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Discover a meditation that turns anxiety into an ally. This guide teaches you to understand anxiety's protective nature and how to listen to its messages without being overwhelmed. Learn to view anxiety as a source of wisdom, transforming it into a guiding force for better mental wellness. By changing how you interact with anxiety, you gain control and peace, making it a tool for growth rather than a barrier.

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Welcome to this guided meditation. It is designed to transform your perspective on how you see your

anxiety.

And in the next 15 minutes we invite you to explore anxiety, not as an adversary, but as a

protective friend with wisdom to share.

So find a comfortable position, sitting or lying down,

and allow yourself to arrive fully in this moment.

You can choose to close your eyes or just soften your gaze just a few feet in front of you

And just become aware of your breath

as you're breathing in calm, breathing out relax

Allow Your body to relax on each out breath,

allowing your shoulders and your arms,

Your face and your eyes,

All the parts of your body, just allow them to relax

and With each breath, you'll be slowly be relaxing even more.

Your body knows how to breathe. You don't need to get involved. Your

body knows how to relax.

All you need to do is just allow your body to do what it does.

And as you continue to breathe, just scan your body from head to toe

And wherever you notice some tension, just imagine that tension flowing away,

just disappearing.

And if there's any pockets attention that is a little bit stubborn, just acknowledge them and thank you. Thank

you for letting me know.

And then imagine them fading away then.

Sometimes they need to be heard.

Notice the sensation of the air as it enters your nose.

You notice the rise and fall of your chest.

This is the rhythm of the present moment. This is your existence.

Steady and reliable.

And nice and calming.

And as you continue to breathe,

just allow this moment to be everything it is.

You don't need to change anything.

Now gently bring to mind a feeling of anxiety. Just a little gentle feeling, nothing strong.

Perhaps a time recently where you felt a little bit anxious.

Maybe it's like going into a public space or something.

And notice where the anxiety is in your body.

And observe it with a curiosity rather than a fear.

Does it resemble any characters?

And understand that this character doesn't want to give you any harm. All

it wants to do is protect you and advise you.

And it's part of a whole team that's always looking out for you.

It doesn't always know exactly how to let you know.

So sometimes it's loud and sometimes it's just subtle.

And as we're feeling nice and calm,

just ask your anxiety. What are you trying to tell me?

And listen to its response. It may communicate through words, emotions

And just acknowledge its message.

And do it with gratitude. Really appreciate the fact that this is like a friend within that's protecting you.

It's looking out for you.

And you can thank it for its protection and guidance. For its unwavering vigilance all the

time that you need it.

And you can appreciate that sometimes it gets it wrong. Sometimes it's a bit overzealous.

So now just visualize yourself with the anxiety, this character, just sitting together,

not as enemies, but as friends.

And you can even discuss how to work together, how

its voice can be heard without overwhelming you,

And you can set boundaries to allow you to appreciate its wisdom.

And as you're aware of each breath, just feel your relationship with this character. Your anxiety character transforming and growing.

It's becoming more healthier and more beneficial for you both.

It's becoming wiser.

And it joins the long list of characters and voices that you're really proud to have.

And it's not one you're going to cast aside in future is one you're going to work with.

One that you're going to appreciate their nuance for what they're trying to tell you.

And now we're going to solidify this new understanding with some affirmations. And

just repeat them silently after me. Feel what it's like to be completely true.

I listen to my anxiety with kindness and understanding.

I listen to my anxiety with kindness and understanding.

I welcome anxiety's protection, but I set boundaries for my inner peace.

I welcome my anxiety's protection. But

I set boundaries for my inner peace.

Together we navigate life's challenges with wisdom and courage.

Together we navigate life's challenges with wisdom and courage.

I'm going to leave you sit with your new friend for a little while. Just

a couple of minutes.

You can just have a conversation.

You could set some boundaries and rules on how you're going to listen and how they're going to communicate and

not overwhelm you. And

how you can work together.

I will keep an eye on the time.

And as we start to return to the present moment, we

just become aware of our breath.

Feeling slightly refreshed and renewed.

Shake out our arms and wiggle our fingers and toes. Gently open your eyes. And just be really aware that

anxiety is one of your voices that it's just there to help you. There to appreciate you.

It's there to nurture and protect you.

And sometimes it may not feel listened to. And that's why it may have to overwhelm you. And just setting

these boundaries and you becoming aware that it's a friend.

It can change how you see your anxiety and how you react to anxious moments.

I'm Steven Webb and I really appreciate your support. And if you would like to support these free meditations, there's

a link below. StevenWebb.uk.

Thank you.