Guided Meditation
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Self-Compassion Meditation: Caring for Yourself with Warmth
1. Settling In — Taking Time to Care for Yourself Let’s begin our self-compassion meditation. Self-compassion means noticing when we’re struggling and meeting ourselves with warmth and kindness. Let’s begin by allowing the body and mind to settle. Find a comfortable position. You’re welcome to lie down. If you’d rather sit, find a position where you can feel comfortable and supported. For the next few moments, give yourself permission to simply be here. This is time to listen to yourself and offer yourself care. 2. Noticing the Breath — Letting Go of Tension and Control Begin to notice your breathing. There’s no need to change your breathing. Simply notice the breath as it comes in and goes out. As you breathe out, see if you can let go a little—of holding on, of trying to control things, of needing everything to go a certain way. Let your jaw soften. Relax your face, and allow your shoulders to ease downward. Notice whether your shoulders settle a little as you breathe out. There’s no need to force anything. Just release whatever tension you can, one breath at a time. As you breathe, you might quietly say to yourself: “I’m listening to myself.” “I’m here, and I’m taking time to care for myself.”…
