Here’s a Sample of the “Self-Compassion Through the Body” Guided Meditation Script:
Hello, and welcome to this self-compassionate journey through the body. This can be a meditation that may guide us through the physical body one area at a time while cultivating kindness towards our physical being.
Before we start, please note that regardless that our intention is to cultivate compassion towards the body, chances are you’ll notice that unkind thoughts arise. A lot of us have a difficult relationship with certain parts of our body, and so whatever arises is natural. That is something we’ll work with as a part of this practice.
For instance, as you concentrate to your feet, you may end up considering,
“My feet are sore. I don’t take adequate care of my body.”
Or,
“I wish my feet were different.”
If a thought like this arises, see should you can simply label it as a thought—that’s, not an absolute truth—and return your attention to the current moment, through which you might be specializing in your feet.
One other experience you may have is to search out yourself being self-critical on account of any unkindness or judgment that may come up.
This might sound something like, “I don’t take adequate care of my body… and here I am going being hard on myself again. I just can’t get it right!”
Once more, notice this as only a thought as you tune into your experience with gentleness and curiosity.
[pause]
So, take a moment to settle into a cushty, alert posture. This meditation might be done sitting up or lying down.
Whatever position you’re in, start by noticing the surface beneath you, allowing the bottom to support you. You may as well let your eyes close if that feels comfortable for you.
