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Treasures From Our Past

Deep within each of us lives the child
we once were. For most of us, our inner child lies
hidden beneath the layers that we’ve put on in order
to become adults. In our rush to put on grown-up
clothing and live adult lives, we may have forgotten
the wisdom and innocence that we possessed when
we were children. In meditation, we can connect with
our inner child and reclaim what we have forgotten.

You can start by finding a photo of yourself as a child
that you can look at for a few moments. School photos
often work well to help you connect with this part of you.
Sit in a relaxed position, close your eyes, and start taking
deep breaths. Set the intention that you are going to connect
with your inner child. Wait for an image of yourself as a child
to appear in your mind’s eye. See your grown-up self hugging
your inner child. Listen to what your inner child has to say.
Perhaps your inner child wants to give you the answer to
a question that you’ve been mulling over. After all, you never
needed to look outside yourself when you were a child to
know how you felt or what was true for you. You always knew
the answers. There also may be an ache from a childhood
wound that you can now heal by talking to your inner child
and offering them the wisdom and perspective that comes
with maturity. Or maybe you’ve merely forgotten how to see
the world with childlike wonder and hope, and your inner child
would like you to remember how. Tell your inner child that you
love them and will keep them safe. Embrace your inner child
and tell them that you are always there for them.
Allow your inner child to always be there for you.