A Path to Opening Your Heart: Self-Love and Forgiveness Meditation

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Self- Love.  This vibration is so powerful that once you achieve it, so many beautiful events and lessons will unfold right in front of you while being divinely guided by the Universe, your Angels and your Guides.  I've been on my healing journey for a couple of years now and the most significant revelation I've had was the incredible power of Self-Love. This stuff is real and potent. It's not always easy but the journey is so worth it. 
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When I had my first heart-opening experience, it was surreal. (It happened while I was cleaning my loft) It felt like I was in a very light state as my whole body was surrounded by soft vibrations, almost like being in a cocoon or inside my mother's womb again.  I was loving myself to the ultimate core which meant I was allowing and receiving Divine Love to shine brightly and consciously through me. God was saying hello to me. When this happens, you connect your Heart with the Universe and all of it's living beings. 

To achieve a heart opening experience through Self-Love, I had to go through a lot of my dark night of the Soul.  I had to release and to let go of painful memories, sometimes abusive relationships and past trauma.  I had to learn to forgive myself over and over again, and I still do today. Sometimes the deep process of forgiving others and letting go of resentment through meditations, affirmations, healing sessions, journaling, therapy and intentions were extremely overwhelming, intense and to be quite honest, exhausting. But I knew I was being supported by the Angels and the Universe.

While you are going through your own dark night of the Soul or shadow work, be gentle to yourself and allow yourself to be showered with gifts from your heart. When it is too overwhelming for you, gently ask your Angels to back off a little bit so you can rest and recover. 

I'd like to share with you some of the steps I took to achieve a state of Self-Love. When you are overflowing, you are able to give more to yourself and the World. I was able to experience the Oneness with myself, God and every living being on our planet and solar system. 

How Can You Cherish Yourself?

By loving yourself through creativity, reflections, journaling, art, relaxation, energy healing work, spa, massage, charity work, working on anything that fills your heart up with joy and ease. 

By respecting yourself and standing up for what you believe in; trusting your intuition...

By giving yourself physical encouragement. Give yourself hugs and pats on the shoulder.  Look in the mirror, smile and give yourself a thumbs up for being on this journey. Like Fonzie. 

By saying to yourself  in the mirror, "You are an amazing person.  Thank you for always being with me.  I am in deep gratitude for your guidance, strength and Love on this incredible journey that we are creating together." 

By letting go of the past.  Release them to God and allow yourself to be free from your burden.  This is when you see the magic happen. 

By exercising! Let that energy flow through your body by pumping it up and giving it physical challenges. It helps release a lot of unwanted energies. It clears your head!

By dancing, singing or playing a musical instrument!!!

By eating something nourishing. 

​By getting out in nature.

By having time for yourself. 

By forgiving yourself and others.  Allowing others to forgive you. 
Forgive, forgive, forgive. Let go, let go, let go.

Hands-to-Heart Exercise (can be done anytime, anywhere)

This is a great way to start connecting with your Heart through the art of touch.
While you are gently inhaling and exhaling consciously, gently touch your heart and say  "Hello there! Just checking in to tell you how much I love you!" (It does not matter with which hand. Experiment and see which one resonates with you in that moment.) Do this before a big meeting or a presentation and you will notice how the people will soften and be comforted around you. This can be done anywhere multiple times throughout the day.

Daily Love Rituals for Your Body (can be done anytime, anywhere)

Be more conscious of what body parts or senses that you are using. For instance, while typing or writing tell your hands  "Hands, I love you. You help me write and express my art to the world.  The gift of touch is a wonderful thing because it allows us to connect and flow.  My hands are very loving, strong and nurturing." This exercise can happen, anytime, anywhere. The more you do it throughout your day, the more connected and grounded you will become within yourself and the World.  You will be more aware AND full of Self-Love. This is sooooo good (!!!) because this helps elevate global Love Consciousness. We are all in this together!

Love & Forgiveness Meditation (in your Sacred space, if possible)

Sit in Easy pose, palms facing up on legs or knees.  You may also sit in a chair with your feet to the floor.  Please take your shoes off so you can feel the ground (I use socks if my feet get cold). 

Close your eyes and inhale deeply, pause your breath for a moment
Exhale deeply and pause your breath for a moment

"Thank you Universe, God, Archangels, Ascended Master, Spirit Guides for being present on my journey to Self-Love.  Thank you for always shining beautiful golden light of Love down onto me so I am able to fill up my Cup. Please allow me to be open in order to receive. I am in deep gratitude for all of you being present." 

Keep breathing with the pauses in between and start with a grounding meditation - Root down into the Earth as you allow the Heavens open up to shower you with radiant golden light. You are supported by the Earth as well as Heaven. 

Breathe in, pause...and breathe out, pause.  Do this for 5 - 10 minutes.
Every time you breath out, let go...let go...let go...
Release anything unwanted drain away into the ground and allow it to be transmuted into Light.  Any place that feels dark, tired or dense in your body and mind, imagine golden fireworks freeing them of their stuck energy. 

After focused breathing and clearing yourself with Light, gently place both of your hands to heart.  In my personal experience, it doesn't matter which hand goes underneath.  I've experimented with both and they both produce different kinds of beautiful, loving feelings.  It allows you to be so deeply connected to yourself. 

Inhale deeply while saying to yourself "I love you, (your Name)"
Pause your breathe for a moment
Exhale deeply while saying "I love you, (your Name)"
Pause your breathe for a moment

Talk to your heart as you are doing this.  Allow the energy between your hand and heart feel each other.  They love being together. 

Enjoy this gently, self-nourishing, nurturing, loving feeling and how powerful it is. This is a way to fill up your Spiritual Cup.  Keep yours filled up in order to inspire yourself, to believe in your strengths and to enhance your magical abilities. We are all creative beings and have the power to offer beautiful value to this World.  It all begins with Self- Love and truly believing you are here for your purpose, whatever that may be.   

Keep repeating this until you feel a connection with your heart.  To me in feels like a vibrant yet a soft buzz around my heart and body.  It is the most comforting, satisfying feeling to connect with my heart. 

Once you feel that connection, the next step is to forgive yourself and others.

I forgive you, (your Name). Please forgive others.
They forgive you and let's all forgive each other. 

Keep breathing in and out. 

I forgive you, (your Name). Please forgive others.
They forgive you and let's all forgive each other. 

Repeat this for 5 - 10 minutes or until you feel completely relaxed and content.

At the close of your Love & Forgiveness meditation, please remember to thank your Universe, Angels, Guides, Ascended Masters for being present. They love being thanked and receiving from you as well. 

Remember, you are always loved by Source. Open that channel of Love for yourself and fill your Cup up!  Practicing meditation and giving yourself Self-Love is part of Self-Mastery. 

Thank you so much for reading and allowing me to express myself.  I am always here for you if you have any questions. I'd love to connect with you. 

Many blessings and much love,

Angela
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Angela is a Metaphysical Healer, a Spiritual Teacher and an Angel Tarot Card reader living in Los Angeles, CA. If you would like to book a Healing Session or an Angel Tarot Card reading, please click here.