Creating Space Within

Welcome, dear friend. Let us take a moment to settle into our practice today. Find a comfortable position, whether seated or lying down, allowing your body to be supported and at ease. Gently close your eyes, if it feels right for you, and take a deep, cleansing breath. Inhale through your nose, filling your lungs with the nourishing air around you, and exhale slowly through your mouth, releasing any tension or worry that you may be carrying.

As you continue to breathe, bring your awareness to the present moment. Notice the sensations in your body, the gentle rise and fall of your chest, the weight of your body against the surface beneath you. Allow yourself to be fully present, without judgment or expectation.

In life, we often find ourselves resisting the challenges and discomforts that arise, fighting against the current of our experiences. But today, we invite you to embrace a different approach – one of acceptance and inner spaciousness.

Imagine that within you, there is a vast, open sky. It is boundless and serene, untouched by the passing clouds of thoughts and emotions. As you visualize this inner sky, feel a sense of expansion and lightness, as if your body and mind are merging with this infinite space.

Now, bring to mind a recent challenge or difficult emotion that you've been grappling with. Perhaps it's a sense of uncertainty about the future, a feeling of anxiety, or a persistent worry. Observe this experience with a gentle curiosity, without trying to change or suppress it.

Imagine this challenge as a cloud in your inner sky. Notice its shape, color, and texture. Watch as it drifts across the expansive space within you, knowing that it is temporary and will eventually pass. Just as the sky remains unaffected by the presence of clouds, your true essence remains untouched by the passing difficulties of life.

As you continue to breathe, silently repeat to yourself: "I am the sky, not the clouds. I have space for all that arises." Feel a sense of ease and acceptance wash over you, as you recognize that you have the capacity to hold and embrace all of life's experiences with compassion and grace.

In the moments when you find yourself getting caught up in the challenges of life, remember this inner sky. Take a deep breath, and reconnect with the spaciousness and peace that always reside within you. Know that you have the resilience and wisdom to navigate any storm, and that each experience, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.

As we prepare to close our practice, take a final deep breath, and feel a sense of gratitude for this time you've taken to nurture your inner world. Gently wiggle your fingers and toes, and when you're ready, slowly open your eyes, bringing this sense of spaciousness and acceptance with you into the rest of your day.

Remember, dear friend, that you are not defined by the challenges you face, but by the grace and resilience with which you meet them. May you always find solace and strength in the vast, open sky within.

Namaste.