Episode 70: Imagery | Bridge

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Meditation Script:

Find a comfortable place to position your body where you

feel safe to close your eyes and engage your imagination. As you breathe in,

notice where you may be holding tension in your body, observe any busyness of

mind. As you breathe out, soften, relaxing whatever you can, invite ease to

your mind.

Bring to mind the image of lush green land, you, standing,

at the top of a high hill at the edge of a catenary bridge. As you look across

to the other side of this free-hanging bridge of wooden boards and rope, you

see painted on a large sign, the word Align. Take a moment here to bring to

mind places in your personal or professional life that feel out of alignment. What

do you struggle to work on? What seems far off, perhaps nearly impossible? Now,

take a moment to recall struggles or seemingly impossible things you have

overcome. Bringing your mind back to that green space, standing before a long

bridge, find a deep breath in, deep breath out. As you take your first step

onto the bridge, recall the last task you accomplished. Perhaps this is a

report, or a presentation, the dishes, or laundry. Deep breath in, deep breath

out. Holding gently the rope rail along the bridge, bring to mind a moment

where you received support to accomplish a task. Bring to mind the image of the

person who supported you. Imagine seeing this person standing at the end of the

bridge. Taking a few more steps, bring to mind the feelings that arrive once

you’ve completed a task. Feel an ease in your shoulders. Perhaps recalling

feelings of peace, of joy, of excitement or relief. Imagine those feeling

personified standing at the end of the bridge. Continue walking, perhaps

picking up the pace, feeling a sense of confidence with each step. Recall a

challenging experience you learned from. What did you learn that guided you

toward growth and a deep understanding of yourself, that shifted your

perspective and mindset in a positive way? Are there people who helped you

learn? Imagine those people standing at the end of the bridge. You feel a

gentle sway beneath your feet, perhaps gripping tight to hold on, but knowing

you are safe, nearly all the way across, just one more big step forward onto

the land. Imagine the supportive people and people and ideas and your own inner

strength reaching out to guide you fully across, leading you toward alignment.

Bring to mind one value you hold and one thing you are thankful for. Enjoy

another deep breath in, deep breath out. Standing again on solid ground, extend

another moment of gratitude to yourself for crossing every bridge that brought

you to this moment.

Bringing your attention to the space you’re in, notice sensations

in the body, the support beneath you, the sounds around you, the aromas you’re

breathing in, and taste on your tongue. Gently blinking open your eyes, observing

the sights around you. Rest here or move into your day confident in the

direction you want to go. Thank you for meditating with me. Peace.

Written + Performed by Jessica Haessly