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Hope focuses on renewal, rebirth, and healing.<\/p>\n

Find a place to be comfortable where you can rest undisturbed during this time.<\/p>\n

As we experience this meditation, feel the “old” drop away and “new” opportunities present themselves.<\/p>\n

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Leave everything around you behind and bring your attention to yourself.<\/p>\n

Relax as you go on this journey.<\/p>\n

Get comfortable.<\/p>\n

Breathe in from your abdomen – slowly, slowly, to the count of three.<\/p>\n

One – Two – Three<\/p>\n

Now – hold your breath to the count of four<\/p>\n

One – Two – Three – Four<\/p>\n

Now – exhale to the count of five.<\/p>\n

One – Two – Three – Four – Five<\/p>\n

Repeat this breathing pattern three more times.<\/p>\n

In – one, two, three<\/p>\n

Hold – one, two, three, four<\/p>\n

Out – one, two, three, four, five<\/p>\n

In – one, two, three<\/p>\n

Hold – one, two, three, four<\/p>\n

Out – one, two, three, four, five<\/p>\n

In – one, two, three<\/p>\n

Hold – one, two, three, four<\/p>\n

Out – one, two, three, four, five<\/p>\n

Continue to breathe deeply as you go into this relaxation.<\/p>\n

Your relaxation becomes a blanket of warmth.\u00a0 Sink down into this\u00a0 quiet place inside yourself.<\/p>\n

PAUSE<\/p>\n

You are calm and peaceful now.\u00a0 It is time for your journey.<\/p>\n

PAUSE<\/p>\n

You are strolling along a path in a forest.\u00a0 Notice this path.\u00a0 How does it feel under your feet?\u00a0 Is this path a smooth grassy path?\u00a0 Are there pebbles?\u00a0 \u00a0What kind of shoes are you wearing?<\/p>\n

As you walk down this path, take a moment to feel the air on your skin – the sunlight shining down – gentle breezes caressing your clothes.<\/p>\n

As you travel, notice sights, sounds, and fragrances:\u00a0 birds, butterflies, wind in the trees.<\/p>\n

What is your reaction to this place?\u00a0 How do you feel beyond your body?<\/p>\n

Strolling for a short time, you come to a clearing in the forest with openings to different paths.<\/p>\n

As you look at the different paths, one attracts you.<\/p>\n

You look down this path and see something shining in the sun off in the distance.<\/p>\n

You’re drawn to this shining spot in the sun.\u00a0 What is it?<\/p>\n

You walk along this path that you just selected.\u00a0 How does it feel under your feet?\u00a0 Is it smooth?\u00a0 Are there pebbles?\u00a0 Is it a smooth dirt path?\u00a0 Are there stepping stones?<\/p>\n

As you walk toward the shiny spot ahead,\u00a0 you feel layers and layers of your past drop away.<\/p>\n

The weight of the world evaporates from your shoulders.<\/p>\n

PAUSE<\/p>\n

You soon arrive at the end of the path where you see a bench waiting for you.<\/p>\n

There, on this bench, you see new clothes, neatly folded.<\/p>\n

When you look at them, you see they are more beautiful than any you’ve seen before.<\/p>\n

You remove the clothes you are wearing and put on these new clothes.\u00a0 They are a perfect fit.<\/p>\n

You walk up a slight hill toward the shining object you saw at the beginning of your walk.<\/p>\n

As you approach the shining object, you discover it is a mirror.<\/p>\n

You look in this mirror and see your reflection.<\/p>\n

You see:<\/p>\n

The person you have always known you were.<\/p>\n

The person\u00a0 you have always wanted to be.<\/p>\n

You see yourself as strong, and happy.<\/p>\n

NOW – you can continue to explore your new “you” as you return to this room.<\/p>\n

You know you can return to this place anytime you want.<\/p>\n

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This meditation is part of a new program I’m offering called “Hope on the Road”.\u00a0 I am sharing this meditation along with a reiki session and hand blessing to anyone who requests it.<\/p>\n

This program is adaptable to zoom and in- person groups large or small.\u00a0 It will also be on my YouTube channel.<\/p>\n

Thank you for\u00a0 participating.<\/p>\n

Thank you for reading this meditation blog post.\u00a0 Please share it with your friends and forward it to your preferred social media network.<\/p>\n

Thurman<\/p>\n

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Books, T-shirts, and aprons\u00a0 can be found on www.thurmangreco.com.<\/p>\n

“Wellness for All” is now available in both paper and ebook editions.<\/p>\n

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“Let’s Live with Thurman Greco” – the YouTube channel – is a place to stay on top of all the new (and vintage) video clips.<\/p>\n

Subscribe today and never miss a show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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