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 You may think that no one, Will notice you here. You may think your presence, Isn’t missed by your peers.  PAUSE… You may not be aware, Of how much you mean, To others all around you, Some even unseen.  PAUSE… It’s easy to get lost, In your own busy life. And forget that you matter, There’s light in your eyes. PAUSE… You matter so much, To others around you now.  You matter so much, To those you don’t even know.  LONG PAUSE… When darkness starts to call, And tells you you’re alone, Whispers you’re unlovable, And slows your lively tone.  PAUSE… Take a deep breath, And remind your weary soul, That you are deeply loved, And you are beautifully whole.  LONG PAUSE… Come now,  Deep in the center of you. Who you are is magic, Who you are shines true.  PAUSE… Allow those thick layers, Of expectations and norms, Peel away one by one, And settle all your storms.  PAUSE… You’re allowed to be you, You’re allowed to be free, To live life your way, To enjoy and just be.  LONG PAUSE… Perhaps you’ve raised your voice, You began to really sing. But no one seemed to notice, Your song turned into a scream.  PAUSE… Loneliness and sadness, Will wrap you in their cloak, Don’t let them remain here, In self-pity, you’ll start to soak.  PAUSE… The whispers will tell you, That no one really cares, The truth is love surrounds you, Be open and prepared.  LONG PAUSE… You matter so much, To others around you now.  You matter so much, To those you don’t even know.  PAUSE… In the canvas of life,  We each are just one piece.  The space that is yours, We depend on to be complete.  LONG PAUSE… So keep on singing,  And keep on being you. I promise others are listening,  They’re singing along with you. PAUSE… You matter so much, To others around you now.  You matter so much, To those you don’t even know.  💗💗💗 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

12 Maalis 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 Rest now, And breathe into the night. PAUSE… Feel the waves of air, Move through your body. Ebbing, And flowing. Soothing, And relaxing, And slowing you down.  LONG PAUSE… Feel the warmth of your feet, And with your attention on them, See if you can imagine yourself taking one small step, And then another, Until you’re walking forward slowly, And deliberately. PAUSE… Your body is relaxed, And fluid as you move.  Your shoulders are soft and lowered. Your eyes are heavy, Your belly is soft, And your breathing is slow. PAUSE… Your walking brings you to the top of a staircase. The ground is warm,  And the air around you is quiet and calm. Feel your body gently pull you forward, As your foot reaches down to find the first step. PAUSE… Breathe deeply here, Fully into your lungs, Letting the fresh air cleanse you. LONG PAUSE… Softer now, Your foot slowly descends onto the second step. And as it touches down,  You can feel all those plans,  All those things your mind has been trying to organize,  Detach,  Travel down your body, And release into the ground.  As you just breathe… LONG PAUSE… Your foot gently reaches down for the third step, And as it finds its hold,  Notice all those worries gather. All of the stresses you’ve been holding, All of the anxieties that have been building. Watch them gather within you, And fall to the ground,  With every single exhale.  LONG PAUSE… Your body is soft, Open,  And deeply relaxed,  As you descend onto the fourth step of the staircase.  PAUSE… Notice the emotions swirling inside of you. The excitement, The heaviness. All those waves of hope,  Doubt,  Fear, And joy.  PAUSE… Let your slow breathing corral them,  Embrace them,  And let them go, With every breath out.  LONG PAUSE… As your foot leans down to touch the fifth step,  You notice your mind is clear, Your back is relaxed, Your fingers and toes hum lightly with warmth, And your cheeks are soft.  PAUSE… Take a big deep breath here, Filling up with fresh air,  And letting your exhale calm you even more.  LONG PAUSE… You continue onto the sixth step,  Feeling as though you’re gently gliding down the stairs, And deep into the comfort of the night.  PAUSE… Feel your neck soften,  Your arms melt, And your chest open.  LONG PAUSE… The seventh step welcomes you, Into the open arms of the night. She embraces you, And fills your open heart with love.  LONG PAUSE… Ease down onto step eight. Lightly. Feel yourself melt a little further, And float a little easier.  LONG PAUSE… As your foot finds step number nine,  You feel the waves of total peace wash over you. Gratitude for what has been, Acceptance for what is, And openness for what’s to come.  PAUSE… Your arms and legs are heavy, Your chest and belly are open and soft, Your mind is spacious and clear. LONG PAUSE… As you descend onto your tenth and final step,  You feel the warm light of your soul radiate. You are one with this moment. One with yourself.  One with the universe.  PAUSE… You are the night. You are the stars.  You are love. You are calm.  PAUSE… Rest now, dear one. And trust in the night.  Surrender to her and her wisdom. PAUSE… Here you are replenished.  Here you are healed.  So you can return to the morning whole,  And you, Once again.  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

