A guided meditation: Letting go with compassion
Sharing a guided meditation, Letting Go With Compassion.
Letting go has been a significant theme for me for quite some time. The stories I tell myself. The self-judgement. The persistent thoughts. The experiences that have made an indelible impact on my life.
It’s not just me. As a coach, I hear this frequently. I hear it from my friends and family. I hear it in my communities. The stories and thoughts that are on repeat. The self-judgment that sneaks in most days. The past experiences that shape who we are and how we interact with the world.
How do we change the narrative, get rid of the stories, process the experiences in a way that allows us to release the pain and uncertainty? Awareness is the first step. Note the themes that show up in your life. Do you always react a certain way when you witness a specific type of behavior? Do you have a strange aversion to something and don’t know why? Do you have a persistent thought that won’t go away? Are you putting something off for way too long?
Once you start to notice patterns, then it’s time to process. Why are these stories or thoughts happening now, in this very moment? Why am I feeling like I messed up? Why am I repeating old ways that I know don’t work for me? What is at the root of my feelings of unworthiness?
I’m asking you to uncover what’s underneath. This is the tough part. It will take some emotional bandwidth. It will certainly take time. This is not a one-and-done experience.
You will need help processing. Do yourself a favor. Get the help you need…a coach, a therapist, a supportive community. You deserve to feel joy and peace. We all do!
And then learn how to let go of the thoughts and emotions that weigh you down, that take up too much precious brain and heart space.
The good news is that you will begin to spot the patterns more quickly, process the emotions more readily, and let go of the dregs of old experiences with less pain.
I had to laugh after I recorded this meditation. I must have re-recorded it 2-3 times, and then I re-recorded sections of it. I’m usually not so precious about it. I give myself grace. My perfectionist traits made a comeback, though! Pattern observed, the whys were processed, and lessons learned. How’s that for letting go?!
What is one thing you want to start letting go of today? Here is a great meditation to get you started.
Take a listen: “Guided Meditation: Letting Go With Compassion”