Shame-Informed Therapy by Ashley Patti;

Author:Ashley, Patti;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: PESI

Client Exercise

The Wisdom Rock Meditation

Close your eyes and imagine you are surrounded by rocks. They have been there for many years and are holding the ancient wisdom of the earth. Water may have smoothed them a bit, and now they lay steady, still, and strong in front of you. Take a few deep breaths and thank the rocks for being here for you. Imagine that each of the rocks has a word carved into it, such as courage, compassion, curiosity, vulnerability, faith, trust, love, playfulness, honesty, miracles, blessings, or any other word that may have been placed there just for you.

Now look around at the rocks and pick the one you feel most called to. Perhaps you like the shape, the color, or the word. Simply pick the one you want to hold in your hand for a moment.

Hold the stone in your hand and feel the essence of the word on the stone. What does it mean to you? How is this word going to inform you about your true self? What else does this wisdom stone want you to know? Be with the stone for a few minutes and allow the answers to come. Take as much time as you need to be with your stone.

Once you feel complete, thank the stone for the wisdom it has revealed to you. Look at it and feel it in your mind, and then find a safe place to toss it. Perhaps you are by a river, a lake, or an open space. Throw it into the space and reflect on the lessons it has taught you. If you threw it into water, you may notice a ripple effect. Know that the wisdom of this rock extends out into your life and the world around you.

You can always come back to this word again when you need to. You also can come back to this sacred space again and ask for another word and repeat this meditation. For now, open your eyes and continue with your day, holding the wisdom of your rock.

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