Shielding Visualization

As you settle into a comfortable position, begin by closing your eyes and taking a few deep, grounding breaths. With each inhale, notice the air filling your lungs, and with each exhale, allow any tension to soften from your body. Perhaps you feel a sense of unease or tension somewhere in your body, or maybe there’s a desire for protection or safety. Let yourself be fully present with whatever is arising, without needing to change anything right now. When you’re ready, begin to imagine a soft, glowing light starting to form around your body. It may start at your heart center or a place that feels safe and grounded within you. Slowly, with each breath, allow this light to grow and expand, creating a gentle shield around you. Perhaps this light takes on a particular color—a deep blue, a golden hue, or something else entirely. Notice how this light surrounds you, offering a layer of protection, soft yet strong. It can keep out anything that feels overwhelming or threatening, while still allowing warmth and calm to stay with you. As this shield forms, imagine it becoming more solid, more protective, yet still permeable to all that supports your well-being. Perhaps you feel the boundaries of this shield as soft and flexible, or maybe they feel firm and unyielding—whatever feels right for you in this moment. Notice if there’s a shift in your body as this protective layer strengthens around you. You might feel safer, more grounded, or perhaps there’s a sense of calm beginning to settle in. Allow this shield to be your boundary, keeping anything harmful outside while nurturing peace within. As you continue to breathe, visualize this shield adapting to any threats or discomforts that arise. If you sense tension, anxiety, or fear, imagine the shield absorbing those feelings, dissolving them before they can reach you. Maybe you picture the shield expanding as you breathe, or perhaps it radiates energy outward, creating more space between you and anything that feels harmful. Trust that this protective barrier is here to support you, softening any sense of threat while keeping you safe and centered. When you feel ready, allow the image of the shield to remain with you, knowing it can always be called upon when needed. Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the space around you, keeping a connection to the sense of safety and protection you've created. Notice how you feel - perhaps more grounded or calm, or perhaps there’s a lightness in your body. Take one more deep breath, allowing the shield to continue protecting you as you open your eyes and return fully to the present.