Meditation: Your Shield of Peace

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Slow yourself down,  As breath brings you inside.  Slow its rhythm down, Gathering all the air provides.  PAUSE Feel your body melt,  And sink into your bed. Release any tension, From your toes to your head.  PAUSE Slowing, slowing, slowing down, Further inside you come.  Falling and surrendering,  To the night’s gentle hum.  LONG PAUSE In this space of stillness,  Let’s check in for the night. To see what thoughts are roaming, Which ones are here tonight.  PAUSE Just imagine all those thoughts, Swirling ‘round your mind.  Watch them as they move and sway, They don’t have to be defined.  LONG PAUSE Did you know that all these thoughts,  Do not define your soul?  They often feed the ego’s need, To make you feel less than whole.  PAUSE So just observe these moving thoughts, Knowing they’re separate from you. Feel yourself detach from them, And connect with what is true.  LONG PAUSE Perhaps some sadness lingers, Or anxiety pokes its head.  Maybe you’re feeling angry, Or heavy bitterness instead.  PAUSE Just take a note of all that’s here, Imagining you’re on a boat.  Exhale and release them all, And watch those emotions float.  LONG PAUSE Now come back into your body, It anchors you in the now.  Then feel the space within you, And make this sacred vow.  PAUSE My mind is my own garden, I’m planting all the seeds. I will choose to tend the soil, And pluck out all the weeds.  PAUSE So right now, I choose to plant, The seedlings that will grow, Into food that feeds my soul, So I can truly glow.  LONG PAUSE Slow,  And steady.  My breath is one with me.  Slow, And ready, My mind is clear and free.  NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it’s Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It’ll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it’s like to be a PREMIUM member. If you’d like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that’s over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Rest now, sweet one, The night is here at last, Give her all those fears, The heavy ones you’ve amassed.  PAUSE… You hold them tight, You’re frozen with their weight. It feels quite impossible, To survive in this state. So breathe in deep, And expand your belly wide, The air will bring new life, And create more space inside.  PAUSE… Breathe in deep again, And let it slow you down. Breathe out fully now, Feel lighter all around. PAUSE… Breathe in and relax, Breathe out and release. Breathe in, Breathe out.  LONG PAUSE… Acknowledge those fears, See them with clear eyes, Honor that they’re here, Listen to their cries.  PAUSE… There’s wisdom there, Beyond those scary screams. Take a good look inside of them, Fear is more than what it seems.  LONG PAUSE… What is fear saying? What is really there? If you open yourself to listen, Perhaps fear will share. PAUSE… I’m here to protect you, she says. To keep you safe and alive. You’ve been hurt before, And I just want you to survive.  PAUSE… You breathe in slowly, And gently embrace your fear. You thank her for her love, Then whisper in her ear. PAUSE… I will hold your hand, As we walk through this new door, You’ll be by my side, But your voice, I must ignore.  PAUSE… I must choose what’s best, To thrive in my own way. Even when it’s scary, And you freeze me so I’ll stay. PAUSE… You come within yourself, And find the stillness inside. Here you see the truth, Here you cannot hide.  PAUSE… You take fear’s hand, And suddenly you know. All her power has faded, You are free to go. LONG PAUSE… Breathe, And relax. Breathe, And release. PAUSE… You are open, You are free. You are light, Sleep now, and be. Sweet Dreams, Beautiful.  💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors   💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium This special Reiki Sleep meditation is guided by my good friend and Reiki Master, Tina Conroy. If you’d enjoy it and would like more Reiki resources from her, visit TinaConroy.com.  