Imaginary Shielding
Materials Needed
Feeling
Frightened
How to Do It
Close your eyes and visualize creating a protective shield around your body. Imagine this shield being made of light, energy, or any material that feels strong and impenetrable to you. As you build this shield, take slow, deep breaths, and feel the safety it provides.
Why It Works
Visualization is a powerful tool for shifting your mental state. Imagining a protective shield can help reinforce a sense of safety and boundary, reducing the physical and emotional impact of fear.
Guided Practice
Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths, and notice any sensations or emotions that are present.
Begin to imagine a protective shield forming around you. This shield could be made of light, a soft bubble, or even an invisible energy that feels strong and comforting. Notice how this shield feels as it surrounds you, perhaps sensing a barrier that keeps out any unwanted energy or emotions.
As you focus on this shield, notice any sensations it brings. Perhaps you feel a sense of safety, a gentle warmth, or maybe a feeling of lightness and freedom. Allow yourself to fully experience the protection this shield offers, noticing how it allows only positive, supportive energy to flow through. You might also notice if there are any areas of your body that feel particularly protected or vulnerable, and allow the shield to strengthen around these areas.
Continue to visualize this shield around you, observing any thoughts or emotions that arise. Perhaps there is a sense of empowerment, calm, or simply a deeper awareness of your boundaries. Allow yourself to stay with this visualization, noticing how it affects your sense of self and safety. Consider what this shield represents for you and how it might help you feel more secure in your everyday life.
When you feel ready, gently allow the shield to remain in place as you bring your awareness back to your breath. Notice how your body feels now—whether there is a sense of calm, strength, or perhaps a new understanding. Take a few more breaths, enjoying the sense of protection and presence. When you are ready, gently open your eyes, knowing you can always call upon this shield whenever you need it.