11 Maalis 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 now, And invite yourself to rest.  PAUSE… Bring your attention inside,  Pull it away from the thoughts, Circling in your mind.  All those tasks left undone, All those plans, All those swirling emotions.  PAUSE… Come inside by focusing on your breath. Noticing your belly expanding as you breathe in, And contracting as you breathe out.  PAUSE… Notice the cool air on your nose with every inhale, And the warm air release from you on every exhale. PAUSE… Now see if you can expand your breathing with every cycle, Inhaling in a little deeper, And exhaling a little longer.  PAUSE… Let the gentle rhythm of your breathing, Calm you, Relax you, And slow you down. LONG PAUSE… Breathe and relax, Breathe and release.  PAUSE… Soften your forehead. Relax your cheeks. Release your tongue from the roof of your mouth, And let your jaw drop.  PAUSE… Be here. In this moment.  Relaxed, Open, Ready for sleep.  LONG PAUSE… Imagine the spirit of sleep, Has come to lay beside you. She’s gentle,  Soft, And warm.  PAUSE… You feel safe, Like you can let go of all your responsibilities, All of your worries, And just melt into her arms.  PAUSE… She holds you now, In her warm, welcoming arms, Reminding you it’s all okay, And that you are loved, Just the way you are.  PAUSE… Breathe deeply, And melt further into sleep’s embrace. There’s nothing for you to do here. There’s no one you need to be.  LONG PAUSE… All those layers that the day has wrapped around you, Dissolve.  PAUSE… All those weights that are piled on your shoulders, Disappear. PAUSE… You are light, Free, And whole.  LONG PAUSE… Let her hold you tonight, Just as you hold everyone and everything. With love, And tenderness. As she carries you through the night.  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

10 Maalis 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 It’s time to power down now, To ease yourself out of the grind. Close your eyes and take a breath, And clear all thoughts from your mind. PAUSE… You’ve been working so very hard, For hours and likely days. You go and go and go some more, Toiling in so many different ways. PAUSE… It’s easy to fall into a pattern, With no room for checking in. You see to the needs of so many others, And then forget to look within. PAUSE… Your heart is in the right place, Your intentions are the best. You don’t mean to neglect yourself, As you do so much work without rest. PAUSE… But the time has come to make a change, To turn your attention inward. Use this time, this twilight time, To recoup what’s been deferred. PAUSE… Start by being still and quiet, Let your body slow its pace. From mind to heart to muscles and cells, Give yourself some space. PAUSE… Listen to sound of your breathing, Tune into the gentle beat of your heart. Hear your body’s music, As you let the background noise depart. PAUSE… When you feel in touch with your rhythm, When you feel calm and serene, Let your mind drift where it wants, See what secrets are begging to be seen. PAUSE… Look at the things you’ve held out of sight, As you’ve rushed to keep up with the world. Look for what needs your attention, For the thoughts that have gone unheard. LONG PAUSE… Think about what’s been missing for you, In recent days and weeks. Think about what fell to the bottom of the list, As the squeaky wheel got its grease. PAUSE… It’s only human nature, To respond to what calls your name. But when those calls never seem to cease, It’s your spirit that feels the pain. PAUSE… There’s a special kind of exhaustion, That results from over-serving. Once it starts, it’s tough to stop, And even harder to feel deserving. PAUSE… Though it may seem scary to make a change, It doesn’t have to be drastic. Instead of throwing things out of your life, You can try a softer tactic. PAUSE… Use this time at the end of each day, To bring your thoughts back to you. Choose a yearning that went unseen, And make a promise to see it through. PAUSE… Tune in to what your soul is whispering. Listen to what it’s prompting you to do. Imagine how it would feel to take a leap, To explore something exciting and new. PAUSE… Even more than the novelty, What matters is the choice. To hear what your spirit needs from you, Is the first step toward hearing your voice. PAUSE… It takes quite a bit of practice, To make yourself a priority. But each tiny step has massive power, Each one gives more authority. PAUSE… Though life would have us ignore these clues, To do so takes a toll. Once you learn to consult yourself, You’re on the path to being whole. LONG PAUSE… It’s all about getting started, About taking the time for yourself. To learn what you need and embrace it, Even when the world demands something else. PAUSE… If you’re truly honest with yourself, Much of what you need comes as no surprise. Whether a longtime yearning or a recent must, You’ve likely been ignoring the signs. PAUSE… Time just feels so limited, Growing shorter each day and year. It’s a difficult job to prioritize tasks, And your desire to do it all is sincere. PAUSE… Sometimes, however, the answer we seek, Flies in the face of what we expect. We’re better equipped to make it all work, When we give our own needs respect. PAUSE… 💗💗💗 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

