Meditation: The Joy From Your Childhood

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 Lay your head down, Find some peace. Close your weary eyes, And prepare to dream. PAUSE… Dial your mind back to when you were young, To those never-ending, carefree days. Try to slip back into that joyful mindset, Try to remember that tiny you. PAUSE… Think about how interesting everything was, Every rock, every tree, every stick. The world was a bundle of opportunity, Entertainment wherever you looked. PAUSE… One day, you might find a bed of leaves, To roll in or jump on or climb under. Maybe you used them to make a nest, A place your bug friends could find shelter. PAUSE… Another day, you might have collected stones, Then sorted them by color and size. So many little piles of pebble treasure, Making you feel rich beyond compare. PAUSE… Think back to the days of hopscotch, To chalk masterpieces all over the cement. With giggles and smiles, the hopping commenced, And the simple game never got old. PAUSE… Perhaps you spent days in nearby woods, Gathering branches for a secret fort. Pretending to be pirates or pioneers, Getting lost in your stories for hours. Take a deep breath of that leafy air, let the lighthearted energy fill you. Exhale the breath but hold onto the joy, be that delighted child once again. LONG PAUSE… Travel back the long, hot summers, Running through sprinklers and playing tag. Squealing at the sound of the ice cream truck, And staying outside until daylight disappeared. PAUSE… On rainy days, you could play inside, Bringing those indoor toys to life. And then when the sun magically reappeared, Worms and puddles waited to be explored. PAUSE… Jumping in puddles was its own special game Sending water in every direction. It takes a certain kind of glee, To hop around with such abandon. PAUSE… Sink into that carefree energy, The feeling that life is yours to enjoy. The word ‘worry’ was likely a foreign one, While ‘fun’ was the primary goal. PAUSE… Feel your shoulders lift as you remember, Feel the elation in your heart as well. Let your body relax into that innocent space, As happiness seeps into your cells. PAUSE… Though everyone’s forced to leave childhood behind, Usually before we’re ready, You don’t have to give up that childish delight, Just because age creates new expectations. PAUSE… Even as a full adult, Puddles and ice cream still exist. You can still go out and collect nature’s treasure, Getting lost in the magic of the search. PAUSE… It’s really about giving yourself permission, To go back for the things you’ve loved. There are no requirements when it comes to joy, And no reason to keep it from yourself. Inhale and imagine more pleasure in your life, more laughs, more dancing, more puddles. Exhale and see the possibilities, the path to lightness and bliss. LONG PAUSE… Your childlike self has answers, Wisdom long ago packed away. But you can pull it out at any point, And rediscover whatever you’ve missed. PAUSE… Let your mind wander toward serenity, To the ease of innocence. Wipe your heart clean of negativity, And let hope make your spirit soar. PAUSE… There’s a way to combine the authentic you, With the version mature life requires. The secret is staying in touch with enjoyment, Heeding the call for fun. PAUSE… A small change can make all the difference, A laugh can open a door. Lighthearted ways make for lighthearted days, And you deserve to feel that boost. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices