So you're going to a party but you hate attending social events. This is the
perfect meditation to do before attending a party. As part of you getting
ready routine include this relaxation moment. Make sure you won't get disturbed
and sit or either on a chair with your feet firmly planted on the ground or lay
on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the ground. Having your feet
on the ground will help you feel grounded.
Allow your eyes to close gently and take notice of the energy level in your body
today. How does your body feel? Invite yourself to be aware of the sensations
going on for you right now. Start becoming aware of your breath. Notice
when you breathe in how your chest fills up, the belly expands and as you exhale
the belly relaxes and the chest falls back. Take three more breaths like that.
As you breathe in really expand the front of your abdomen and as you breathe
out allow the belly button to fall in towards the spine. Keep breathing slowly
like this. Your deep calm breaths relax you. Now scan your body for any areas of
tension from your feet to your head. Mentally scan the entire body. When you
feel some tension purposefully try to release your muscles breathe into that
area. Your whole body will feel loose and heavy. Just enjoy this relaxed feeling.
You can use your mind to relax like this whenever you want. While you are feeling
relaxed I would like to introduce you to think about your upcoming outing. You may
have been worrying about it. Worrying will not make your event go well, in fact
it has a chance to make you feel worse. If you notice any anxiety come up for
you mentally scan your body for tension again and allow it to relax. It's okay to
have negative thoughts about having to make small talk with strangers or
colleagues or be in a large group of people. Maybe you are worried about
blushing, perhaps you feel people stare at you, you might think you are boring
and have nothing to contribute to a conversation maybe you think you'll make
a fool of yourself. Having these thoughts is okay because many people feel anxious
about social situations. In fact many people at that
event will be experiencing those same thoughts and feelings as you. When we
allow those thoughts to invoke fear our bodies respond as in any fearful
situation. It's protecting us. That is normal. Your body is looking out for you
is part of your DNA. Feel grateful that your bodily systems are working to
protect you. When a negative thought comes up for you at this event allow it
to pass and thank your body for looking out for you but let it know you you can
handle it from here. Then focus on something else. Be mindful of something
going on in the room. Use your senses to focus on the music, the smells of food or
perfume, focus on the lights or decorations. The moment of anxiety will
pass. I want you to take a moment now to think about the party or event with a
feeling of excitement. You can go to the party feeling excited and eager to enjoy
it. Think of the opportunities available to you. There may be someone you are
destined to meet who will have a significant impact on your future. This
one party may change your life for the better. Imagine that! Your life will
become richer because you are putting yourself out there. Delight in the
opportunities that this party has to offer you. Something amazing will happen
to you today. There are many people who are not going out today who did not
have an invitation somewhere, so allow the gratitude you feel for this great
opportunity to fill your body. You are choosing to say yes and this is positive.
Continue with your steady fluid breath, feel the sensation of openness to the
event. It's time to start coming back to the here and now. Start to notice the
sounds in the room and when you're ready open your eyes. You are feeling calm,
confident and excited to face the possibility of something amazing.