10 Maalis 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 Breathe in the calming, peaceful air of the night. Let it wrap in and around you. LONG PAUSE Now, let your mind surrender. Let go of all distracting thoughts. Let them float away like clouds. LONG PAUSE Stay with the peace and relaxation in your body. Just allow yourself to melt into your bed. LONG PAUSE Now, imagine, if you can, walking in the cool, crispness of the night. The air is clear, and your path is lit by a full moon and thousands of glistening stars. PAUSE And, as you walk, there is something comforting about the night, something peaceful and protective, like a child’s favorite blanket. And you embrace those feelings. PAUSE In the sky, the moon in its other-worldly glow is a steady light, silvery blue, with the shadow of a cloud  passing by, every now and then. PAUSE The stars wrap around the velvety night sky, like twinkling lights around a tree. Each tiny twinkle brings a greater sense of peace. PAUSE The night is loud in its silence. In a comforting, protective way, A way that lets you know you are safe in the silence. PAUSE As you walk, you notice the quiet shadows cast by the moon. Shadows of trees. Shadows of bushes. Shadows of you. You acknowledge the shadows with gratitude. PAUSE You inhale the breath of the night– feeling the coolness tickle your lungs, and smiling at the  scent of earth and foliage that ascend into your awareness. PAUSE There are no boundaries between you and the night. All parts of you are part of the night. PAUSE A tiny breeze breaks the silence, A breeze filled with whispers and secrets of the night. PAUSE The breeze teases you with… What has happened. What is happening. What will happen. All this knowledge is woven into the fabric of the night. All this knowledge is woven into your being. PAUSE After a moment, some rustling in the bushes breaks the silence. Out darts a fox foraging for food. PAUSE The fox pauses, looking at you, with the moonlight reflecting in his dark eyes. Then he scurries along, Knowing he is safe. Knowing that you are part of the night. PAUSE As you walk, water ripples softly  in the distance. You walk toward it;  Stopping at a tiny brook bubbling her truth  for anyone or thing that will listen. PAUSE You wait by the brook, fascinated by the  shimmering of light in the water. The moon and stars dance for you in the water. PAUSE You continue walking, with the cloak of night gently draped around you. With the peace of night securely in you. And with the mysteries of night moving you to know more. You and the night are one, Moving together in grace. Moving together in silence. Moving together in peace. Now. And always. 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

9 Maalis 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 Become mindful of your breath, slowing it, focusing on each inhalation, and exhalation, and listening  for the beat of your heart. LONG PAUSE And as you hear your heart, shift your focus to connect with your body, and notice your mind and body are synching together and relaxing. LONG PAUSE Now, take a moment, and feel the calm of the night gently moving through you. Stay with this feeling. LONG PAUSE Now, draw in a breath, and envision yourself  catching sight of a moonbeam that finds its way in your room dancing past the curtains. PAUSE It looks like a silvery slide, and as the curtains move, ever so slightly, so does the moonbeam, pulsing rhythmically like it was dancing. PAUSE And as the moonbeam dances, you can feel the  shimmering pulse of its beat, a pulse that connects you with this orb of intuition, the moon. PAUSE After a moment, a vision of the moon appears before you, A sliver of light captivating you. PAUSE And as the slender curve of light  rests before you, there’s a feeling of  power that it brings. PAUSE It doesn’t matter that it’s just a moon in its early phase: It awakens intuition and awareness within you, powers that want to grow. PAUSE And then, imagine that  the suspended moon expands, so that half the orb is bathed in sterling light. PAUSE And as the moon grows to the first quarter phase, so do your desires to create. PAUSE Drawing in a breath, you see yourself writing, painting, sculpting, drawing, anything that taps your  creative, intuitive spirit, or potentiates growth, comes alive in you. PAUSE And as your creations, of thought and physical form blossom, so does your confidence. There’s a growing sense within  that you stand tall and feel empowered to take on the world. PAUSE The moonlight shimmies, and before you unfolds a stunning full moon, resplendent in its pearlescent glow. PAUSE As the moon dances, and illuminates the room, it casts the light of awareness in and around you. PAUSE You become aware that  the seeds of your creations are far-reaching and can impact others. PAUSE The full moon also lets you see what else you might want to do, the things you want to change, and how to make  what you want in the world better. PAUSE After shining brightly for a while, the moon wriggles and  some of its light dims. half of its light is gone, as it is now a third-quarter moon. PAUSE And despite the change in light, you feel inspired to take stock of your work, and implement some of the changes that the full moon has brought into awareness. Think about those changes. PAUSE Inspiration glows inside you and continues to move you, helping you become more aware and grow even more. You feel inspired and in charge of your life. PAUSE The moonlight pauses again, this time dimming back to  the sliver of light  it began with. This cycle is ending. PAUSE And with this phase, you feel a sense of accomplishment, a sense that your work, your creations,  were worth it. PAUSE You embrace this feeling and reflect on it, as it brings stillness and peace into your heart.  PAUSE And though the moon dims further until it bears no light, you feel its light shimmering, pulsing within you, and you know that the cycle will ignite again soon. 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

