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Transcript
- 0:23Lisa: Hey there, welcome to this meditation where we walk the red carpet of self-discovery, release self-doubt and connect with the incredible wellspring of support and creativity within you.
- 0:39Lisa: Find a comfortable position, close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose.
- 0:50Lisa: Hold it for a moment and then slowly exhale through your mouth.
- 0:58Lisa: Let's begin.
- 1:02Lisa: Imagine yourself standing at the back of a grand theater.
- 1:09Lisa: The space feels alive, but it is still and waiting for you.
- 1:17Lisa: A soft spotlight illuminates the red carpet in the center aisle, inviting you forward.
- 1:26Lisa: This is your path, a path not to perform for others, but to step into your own creative power.
- 1:40Lisa: Feel the gentle slope of the aisle beneath your feet as you begin to walk forward toward the stage.
- 1:53Lisa: With each step, a sense of curiosity and anticipation grows within you.
- 2:05Lisa: As you walk, you notice the seats on either side of the aisle are filled with people, but they aren't ordinary spectators.
- 2:22Lisa: These figures represent the voices in your mind, the doubts, the fears, the limiting beliefs, the expectations.
- 2:39Lisa: Some shout what if you fail?
- 2:45Lisa: Others whisper you're not ready, you don't belong here.
- 2:51Lisa: You stop for a moment, their voices rising into a chorus, pulling for your attention.
- 3:00Lisa: But you pause, you close your eyes, you take a deep breath in feeling the slope of the aisle beneath you and you exhale slowly.
- 3:18Lisa: Instead of running, which was your first instinct, you take off your shoes instead, allowing your feet to feel the softness of the red carpet.
- 3:49Lisa: It feels warm, grow louder.
- 3:50Lisa: You pause again.
- 3:52Lisa: This time you take off your socks, allowing your bare feet to connect directly with the carpet.
- 4:02Lisa: You notice a warmth growing, the support deepening with each step, the voices losing their power.
- 4:13Lisa: As you continue walking toward the stage, you trail your fingertips over the red velvet seats, your fingertips over the red velvet seats.
- 4:30Lisa: The fabric feels soft and luxurious beneath your touch.
- 4:33Lisa: With each seat that you touch, the figures begin to fade.
- 4:43Lisa: One by one.
- 4:44Lisa: The noise diminishes until the theater is empty and silent, except for the steady sound of your breath.
- 4:56Lisa: The space is now expansive, peaceful and entirely yours.
- 5:08Lisa: You realize you are no longer walking for anyone's approval, you are walking for yourself.
- 5:23Lisa: As you approach the stage, the silence transforms into something extraordinary.
- 5:32Lisa: A wave of thunderous applause erupts from behind you.
- 5:39Lisa: It fills the theater, echoing off the walls a sound so powerful and affirming that it feels as though the theater is full again, full of people cheering for you.
- 5:53Lisa: You pause, taking in the sound, eyes closed.
- 6:09Lisa: The applause surrounds you like a warm embrace, filling you with energy and joy.
- 6:20Lisa: You step up onto the stage basking in the feeling of incredible support.
- 6:27Lisa: Opening your eyes, you turn to the right to face the audience.
- 6:36Lisa: But as you look out, you notice something astonishing the seats are still empty.
- 6:47Lisa: There is nobody there.
- 6:50Lisa: You smile, you take in a deep breath as the realization washes over you this applause, this affirmation, is not coming from others.
- 7:08Lisa: It's coming from within you.
- 7:12Lisa: You created it.
- 7:16Lisa: Feel the pride and strength in knowing that the support you've been seeking was always within you.
- 7:27Lisa: Repeat silently to yourself I am my own greatest supporter.
- 7:40Lisa: My strength and creativity come from within.
- 7:47Lisa: I am enough.
- 7:52Lisa: It's all I ever needed.
- 8:00Lisa: The applause begins to quiet, leaving you in a golden stillness on the stage.
- 8:07Lisa: This is your space, a sacred creative sanctuary where you can dream, imagine and express yourself without fear or judgment.
- 8:24Lisa: Imagine and express yourself without fear or judgment.
- 8:33Lisa: Feel the grounded connection of your bare feet on the stage floor, connecting to the moment, to your space around you and to the space you've just created within.
- 8:47Lisa: Remember, this is the place where your ideas take shape, your possibilities come alive and your inner power shines.
- 9:03Lisa: Take a deep breath.
- 9:04Lisa: Say to yourself.
- 9:07Lisa: This stage is mine.
- 9:12Lisa: I am free.
- 9:16Lisa: I am powerful.
- 9:20Lisa: I create my reality.
- 9:25Lisa: I am free.
- 9:26Lisa: When you're ready, let the vision of the theater fade.
- 9:40Lisa: Draw your awareness back to your breath.
- 9:44Lisa: Feel the ground beneath you, where you're sitting or lying, wiggle your fingers and toes, gently, bringing yourself back to the present moment.
- 10:02Lisa: Take one final deep breath, in exhaling slowly.
- 10:12Lisa: When you're ready, go ahead and open your eyes the next time you feel doubt creeping in.
- 10:29Lisa: Remember this red carpet pop.
- 10:32Lisa: Feel the warmth of the carpet beneath your feet, hear the applause from within you and step onto your creative stage.
- 10:41Lisa: The power and support you seek are always within you, ready to shine, namaste.
- 10:59Lisa: You ready to shine, namaste.