that they were created Just for you. Knowing that they hold the keys To your well-being. PAUSE Now, envision closing your eyes again,  Breathing deeply, peacefully, And seeing the basket Weave its way into your consciousness, So it is there, With its contents, Whenever you need or want it. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Touko 20243h 1min

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes, And allow your body to settle.  PAUSE… Breathe… And bring your attention inside.  PAUSE… Notice the movement of your belly,  As you inhale and exhale. And see if you can slow it down just a bit.  PAUSE… Notice the circular motion of your breath, Entering and exiting your nose. Circulating in, And out.  In,  And out. PAUSE… Now feel your body relax, Melting a little deeper into the support beneath you.  PAUSE… And just breathe.  I release all tension and stress from my body I am at peace and my body is relaxed I trust in my body's ability to rejuvenate during sleep PAUSE… I let go of all negative thoughts and emotions I am grateful for the rest and relaxation my body is receiving I am safe and protected as I sleep PAUSE… I trust in my body's natural sleep process I am surrounded by love and positivity I am grateful for the opportunity to rest and restore my body and mind PAUSE… I wake up feeling refreshed, energized and ready for a new day I trust in my body's ability to heal itself during sleep I am calm and peaceful as I drift off to sleep PAUSE… I release any worries and stress as I fall asleep I am in a state of complete relaxation PAUSE… I am grateful for the peaceful sleep my body is receiving I allow myself to fully let go and relax I trust in the power of my body to rejuvenate during sleep PAUSE… I am surrounded by a loving energy as I sleep I am at ease and my body is at peace as I sleep I let go of all stress and worries as I allow myself to fall asleep easily PAUSE… I trust my body to find the perfect position for sleep I release any discomfort in my body and allow myself to relax I am aware of my body's needs and honor them as I sleep PAUSE… I give myself permission to rest and rejuvenate I surround myself with feelings of safety and security I choose peace and serenity as I drift off to sleep PAUSE… I give my body the gift of deep and restful sleep I am aware of my body's state and adjust accordingly for optimal sleep PAUSE… I let go of any physical pain and allow myself to sleep soundly I trust in the power of my body to repair and regenerate as I sleep I am in flow with the current of the night.  PAUSE… I am healing as I sleep.  I feel all the details of the day dissolve from me with each breath. I am deeply relaxed.  Namaste, Beautiful 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Touko 20243h 1min

Hey, it's Katie, and today, I'm here to say hello and give you a little update.  It's May 1st today, which means we're stepping into Mental Health Awareness Month.   What have you been doing to be kind to your mind lately?   On today's solo episode, I'm sharing about some fun, extra meditations we're putting out for you across the network, some for mental health, some for moms, and some to share about other podcasts the team and I love to support our mental health.   I'm also sharing the two things that are working really well for my mental health lately! And...I'm sharing a poem I wrote in one of those "ugly" moments of life. I hope it resonates and that you are inspired to continue on your perfectly imperfect journey of being you!   Namaste, Beautiful,  Katie  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Touko 202411min

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Be the good,  You want to see. Be the good, You’re meant to be.  PAUSE… Be the light, That helps others see. Be the light, That sets darkness free. PAUSE… Be the smile, That fills someone’s heart. Be the embrace, When others fall apart. PAUSE… Be the love, That eases the pain. Be the calm, That settles the rain. So Let’s Begin... GRAPHIC HERE BE THE GOOD MEDITATION SCRIPT When the world feels heavy, And the darkness has spread, Refrain from complaining, And come inside instead. PAUSE… Because deep within you lies, The light that you seek. The light that feels dim outside, The love that feels weak. PAUSE… You can show up, Every single day, With forgiveness and love, In what you do and say. PAUSE… Change in our world, Starts inside you. Choose love over fear, And be willing to review. PAUSE… When the judgements stop, And the ego is lovingly shown, That we are all connected, And none of us are alone. LONG PAUSE… Be the good,  You want to see. Be the good, You’re meant to be.  PAUSE… Be the light, That helps others see. Be the light, That sets darkness free. PAUSE… Be the smile, That fills someone’s heart. Be the embrace, When others fall apart. PAUSE… Be the love, That eases the pain. Be the calm, That settles the rain. PAUSE… Sweet Dreams, Beautiful.  💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors   💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Touko 20243h 1min