I invite you to place your hands on your heart. Settle into this moment, Resting your body and lying down. PAUSE… This energy treatment will help soothe your nerves, Release any tension and stress. Breathe with me now. Take a nice long slow deep breath in, And exhale through your mouth and release. PAUSE… I call forth blessings of healing today. I call forth your own spirit, spirit guides, angels, guardians, and masters, To surround you in healing. Feel free to place any special intention in your own mind, And we call this forth for the highest and greatest good. PAUSE… As you begin to settle in deeper and deeper, It may be difficult to let go. Feel the back of your head, Surrender into the surface your lying on, So that you feel completely held and supported. Todays healing treatment will feel like a fresh new day, Releasing any negativity and bringing in positive beautiful feelings LONG PAUSE… Begin at the tips of your toes. Feel your feet and the heals placed on the floor or bed relax. Allow your legs to completely let go of any tension or any holding. Notice your ankles soften, your shins and calves melt, Your knees relax, your upper legs and hips surrender, Your lower back lets go of so much tension your holding, Your belly soft and sweet. PAUSE… Relax any tension in your upper chest and shoulders, And down your arms, Your throat and neck soften, And your face is completely relaxed.  PAUSE… I know you’ve been holding so many thoughts in your mind, That's caused so much stress and anxiety. But in this moment feel at the top of your head, As I place my hands, this beautiful warm healing light. Go within your body and begin to notice, All the many places that are stuck or blocked. And this light will travel to all of them for balance and peace. PAUSE… Explore with me now as you go within your body, And notice any areas that are holding this tension. It may be a feeling, a knowingness, Or perhaps you see it as a gray mist. This Reiki energy pours in from the top of your head, It’s pure white light, this light of healing begins to move throughout your body. The top of your head feels warm and inviting. Your hair and your scalp feel soft and surrendered. I move my hands over your eyes, And the warmth is so powerful the face feels as if the sun is basking down. Your eyes settle in, the skin around the eyes soften, All tension in the face melts. PAUSE… This current of Reiki energy moves to the jaw, the teeth, and the tongue, Relax your mouth and jaw. Those areas of gray mist are slowly disappearing. I place my hands over your throat, Feeling this warm sensation in the throat center, Invoking the purest communication self, Eradicating negative thoughts and thinking, And bringing forth positive thoughts of well being, Shifting those inner thoughts to positivity and love, Gently I move my hands to your heart. Feel yourself take that nice sighing breath. You’re melting more and more, Your shoulders feel light. Feel the warmth in your heart. 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Feel the drums of Mother Earth, As she gently soothes your soul.  She draws you in with rhythmic beats, And leaves you feeling whole.  LONG PAUSE The drums beat on, and soon you feel, The waves of peace roll in. Your body sways and softens too, As calmness flows within.  LONG PAUSE Gentle and serene, The space in between. Soften and you’ll feel, Your soul begin to heal.  LONG LONG PAUSE Now Mother Earth knows you, She sees what’s heavy and dark.  So hand her all your worries, All the places you feel blocked.  PAUSE A burden shared is divided, Excitement shared is doubled. You are not alone, dear one, No matter what feels troubled. LONG PAUSE Gentle and serene, Open the space between. Within the stillness lies, Peace that will arise.  LONG LONG PAUSE Now as the drums beat on, they become a part of you.  They’re in sync with your breath, Their rhythm circles through.  LONG PAUSE As you breathe your body calm, Your mind has cleared all thoughts.  Your soul’s alive and peaceful, No longer tied in knots.  LONG PAUSE Gentle and serene, So much space between. In each breath you hold, Serenity of the soul.  NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Invite yourself to settle,  As you ease into your bed.  And breathe.  PAUSE Allow your body to move and adjust, Until you’ve found that perfect, sleeping position.  PAUSE Now, take a deep breath, Filling your entire body with cleansing air. And then exhale, releasing all that air,  All that tension,  As your body sinks further into bed.  PAUSE I am in control of my thoughts and feelings. I choose to think positive and empowering thoughts. My mind is calm and peaceful. PAUSE I forgive myself for any mistakes and move forward. I accept myself completely with compassion. I release any anxiety and negative emotions. PAUSE I am safe and protected at all times. I deserve to be happy, healthy and peaceful. My courage and confidence grows every day. PAUSE I nurture my mind, body and spirit daily. I am perfectly imperfect and I lovingly accept myself. I have the power to create the life I desire. PAUSE My thoughts create my reality. I let go of fear and live courageously. I am at peace with my past, present and future. PAUSE Each day brings me closer to my goals and dreams. I choose positive and empowering relationships. My challenges make me stronger and wiser. PAUSE