8 Maalis 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 She lives beyond your worries, Under the layers of stress. She grows if you let go of the plans.  Your divine self will pull you, Out of the depths of hell, And hold you in her loving hands.  PAUSE… She feels no fear,  She holds no doubts, Comparison doesn’t exist in her world.  She only knows her truth, And the power of the sun, An evolution of what she’s learned.  PAUSE… Slow yourself down, And relax deep within. Allow the thoughts to pass by.  Sink into you, The Divine being you are, Let everything else go with a sigh. LONG PAUSE… When you find yourself running, For the sake of keeping up, With the expectations that nip at your heels.  When you find yourself pushing, To quiet the voices that hurt, So not enoughs can be concealed. PAUSE… When your flow has been disrupted, And frustrations build and grow, When things just feel out of sorts. Sink into your divine self, And remember what’s real, That love nourishes and supports.  LONG PAUSE… Slow yourself down, And relax deep within, Allow the thoughts to pass by. Sink into you, The divine being you are, Let everything else go with a sigh. LONG PAUSE… You feel no fear, You hold no doubts, Comparison doesn’t exist in your world. You only know your truth, And the power of the sun, An evolution of all you’ve learned. PAUSE… Sink into the divine, Let all else dissolve, And reveal the magic of you. Here all makes sense, And everything is light, Your energy is calm and true.  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

7 Maalis 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 Let yourself settle into comfort, Becoming aware of your body on your bed. Feel the way it touches your blankets, The way your head is rested upon your pillow, The way the gentle movements of your breathing, Slow down, With every inhale, And exhale.  PAUSE… Now, take a big, deep breath in, Gathering up all the details of the day, Hold it at the top for just a moment. Hold it.  And then exhale, Releasing everything out, And letting it float into the night.  PAUSE… Breath in deeply one more time, Expanding your belly as far as it can go. Holding it all in for a moment. And then breathe it all out, Letting go of those thoughts, Those worries,  All those plans. And then settle yourself into a gentle, Easy rhythm of breathing, As you melt further into your bed.  Now see if you can imagine yourself, Standing in a lush, Green forest. The trees rise above you, And cover you safely in their canopy, Allowing in enough sunlight, So you can see the beauty of everything around you.   PAUSE… The Earth underneath you is soft and cool. And as you walk slowly, You can feel the electric energy from below, Rise to touch your feet, And infuse you with waves of life. Reminding you that you are one, You and the Earth, You and the trees, You and the air. PAUSE… Smell the air, Its damp fragrance heavy with flowers, Soil, And rain. The symphony of scents relaxes you, And calms you.  LONG PAUSE… The whispers of the wind blow through the trees, And each one harmonizes with the next.  PAUSE… You hear the crunching of leaves around you, As the tenants of this land move about their day. PAUSE… You breathe in deeply, And take it all in. Feeling safe and alive in this sacred space.  Feeling one with the divine, And knowing you are divine yourself.  LONG PAUSE… You continue walking through the forest,  Slowly, And consciously, Until you come across a small opening. It immediately feels like home, Covered with a soft patch of grass, Surrounded by loving trees who give you shelter. PAUSE… You find your favorite spot, A covered spot in the corner, And lay down on the cool, green grass.  PAUSE… Your body quickly relaxes into the Earth, And you can feel the heat of its energy fill you up, And calm you down. PAUSE… You’re safe here. Deep within the forest, Blanketed by Mother Nature, One with the Earth, And free to fall into deep sleep. 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

6 Maalis 20243h 1min