So Let’s Begin…
GRACE OF THE HEART MEDITATION SCRIPT
Gather your thoughts.
And now, imagine
releasing them.
into a woven basket
with a lid that closes–
a lid that you can open
whenever you like
after meditation.
PAUSE
Now, take a deep breath.
And another.
And, allow yourself to relax.
PAUSE
Now, draw in another deep breath,
and as you do,
Give yourself permission
To visualize a situation
Where someone hurt you.
See if you can keep your emotional distance
from the situation.
Just observe it.
PAUSE
Breathe deep now,
And imagine your heart sending waves
Of forgiveness,
Waves of grace,
Onto this person,
Onto this situation.
PAUSE
Let it heal,
Let it lighten,
Let it dissolve.
LONG PAUSE
Now come back into yourself,
And invite yourself to imagine
A moment when you made a mistake,
Or didn’t feel great about yourself for some reason.
PAUSE
Imagine waves of forgiveness and grace,
Flowing from your heart,
And pouring over you,
Like a gentle waterfall.
Taking away any pain,
All the shame,
All the blame.
PAUSE
Feel yourself heal,
Feel yourself cleanse,
Feel yourself free.
LONG PAUSE
Now come back to center,
One with the rhythmic beating of your heart.
Bring your hand to feel it,
As you bow your head,
And honor your heart’s ability to forgive and love.
PAUSE
Now, breathe.
and let the memory go.
Keep breathing.
PAUSE
And now breathe,
And shift to imagining
a situation that
you’re concerned about.
A situation with
who might
become angry or frustrated
when you see them.
Allow yourself to visualize
this person from a distance
and to avoid judging
yourself or them.
PAUSE
Now, breathe deeply again,
this time visualizing
the aura of your heart
reaching out to them,
touching them,
wrapping them in pink
with love and light.
Hold them in this space.
PAUSE
Now, take a minute
and notice that,
as your love and light
envelopes them,
their face softens,
their emotions shift,
and they are
more open and receptive to you.
And when the situation
you were concerned about
is presented to them,
they respond
with kindness,
compassion,
and understanding.
PAUSE
Now, breathe.
Remember,
forgiving is not forgetting,
and you have the power to choose
how or whether you continue
the relationship.
Forgiveness is for you.
Because you deserve
Happiness, Peace, and Love.
Know that you can open and close
the heart’s door to forgiveness
whenever you want.
NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL
