I am strong

Now focus on the sport you love. Focus on the image of yourself as a sportsperson. As you take a deep breath, ‘breathe in’ this image of your sporty self. For a moment think about all the good things about the sport. Think about every little thing you love about it. Focus on the way it makes you feel. Focus on the excitement and life in it. (pause 3 sec) Consider what you wish to achieve. Think about every detail of the event. (pause 2 sec) Think about the movements involved. Imagine your body doing exactly that and doing it perfectly. Play the movements in your mind. Take time to imagine this. (pause 6 sec) Now imagine how this will feel, how your body will feel, how your mind will feel. (pause 3 sec) Imagine the sense of achievement. Feel that for a moment. This is what you need to take with you from this meditation. This very feeling. Capture it. (pause 4 sec) Now store it everywhere, in your mind and in your body. As you prepare to exit this meditation, take this feeling with you. (pause 3 sec) Gently focus on your feet again. Remember you are sitting on the log. In your mind stand up and walk back to the forest. Focus on your bare feet on the forest floor, feel the cool bed of leaves touching your toes and your heels. (pause 3 sec) Now slowly bring your awareness to this room. Feel your feet on the ground. Feel your roots deep in the ground. As you keep focus on your feet, bring your awareness to this room now fully. Become aware of the chair under your body. Listen for the sounds around you. Bring your mind back to your feet. Where are they? Can you feel them? Gently wiggle your toes. Feel the full sensation of the floor beneath your feet. Slightly press them on the floor. Wiggle your fingers and rub your palms. Move your shoulders. Take a deep breath. When you are ready slowly open your eyes, first looking down then up and up until you are looking straight ahead. Do this in your own time. When your eyes are open give yourself a good stretch if at all possible in silence to give others space to do the same in their own time.