We are champions

Take a deep breath, and as you do, focus on the forthcoming competition. For the moment do not worry about what will happen during the competition. Right now you want to focus on the end of the event. Take another deep breath and gently breathe out of your nose. Now imagine the moments at the very end of the competition. It has been so successful you cannot quite believe it. Take a moment and imagine what this means. Imagine the most desirable and amazing outcome. (pause 6 sec) Now pay attention to your body. Is there any tension anywhere in your body as you are trying to imagine this? Make a note in your mind of where it is. (Pause 3 sec) Now take another deep breath all the way to your stomach, past your belly button, and as you breathe out, imagine this tension shattering as if made out of a thin glass. In your mind see it shatter into thousands of pieces. (pause 5 sec). Well done. Bring your attention back to your brilliant outcome. Imagine everything. Note where you are and what you are doing in this picture. See it. (pause 6 sec) Most important, now try to feel this. Really feel it as if it has already taken place. (pause 4 sec) Remember this feeling. You will take it with you out of this meditation. Breathe this feeling in. (pause 3 sec) Now note what everyone else is doing in this picture. Who is there? Where are they? How are they feeling? Are they smiling? Chatting? Singing? Dancing? Imagine this. (pause 4 sec). Feel the overall good mood in the room. Remember this intense good mood. (pause 3 sec)Take a deep breath. 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.