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium As you lay down to rest, And breathe in real deep, Let your mind drift off, Into tranquil sleep. PAUSE… Close your eyes and feel,  Your worries gently dissolve, As you imagine a warm white light,  Around your head revolve.   PAUSE… The light falls from above, Entering through your crown. Imagine waves of love, Cascading on down.  PAUSE… Every part is healed,  All of you aligns.  Your soul is revealed, Your body slowly unwinds.  LONG PAUSE… Let your mind wander, Down to your third eye. Where indigo colors bloom, And invite peaceful sighs. PAUSE… Clear all the blocks,  Balance the flowing tide.  Your inner vision glows, Your intuition guides.  PAUSE… Let your thoughts drift on, Down into your throat. Heal and balance your words, Self-express and emote.  PAUSE… Move on to your heart,  The center of all. Where green glows brightly,  In a gentle thrall. PAUSE… Open to balance and heal, Your love and your care, Your emotional well-being, The love that you share.  PAUSE… Find your solar plexus, Your power divine. where bright yellow glows,  Like warm sunshine. PAUSE… Open yourself and clear, All that blocks right now.  Your self-esteem, your inner light, You’re ready to allow.  PAUSE… Feel your sacral chakra,  Your creativity's seed. Where orange lights up,  It is vibrant indeed.  PAUSE… Heal and balance now, Your sexuality and your art. Creativity grows here, Align this sacred part.  PAUSE… Your root chakra knows,  It grounds and secures you here.  It glows with red delight, Breathe and let it clear.  PAUSE… Every part is healed,  All of you aligns.  Your soul is revealed, Your body slowly unwinds.  Namaste, Beautiful 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Huhti 20243h 1min

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Allow yourself to settle in, And sink into your bed.  PAUSE… Close your eyes, And bring your attention onto your breath.  PAUSE… Find its gentle rhythm moving in and out of your body.  And see if you can breathe in a little deeper on each inhale, And breathe out a little longer on each exhale, Expanding and deepening your breathing, Letting it slow you down. LONG PAUSE… Now see if you can quietly identify, Anywhere on your body where you’re feeling tension, Or pain, Or tightness.  PAUSE… Just let your attention travel to these places, Imagining a soft white light hovering over them, Warmly covering you here, And softening you. PAUSE… Feel this warm white light dissolve the pain, And ease any discomfort.  Feel the pressure release. LONG PAUSE… Sink deeper into your bed, Inviting the blankets to hold you, And comfort you, As you breathe deeper, And melt into the night.  LONG PAUSE… Now bring yourself into your mind.  Imagine yourself looking out onto the vast landscape here. Notice the hills and slopes, Where the light shines, And where the dark hides.  PAUSE… See if you can find the pain and suffering that is living here.  The disappointments, The heavy memories, The tears.  PAUSE… Imagine the loving white light spreading out into the open lands, Finding each one, And swirling its gentle warm energy around it. Soothing the pain, Relieving the suffering.  Dissolving it all with every breath.  LONG PAUSE… The tenderness of the white energy relieves, But also extracts the lessons learned, The wisdom gained, And the beauty in each of the pockets of pain and suffering it touches.  PAUSE… They are a part of you. They have shaped you.  PAUSE… So breathe out the tension, And let it all go. LONG PAUSE… Feel the soft hum of peace, Spread through your body. Down from your head, Into your face, Your shoulders, Your chest, Your belly, All the way down your back, Into your legs, And into your feet.  PAUSE… Release it all, As you sink deeper into your bed. Calm,  Quiet, And free. Namaste, Beautiful 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Huhti 20243h 1min

