Introduction
Hello and welcome!
I created this meditation to help wire your brain towards a more regulated and resourced state and to act as a solution to, "I know meditation is good for me and I want to do it, but I don't have time." This practice can be completed in as little as 10-minutes! I also wanted to create a solution for, “I would meditate, but it’s boring and I struggle with focus.” This meditation has five short, yet powerful phases to it that seamlessly thread into each other, creating a short, yet effective meditation.
With a regular practice of the Magic Mindset Meditation, I have experienced enhanced intuition, receptivity, and feelings of inspiration.
I invite you to explore this practice and see what unfolds for you!
Phase 1: open the doorway
Breathwork Practice. This is about getting into your body from ‘the neck down’ to help settle into the practice. Come to a comfortable seat. Rapidly Inhale and exhale (in and out of the nose) while pumping your arms up over head and down (bending your elbows and drawing them them down towards your ribcage). The arms go up over head as you inhale and bend as you exhale. If you have any injuries in your shoulders or arms, you can simply inhale and exhale out of your nose rapidly, keeping your arms relaxed. Do this for about 45 seconds. At completion, while arms are extended over head, hook your thumbs as you gently suspend the inhale for about 5-30 seconds, then exhale slowly as you release your arms to your lap.
Sit for a moment, noticing what you’re noticing, and feeling what you’re feeling.
Phase 2: Seeding
Gratitude Practice. This is about creating an intentional ‘state change’ with your emotions. The aim here is to feel a feeling that has a high vibration to it. I use gratitude as my tool. Gratitude resonates at the same frequency as love and love is the highest vibration one can feel. 'Love can move mountains.' Place your hands on your heart, bow your head slightly, and think of someone or something you’re grateful for, then think of no less than 3 reasons why you’re grateful for this person, place, or thing (‘the why’ is very important). If you’re having a hard time with evoking gratitude, simply think of things you appreciate, such as the sun shining or the time and space to take 10-minutes to yourself. Stay in this phase until you feel an emotional state shift, even if only subtle. You may feel your body get lighter, or you may smile or cry, or you may simply feel more at ease and relaxed. Keep in mind that some days this phase will be easier to access than others. Be patient and compassionate with yourself.
Phase 3: Imprinting
Affirmative Prayer Practice. This is about sending positive/affirming suggestions to the subconscious mind, re-wiring your beliefs/inner resources to serve your highest good. This happens through repetition. I use a simple, short, and rhythmic affirmation to begin. This is the affirmation I’ve been using for years and I have found it to be very effective - feel free to use it, “every day in every way I am growing richer and richer - richer in health, wealth, wisdom, and love.” I say this about 4-5 times, feeling it in my bones. You can also use statements that feel true/possible and uplifting to you, such as ‘I breath and remember to trust myself - to trust I am capable and supported in the most magical ways.’ ‘I am in the flow of creation, trusting the unfolding with every step I take.’ ‘I open my mind and heart and I surrender more with every tune in.’
NOTE: when ‘in state’ - what we did in phase 2- imprinting is amplified (like a stamp with fresh ink).
Phase 4: kinesthetic visualization
Energy Practice. This is where you use visualization (your imagination) to amplify your life force energy (in yoga we call this Prana). Seeing colors, textures, experiences, etc. are all great - however the most important things is the kinesthetic aspect- the sensations and emotions. This only takes about a minute or two. Begin to imagine all the things you desire pouring into your hands. It feels amazing! I sometimes see very specific things I desire, and sometimes it's just about feeling qualities pouring into my hands (and moving through my body) - qualities such as confidence, vibrant health, and love. Our mind does not know the difference between imagination and reality. It responds to our feelings/sensations. This is the mind/body connection and how you can use your imagination to create feeling states and sensations in your body to override old narratives and beliefs in your mind. It wont happen over night, so consistency is key. NOTICE what you’re noticing, and FEEL what you’re feeling as you imagine what you desire as if were already true (simply a memory being replayed).
Phase 5: Meditation
Listening Practice. This final phase is where you begin your traditional meditation practice. Simply sit, bringing a light awareness to your breath. If you’re new to meditation, you can say gently in your mind, "inhaling" as you inhale and "exhaling" as you exhale. When the mind wanders (and this is for novice and seasoned practitioners alike - because the mind will wander), say "thinking' and come back to the presence of your breath.
In the stillness and silence, you lightly listen for that still, small voice that is your truth. You can even ask your higher self, “what do I need to know today to help move me in the direction of my highest good?” - then listen. Sometimes an answer will come and sometimes it won’t. That’s ok. This last phase is training you to surrender to trust, and to be receptive to your higher wisdom and knowing.
Guided Audios
{Length: 14-minutes}
This audio has more guidance and more vibrant music. I recommend using this version at least the first time.
{Length: 10-minutes}
This audio has less guidance and more subtle music. This is a great option once you have a hang of the five phases and prefer less talking during your 10-minute meditation.