20 Jul 2022 · 3 min
A guided meditation podcast titled "Mindful Meditation 9" (Hartmandot Academy) offering breathing exercises, a visualization of a forest path with a choice metaphor, and spoken affirmations for daily self-improvement and confidence. Listeners are advised to be in a safe, quiet place and consult their doctor if necessary.
Welcome to this guided meditation by the Hartmandot Academy to help you become more centered and mindful. At any time, you can go back to any of the meditations and listen to a replay of any of them. Before we begin this practice, please make sure that you have consulted your doctor and are fully able to participate in this meditation exercise. As we prepare to allow ourselves to journey along this path, please make sure that you are not driving and are in a quiet space where you can relax your mind. Let's begin by finding a comfortable position and allow your eyes to close. Take notice of your breath and breathe in slowly, taking three deep cleansing breaths.
Inhale through the nose. Exhale through the mouth.
As you breathe out, allow the thoughts.
Of today to leave. With each breath you start to feel.
Deeply relaxed and more aware of your breathing coming in and going out.
You find yourself on a bright sunny path with large green trees on each side. The path is leading you through a warm, lush forest. Visualize the plants and the trees and smell the scents around you. As you keep walking forward, the path begins to curve and a hill appears before you. The path slowly splits apart into two separate directions, one going up and one going down. Now you have a choice to make.
Take the easy path where you will.
Do okay but never fully know your potential or take the lesser known path that is leading up the hill before you. It is a tougher climb, but the potential of who you can become is incredible. Make your choice now as you walk along your chosen path. Say, I am improving myself on a daily basis. I have the power to change the direction of my life. I take care of myself with mindfulness and integrity. I am naturally confident and successful. I continue to grow because I believe in myself. I am courageous.
I am healthy.
I am strong.
I I am enough. I am happy.
I am fulfilled. I am loved. Now change your focus from inward to outward. Breathe deeply a few times with long inhales and exhales, gently moving your upper body, shoulders, arms and neck, rubbing your hands together to create a tingling sensation and open your eyes.
