Self-Compassion Visualization: The Blanket of Love

Take a moment to come to a comfortable seated position, turning your attention towards your breath, and making any adjustments required for comfort.

Close your eyes or lower your gaze when you feel ready.

Now, gently notice any tension you might be holding in the jaw area.

Kindly, without judgment, allow it to seep downwards and into the earth.

Notice any tension you might be holding in your neck or shoulders… and see if you can allow that tightness to melt slowly, running down your body and into the ground that can hold and transform it.

Noticing any other places within your body where you might be holding or bracing…

And grant them permission, even if just for the next short while, to take a break. Release any tension that can be safely and comfortably released.

[pause]

Now I’d like you to imagine a blanket. This blanket is made from the most beautiful, delightful material you can think of.

For some, it might be silk. For others, it might be soft and warm like fleece.

Alternatively, your blanket might be made of flowers… or it might be knit of the softest natural wool.

And then notice what color this blanket is, whether solid or multi-toned. Let it take on whatever color or colors you gravitate towards most, anything that soothes and comforts you.

Now, I’d like you to imagine this blanket draping over you in the most gentle, loving way.