Letting Go of Stress

Welcome to this guided meditation for letting go of stress. Find a comfortable seated position, with your back straight and your hands resting gently on your lap. Close your eyes and begin by taking a few deep breaths, inhaling deeply through your nose, and exhaling fully through your mouth.

As you continue to breathe deeply, bring your awareness to any areas of tension or tightness in your body. Notice where you may be holding onto stress and tension, whether it’s in your shoulders, neck, jaw, or elsewhere. With each exhale, imagine releasing that tension, allowing it to dissolve and melt away.

Now, shift your focus to your mind. Notice any thoughts or worries that may be causing you stress. Rather than trying to push them away, simply acknowledge them and then let them go. Imagine placing each thought or worry on a leaf and watching it float away down a peaceful stream.

Continue to breathe deeply and slowly, allowing yourself to relax more deeply with each breath. With each inhale, imagine breathing in calmness and peace. With each exhale, imagine releasing any remaining stress or tension from your body and mind.

As you continue to breathe this way, visualize yourself surrounded by a warm, comforting light. This light represents love, compassion, and healing. Feel it enveloping you, soothing away any remaining stress or worry.

Take a few more moments to simply be with this feeling of relaxation and peace. Know that you can return to this meditation whenever you need to let go of stress and find inner calm.

When you’re ready, gently bring your awareness back to the present moment. Wiggle your fingers and toes, stretch your body gently, and slowly open your eyes. Carry this sense of relaxation and peace with you as you move through the rest of your day.