Meditation Mountain - Short Meditation for a Mental Health Reset to Let Go of the Past

Episode Date: January 29, 2024

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Welcome to Meditation Mountain and thank you for joining me today for this short guided meditation to reset your mental health and let go of the past. Let's begin by finding a quiet, comfortable space where you can sit or lie down without any distractions. Close your eyes gently, allowing your body to relax into a comfortable position. start by taking a deep breath in through your nose feeling the air fill your lungs and slowly exhale through your mouth releasing as much tension as possible as you slowly drift into a more relaxed state by focusing on your breath take slow deeper breaths in as you inhale imagine positive energy entering your body and as you exhale visualize stress and anxiety leaving with each breath. Feel the rise and fall of your chest, the expansion and contraction of your abdomen with each breath. Shift your attention to your body. Starting from your toes, bring your awareness slowly up through your feet. Angles, calves, knees,

thighs and up to your torso. Notice any areas of tension or discomfort without judgment. As you exhale, consciously release any tension you find, allowing it to dissolve into the ground beneath you. Now, gently turn your focus to your emotions. Ignorage any feelings that arise without trying to change or control them. If there's something from the past causing distress, observe it from a distance. Without letting it overwhelm you, recognize that you are present in the moment,

safe and secure. Whatever it is from the past that raises your stress levels isn't something that needs your time, energy, or emotions in this moment. So you can, Without judgment and with peace, let it go. Imagine yourself standing on a small wooden bridge,

overlooking a flowing stream. Visualize holding a piece of paper in your hand. Written on it is a list of past problems, perhaps recent challenging events, or difficult relationships not yet resolved. With each exhale, more past events appear on the paper, until it is completely full.

With each inhale, your mind gets lighter, and with each exhale, the paper continues to fill up. Once it's full, it's now time to release the paper and throw it into the stream. Watch it closely as it lands and quickly flows away. The further away it drifts, the lighter you feel. Knowing your past troubles are drifting far away into the distance. Watch the paper float away, carrying away all that doesn't serve your present well-being. Feel a sense of relief as you let go of the weight of the past.

Remind yourself that you have the power to release and move forward. Repeat these positive affirmations. or allowed. I release what no longer serves me. My past will no longer decide my future. Today, I make a fresh start. Reflect on things you're grateful for in your life. Focusing on the present moment and the blessings it holds. Gradually bring your attention back to your breath. Take a few deep breaths. Feeling the air entering and leaving your body. Wiggle your fingers and toes. Slowly bringing movement back.

And when you're ready, open your eyes. As you return to your surroundings, carry with you the sense of lightness and calmness you've cultivated. Know that you hold the power to reset your mental health and let go of the past whenever you need to. Remember, this meditation regularly can strengthen your ability to reset and release, promoting mental clarity and emotional well-being. Go out into the world and enjoy the rest of your day.