Within this past month, I think a lot of us can agree that things have shifted, and in the midst of that shift, it probably felt/feels scary and nerve-wracking. I wanted to humbly suggest a meditation practice that helped me, in hopes it does the same for you. It’s a short practice as well, so it doesn’t take up much time. Start by closing your eyes and taking a couple deep breaths. Tense your body/chest as you inhale and hold your breath for 5 seconds, then exhale all the way. I would do this at least 4-5 times. Then, visualize a moment throughout the day, or throughout this weekend, that made you feel comfort, safety, or love. See it clearly, as if you’re re-experiencing that moment. Now, hold that feeling, and imagine it as if it’s an aura expanding from your heart throughout your entire body. Once the feeling has covered your entire body, just let it sit there for a second. Soak in that feeling for as long as you want, knowing that you’re safe now. Take 1-2 last deep breaths to close it all off while you slowly come back to the present moment from that new state of being. Realize how you didn’t have to go searching for anything outside of you to gain a feeling within you. You didn’t have to “do” anything. You don’t have to work for it. You don’t have to prove that you’re worthy of it. you already are. That’s just the illusion, the old identity, trying to convince you otherwise. It’s all internal. It already exist within you. Rest in that state/knowing, and maintain it for as long as you can :)