I am overflowing with joy and gratitude. I forgive those who have harmed me and wish them well. I have unlimited potential within me. PAUSE I release any self-judgment and choose self-acceptance. I nourish my body with healthy and wholesome foods. I am open and receptive to positive change. PAUSE My unique talents and abilities inspire others. I move past obstacles by believing in myself. My voice deserves to be heard. PAUSE I radiate self-love, confidence and compassion. My life has meaning when I choose purposeful action. I let go of worry and anxiety and choose to chill out. PAUSE My mind and body are aligned, relaxed and calm. I acknowledge my energy limits and embrace rest. I surround myself with positive, supportive people. PAUSE I welcome laughter, humor and light-hearted moments. I am filled with purpose, passion and gratitude every day. I have the courage to set healthy boundaries. PAUSE My open heart draws loving experiences to me. I continually expand my knowledge and wisdom. I freely and easily forgive myself and others. PAUSE I compassionately encourage the highest good in all. I peacefully accept what I cannot change. My life overflows with tranquility and balance. PAUSE I lovingly care for my body, mind and soul daily. I have faith in my inner guidance system. My perseverance ensures my continuing success. PAUSE I live my values with integrity and joy. My creativity brings beauty to the world around me. Each moment offers me valuable lessons. PAUSE Peace begins within me. I courageously move toward my best life. My positive thoughts create my happy reality. PAUSE I gracefully learn life's lessons and grow. I am guided to people and places that uplift me. My life is filled with passion and purpose. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Melt into the sea of blankets tonight, And invite your mind to clear. The Isness of you is unveiled once the noise has settled, And the ego has left. PAUSE… She’s here, Calm and confident, Her roots deep in the soil of the universe. So breathe in deeply, And be one with her, The truth of who you are. Free from the chains wrapped around you from the world. Free from the judgements coming from your mind. One with the unique beauty of your isness. So breathe deep into your body, Following the air into your lungs,  Down into your belly, And all the way to your toes.  And then breathe out, All the way out, Releasing,  Relaxing,  And letting go.  PAUSE… Keep your attention on the air traveling through you, In, And out. Cleansing, Releasing. Calming you down, And letting go of the day. LONG PAUSE… Becoming one with the isness of you, Means you accept yourself completely.   Just as you are. Right here, Right now.  PAUSE… It means you release any judgements about who you are, And who you’ve been. Whether they are from others,  Or from you.  PAUSE… It means you love without condition, The darkest parts of yourself. And lovingly honor your brightness too. Embracing the magical mosaic that is you. PAUSE… So rest deeply now, And quiet your thinking mind, As everything that isn’t you…dissolves. PAUSE… The beliefs, The judgements, And the mountains of shoulds. They are grains of sands falling from you, One by one, Disappearing into the night.  LONG PAUSE… Imagine yourself here, Naked and safe, Whole and at peace. Free from the burden of needing to be anything you are not. Alive and real,  Burning bright like the stars. LONG PAUSE… The isness of you feels calm and clear, Expansive and light. PAUSE… Stay here with her, And let everything else float away tonight. Sweet Dreams, Beautiful. 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Melt into the magical place of sleep, Where your dreams can dance and play,  With no limits or boundaries,  And no one telling them what can’t be. Tonight, dream about the possibilities. Lay your head down and close your eyes, And bring your attention here, Away from the end of the day thoughts floating around your mind, And into the presence of your body on your bed.  PAUSE… Connect to the motion of your breathing, Riding its waves coming up onto the shore as you breathe in, And falling back into the ocean as you breathe out, Breathe in, Breathe out. PAUSE… Let your arms and legs melt into your bed, Let your cheeks relax, Your shoulders drop, And your stomach soften.  Breathe, And sink deeper into relaxation. PAUSE… Anything is possible, my love. Let the limiting chains of the world break loose as you invite all the possibilities to enter your dreams tonight.  So they can play freely, Twirling and jumping and laughing in delicious delight.  