Write Your Self Open

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  • Clearing the House [Preparing for Change]

    Clearing the House

    [Meditation duration: 18 minutes]

    Change is hard.

    If you're struggling to get motivated to make a significant shift in your life, this guided meditation helps prepare you for change.


    Music
    “Relaxing Meditation Music 1” by Ønetent from Pixabay.com

    • • •

    Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

    It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
    Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

    To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com

    _____________________________________________
    Before you begin

    • Prepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.
    • Wear comfortable clothing.
    • Use an eye cover, if preferred.
    • Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.
    • Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. 
      • Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. 
      • Write your question in your notebook or journal.

    After the meditation

    • Sit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.
    • Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!
    • Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.

    Good luck, and blessings on your journey.

    xo RA

    19 min
  • Shadows on the Mountain [Integrating the Shadow]

    Shadows on the Mountain

    [Meditation duration: 19 minutes]

    Sit in meditation with the beloved and unloved parts of yourself.

    Return to this meditation as needed.

    Music
    “Misty Mountains Meditation” by Leigh Robinson, courtesy of Pixabay


    • • •

    Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

    It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
    Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

    To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com

    _____________________________________________
    Before you begin

    • Prepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.
    • Wear comfortable clothing.
    • Use an eye cover, if preferred.
    • Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.
    • Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. 
      • Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. 
      • Write your question in your notebook or journal.

    After the meditation

    • Sit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.
    • Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!
    • Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.

    Good luck, and blessings on your journey.

    xo RA

    20 min
  • Releasing the Cords [Changing Beliefs + Patterns]

    Releasing the Cords

    [Meditation duration: 17 minutes]

    Experience the release of attachments and beliefs that no longer serve you, allowing freedom and a renewed connection with your highest self.

    Return to this meditation as needed.

    NOTE: Before the meditation, make a list of beliefs, relationships, and patterns that hold you back from living your purpose. Consider these as you enter the meditation.

    Music
    "Organic Meditations One" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
     Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
     http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • • •

    Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

    It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
    Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

    To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com

    _____________________________________________
    Before you begin

    • Prepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.
    • Wear comfortable clothing.
    • Use an eye cover, if preferred.
    • Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.
    • Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. 
      • Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. 
      • Write your question in your notebook or journal.

    After the meditation

    • Sit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.
    • Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!
    • Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.

    Good luck, and blessings on your journey.

    xo RA

    18 min
  • Self as Oracle [Inner Knowing]

    Meet your Highest Self

    [Meditation duration: 16 minutes]

    Take a journey to your most comfortable place to meet your Highest Self. Present them with a question you'd like answered. Receive their wise guidance...and a gift.

    Return to this meditation as needed.

    NOTE: Prepare a brief question before the meditation. On what have you been in need of guidance lately? What is an issue you're working with now?
    Tip: Steer clear of "when" questions, as there is no construct of time in non-ordinary reality.

    • • •

    Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

    It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
    Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

    To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com

    _____________________________________________
    Before you begin

    • Prepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.
    • Wear comfortable clothing.
    • Use an eye cover, if preferred.
    • Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.
    • Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. 
      • Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. 
      • Write your question in your notebook or journal.

    After the meditation

    • Sit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.
    • Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!
    • Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.

    Good luck, and blessings on your journey.

    xo RA

    17 min
  • Self-Alignment Meditation [CORE PRACTICE]

    CORE FOUNDATION OF SELF PRACTICE: Self-Alignment Meditation

    [Duration: 17 minutes]

    When emotions get the best of us, we can feel overwhelmed and out of control. This brief, body-focused meditation brings us back into alignment with love and acceptance of our fully human lives.

    You'll receive instruction on the meditation before the practice begins.
    The Self-alignment Meditation can be used in its long or short form (practicing it as long as you need to regulate).

    The complete recording can be found on Episode 22 of my podcast, Self Talk with Rachel Astarte. 

    • • •

    Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

    It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
    Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

    To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com

    _____________________________________________
    Before you begin

    • Prepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.
    • Wear comfortable clothing.
    • Use an eye cover, if preferred.
    • Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.
    • Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. 
      • Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. 
      • Write your question in your notebook or journal.

    After the meditation

    • Sit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.
    • Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!
    • Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.

    Good luck, and blessings on your journey.

    xo RA

    18 min
  • Palace of Thoughts [Overthinking]

    Gain control of overthinking.

    [Meditation duration: 19 minutes]

    Travel to the magnificent palace of your psyche and witness your thoughts as they move through your mind. Learn to manage each thought as it passes through.
    Will you choose the silver lever or the gold?

    • • •

    Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

    It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
    Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

    To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com

    _____________________________________________
    Before you begin

    • Prepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.
    • Wear comfortable clothing.
    • Use an eye cover, if preferred.
    • Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.
    • Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. 
      • Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. 
      • Write your question in your notebook or journal.

    After the meditation

    • Sit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.
    • Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!
    • Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.

    Good luck, and blessings on your journey.

    xo RA

    20 min
  • White Light Chakra Meditation [Energy Clearing]

    Everyone needs a good energy cleanse.

    [Meditation duration: 26 minutes]

    Move through the power centers of your body, both physical and energetic. As you journey, you'll learn about the functions of each energy center/chakra and clear blockages along the way. 

    You can use this meditation daily or as needed. 

    • • •

    Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

    It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
    Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

    To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com

    _____________________________________________
    Before you begin

    • Prepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.
    • Wear comfortable clothing.
    • Use an eye cover, if preferred.
    • Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.
    • Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. 
      • Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. 
      • Write your question in your notebook or journal.

    After the meditation

    • Sit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.
    • Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!
    • Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.

    Good luck, and blessings on your journey.

    xo RA

    27 min
  • The Holy Self: Connection to the Divine [Elevating]

    The answers you seek to big life questions are not out there, they are within.

    [Meditation duration: 14 minutes]

    Your highest self is the unseen (but very much present) part of you that comes from and is connected to Source. It is a confidante, a friend, an oracle that is waiting to guide you along your path.

    This meditation takes you on a journey to meet your highest self, your divine nature. In other words, The Holy Self.

    • • •

    Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.

    It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.
    Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.

    To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com

    _____________________________________________
    Before you begin

    • Prepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.
    • Wear comfortable clothing.
    • Use an eye cover, if preferred.
    • Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.
    • Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. 
      • Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. 
      • Write your question in your notebook or journal.

    After the meditation

    • Sit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.
    • Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!
    • Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.

    Good luck, and blessings on your journey.

    xo RA

    16 min

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