welcome to this meditation for easing loneliness I'm so glad you're here
and if it feels comfortable I'd love for you to visualize that we're in the same room together
wherever you are
get yourself settled into a comfortable position and close your eyes
and let's jointly intend that all our energies today will be used for the highest good for all
taking a moment to settle your thoughts settle your body and settle your breathing
slowing down a little as you give your body and mind the space it needs
inhale and as you exhale invite your eyes to relax your eyelids softening
inhale and as you exhale let your shoulders lower down
inhale and as you exhale feel your torso letting go
inhale and as you exhale feel your pelvic area ground down into your seat
with your eyes closed still massage the area where the back of your neck and head meet
loosening up and releasing tension
and when you're ready settle your arms back down
loneliness is a feeling that will come and go and it's completely normal even in a busy house
full of other people or in a busy office full of colleagues loneliness can occur
keeping busy does not reduce loneliness because it's about connection and closeness
there are things you can do to ease the feeling of loneliness
and the main mindfulness technique is to realize that your mind is your true home
so keeping your mind calm and uncluttered can help you feel connected to yourself
so let's make a decision to ignore the things that have been going on today
leaving that aside for now and instead put all your focus on your breath
noticing the breath as it enters and leaves the tip of your nose
when you see a flower in a summer garden you enjoy that moment when it's flowering
but as summer wears on the petals start to fade and drop
the plant is still alive still evolving
this fallow time is important
and even though it looks like they're doing nothing
that nothing is essential for it to show off new blooms next summer
you see what you don't do is as important as what you do do
busyness whether busy with tasks or busy with lots of people won't take away loneliness
but being aware of your loneliness and making peace with how it makes you feel can help
when you make peace with your loneliness and anxiety it might look like you're doing nothing
just like a winter plant but often this is when the hardest work is going on
and it's when you need that calm mind most of all
take a few deep breaths breathing into your heart
breathing in and out of your heart space
and bring to mind someone whom you miss or want to connect with again
whether they're passed on from this life or are far away physically
maybe they live close by and just feel distant
imagine that person right now
really listen to that person
take this time to understand them
and you find yourself coming to understand how that individual sees themselves
and somehow now communicate to them that you care that you see them that you understand them
imagine a glowing pink light surrounding both of you
feeling closer and more connected
so
and let's round off now with some affirmations
I cultivate love and trust in myself
I connect with myself so I can connect with others
what I don't do is as important as what I do
I accept myself exactly as I am
I have the courage to reach out and connect with other people
I have a lot of value and love to share with others
I enhance my life with laughter and good times
I invite people into my life and value their company
I trust that something new and enjoyable can happen to me
I can fully enjoy my own company
I love, care for and connect with others
loneliness is not who you are and I want you to remember three things
keeping a calm mind means you can connect to yourself at any time
you can develop new social connections with new or old acquaintances at any point
and you can develop a closer relationship with people
by really taking the time to understand what it's like to be them kind of walking in their shoes
so now imagine for a moment you myself and others are meditating together
connected together in this moment
we are all uplifting you with kindness and love surrounding you with positive energy
you are so supported you are so loved
and as we allow these new energies to integrate
it's now time to bring your awareness back to your physical body back to the room
gently breathing in and gently breathing out
and when you are ready open your eyes
thank you for meditating today with generation calm