Guided meditation on acceptance: Embracing stillness
Image by Emily Turner Watson
Preparation, grounding, and breath:
Welcome to this moment of meditation. Please find a peaceful spot where you can sit comfortably.
Allow yourself to settle in and take a moment to feel your connection to the earth beneath you... Please close your eyes gently if you would like to, and take a deep breath in, filling your lungs with calm... and exhale slowly, releasing any tension...
1. Connect with Your Breath
Start by taking a few more deep breaths. Inhale deeply, feeling your chest rise, and exhale fully, letting go of any tension. …With each breath, feel yourself becoming more relaxed and at ease. . .
2. Visualize Your Safe Space
Picture a warm, inviting place that feels safe and comforting—a favorite room in your home, a sunlit garden, or a peaceful lakeside. Imagine the sights, sounds, and scents of this space… Let this place envelop you in a sense of calm and serenity. . .
3. Reflect on Acceptance
Now, bring to mind the words from Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God!” Feel the weight of these words and how they invite you to pause and find stillness. Let this reminder fill you with trust, knowing that you are not alone.
4. Embrace What Is
Think about any aspects of your life that may feel overwhelming or chaotic. Instead of resisting them, visualize yourself embracing these challenges with love and understanding… Imagine wrapping these situations in a warm, glowing light of Acceptance, bringing peace to your heart .
5. Internalize Eckhart Tolle’s Wisdom
Now, hold onto Eckhart Tolle’s words: “Acceptance is the key to peace.”… Allow this message to resonate within you. Feel how Acceptance opens your heart, creating a gentle flow of peace throughout your entire being. . .
6. Affirm Your Peace
In this moment, affirm to yourself: “I accept what is. I am at peace.” Repeat this affirmation silently, letting it anchor you in the present. Feel the strength of these words settle deep within, nurturing your spirit and letting go of any need to control what lies beyond your reach.
7. Release Resistance
Now, take a moment to identify any lingering feelings of frustration or worry you might be holding onto. Acknowledge these feelings without judgment. As you exhale, visualize releasing them like autumn leaves floating down from the trees...
With each breath out, let go a little more, creating space in your heart for Acceptance and peace.
8. Cultivate Gratitude
Shift your focus to Gratitude. Consider the simple blessings in your life—family, friends, or even a warm cup of tea. Reflect on the moments that have brought you joy and comfort. Let this sense of Gratitude wash over you, filling you with warmth and reminding you of the beauty that exists in the present.
9. Connect with Your Heart
Bring your awareness to your heart center. Feel the gentle rhythm of your heartbeat, a reminder of your life force. Imagine a warm light radiating from your heart, expanding with each breath. Allow this light to illuminate your path, guiding you toward Acceptance and love.
This meditation was created by Sandy Centeno. Learn more about Sandy.