Free Self-Compassion Meditation Script

Hey, and welcome to this self-compassionate journey via the physique. It is a meditation that may information us via the bodily physique one space at a time whereas cultivating kindness in the direction of our bodily being.

Earlier than we start, please be aware that despite the fact that our intention is to domesticate compassion in the direction of the physique, it’s possible you’ll discover that unkind ideas come up. Many people have a tough relationship with sure elements of our physique, and so no matter arises is pure. That is one thing we’ll work with as a part of this observe.

For instance, as you take note of your toes, you may end up considering,

“My toes are sore. I don’t take ok care of my physique.”

Or,

“I want my toes had been completely different.”

If a thought like this arises, see if you happen to can merely label it as a thought—that’s, not an absolute fact—and return your consideration to the current second, wherein you might be focusing in your toes. 

One other expertise you might need is to seek out your self being self-critical resulting from any unkindness or judgment which may come up.

This might sound one thing like, “I don’t take ok care of my physique… and right here I’m going being arduous on myself once more. I simply can’t get it proper!”

As soon as once more, discover this as only a thought as you tune into your expertise with gentleness and curiosity.

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So, take a second to settle into a cushty, alert posture. This meditation could be carried out sitting up or mendacity down.

No matter place you’re in, begin by noticing the floor beneath you, permitting the bottom to help you. You can too let your eyes shut if that feels snug for you.