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes gently, And invite your body to melt.  Breathe in real deep, And gather all you’ve felt.  PAUSE… I’m sure there are things, That feel big and dark. I’m sure stuff happened, That left an ugly mark.  PAUSE… Perhaps you’ve found your mind, Spinning with so much force. All the emotions and thoughts, Can take you way off course.  PAUSE… Maybe you feel quite stressed, Trying to hold everything.  You think life will collapse, If you don’t tightly cling.  PAUSE… But just breathe… And let it all dissolve. What really matters is… You’re here to evolve.  The moments of presence, The laughter in the air. The real food that feeds you, The memories that we share. PAUSE… This is what really matters, This is what means so much. The love that’s within you, The hearts you deeply touch. LONG PAUSE… Remember that this life, That you’re creating each day. Does’t have a destination, So find the wonder and play.  PAUSE… The money and the things, That you are told to amass, Aren’t bad or good, but they won’t, Fill your soul to last.  PAUSE… The work you do to discover, Who you really are, Will guide you how to best, Glow just like a star.  PAUSE… The juice of life lives deep in, The you you uncover here. Let yourself live loudly, And let go of any fear.  PAUSE… What really matters is that you, Live your life your way. And spread loving kindness, Each and every day.  LONG PAUSE… So gather them up and let go, Of all the meaningless things.  And focus on what matters, And all the love it brings.  PAUSE… This is what really matters, This is what means so much. The love that’s within you, The hearts you deeply touch. Namaste, Beautiful 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Huhti 20243h 1min

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a deep breath, And still your mind. Let yourself melt into the sheets, So your mind and body align. LONG PAUSE As you breathe in deep, See the stress letting go. Feel yourself just Drifting with the flow. LONG PAUSE Let the relaxation take over you; And welcome the solace. Sail into sleep with no cares, Just like a beautiful goddess.    LONG PAUSE Now, imagine if you can, Standing at the foot of a rainbow, Gazing into the clouds, Where all the beautiful colors go. PAUSE There’s a soft red arch, Like the petal of a rose, Another in aquamarine And a third in pale yellow. PAUSE If you shift your gaze, A violet arch appears, And a hint of green and orange show up, When you draw near. PAUSE And as you continue to observe, You notice the color indigo emerge. PAUSE After a moment, you raise your arms, And are lifted to the sky, Connecting with the rainbow colors, Body, soul and mind. PAUSE   Now, imagine if you can, Those rainbow colors in you, As you slide up the arches, To explore something new.  PAUSE Imagine scaling the colors, As your rise into the sky, Seeing shimmering sunlight, And misty clouds go by. PAUSE And the rainbow works like a conveyor belt, Moving you to the top. The higher you go; the more connected you feel. You don’t want this feeling to stop. PAUSE And finally, the rainbow conveyor slows, As you reach the highest peak, With rays of sunlight all around, Shining through in streaks. PAUSE And, from your place atop the clouds, Sitting on the rainbow’s arch, You feel the rainbow inside of you; It’s no longer separate and apart. PAUSE You feel your chakras vibrate, Each energy center alive, You feel it in your abdomen, And at the base of your spine. PAUSE         You feel the colors in your core And in your throat above, And through your chest, near your heart, You’re filled with compassion and love. PAUSE And a gentle energy hums On your head and between your eyes. You see the colors indigo and purple, Blending with you and rising to the sky. PAUSE Breathe in deep the colors, That light you from inside. Feel your energy balancing, As joy and peace coincide. PAUSE And, after a moment you’re ready, To bid the rainbow goodbye. You turn and position yourself, For your downward ride. PAUSE   And, as you cruise down through the clouds, You relish the balance within. The rainbow has shown you magic, And that you both are truly kin. PAUSE So, when your feet touch the ground, And the rainbow fades away, You thank the rainbow for its magic, And head out on your way. PAUSE Yet, as you leave, you know the truth, Of the rainbow in the sky, It’s part of you and will always be, Lighting you from inside. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Huhti 20243h 1min