PAUSE… Invite them in, All your desires, All your visions, All the wildest parts of your imagination. Bring them here to the night, And feel the warmth of their embrace. They want to heal you, Stretch you, Enliven you, And infuse you with magic. PAUSE… So breath slowly,  And feel the rhythm of the music, As you let your possibilities play. LONG PAUSE… Let your desires run free here, In the unbound pastures of dreamland. Surrender to melody, The movement, And all the possibilities. PAUSE… Let all judgements go, And all the rules dissolve away. No one gets to dictate your dance. There are no limits here. So dream, my love, About the incredible possibilities that exist for you here, And watch them transcend into your life.  Sweet Dreams, Beautiful 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Close your eyes, and let yourself deeply, deeply relax. LONG PAUSE Focus only on relaxing. Let everything else go. Let tension go. Let stress go. Let distracting thoughts go. Watch as they lift away from you like a balloon in the sky. LONG PAUSE Breathe in more relaxation, feeling it spread serenity through all of you. LONG PAUSE Breathe again. Allow your body to let go, to just melt into the bed. PAUSE Now, imagine if you can, sitting on the banks of a river, just basking in the Warmth of the sun. taking in the smells of  nearby wildflowers, and listening as the water gently rushes past you. PAUSE You feel calm, peaceful, and relaxed. So, you stretch out on the bank, and allow yourself to rest. PAUSE Moments later, you feel the presence  of someone near, So you sit up. PAUSE At first,  you don’t see anyone. Then, your eyes catch a stately figure, dipping a clay jug into the water. PAUSE It’s a tall, slender woman, with skin like soft silk, And a draped robe of black, and gold, and red. PAUSE The woman kneels along the bank, and as woman dips her jug into the crystal blue water, she does so with delicate care. There is something almost sacred in her movements. They are like rhythmic dances. PAUSE The woman fills the jug to the top, taking care not to spill, and then gingerly stands  and lifts the jug  to sit on top of her head. PAUSE She balances the jug with her slender hands, and with a beautiful posture, sleek and straight. Then, she walks away. PAUSE Instinctively,  you rise and follow her. Running to catch up, you notice that  she literally glides across the land. Every step looks like she’s floating. PAUSE The woman stares straight ahead, committed to her mission. She barely notices you at her side. PAUSE As you walk,  you imagine the village where the woman  will take the water. But she walks  in a different direction. PAUSE Soon, you arrive at the meadow, teeming with the wildflowers you smelled by the river. PAUSE The woman removes the jug  From her head, And with a wave of hand, The water disperses  To all the flowers. PAUSE You watch, as a magical mist of droplets, descends on the flowers, giving them life. After the water, you notice the flowers seem brighter, With even more aromatic smells. PAUSE The woman gives a half smile  to the flowers, And begins walking again. PAUSE This time, she finds a forest of trees that welcomes her shower of  life-giving mist. Like the flowers,  they seem more alive after their bath. Greener and taller and stronger. PAUSE The woman gives a half smile  to the trees, And begins walking again. This time, she walks back to the river. PAUSE Sitting on the banks of the river, you gaze at the woman, who holds the jug over the water. Seconds later, the water from the river gathers, And rises in the air to take the jug from the woman. The woman turns to you, and gives you a half smile. Then she takes a step  on top of the water, before dissipating and turning into mist that disappears in the air.  PAUSE You lie back on the river bank And close your eyes again. You hear the water rushing, And feel its calm magic within you.  NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it's Katie, and today, I'm here to say hello and give you a little update.  It's May 1st today, which means we're stepping into Mental Health Awareness Month.   What have you been doing to be kind to your mind lately?   On today's solo episode, I'm sharing about some fun, extra meditations we're putting out for you across the network, some for mental health, some for moms, and some to share about other podcasts the team and I love to support our mental health.   I'm also sharing the two things that are working really well for my mental health lately! And...I'm sharing a poem I wrote in one of those "ugly" moments of life. I hope it resonates and that you are inspired to continue on your perfectly imperfect journey of being you!   Namaste, Beautiful,  Katie  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices