Waving Away
Materials Needed
Feeling
Annoyed
How to Do It
Stand up and imagine that the feeling of annoyance is hovering in the air around you like a cloud. Use your hands to 'wave' it away, making sweeping motions from your body outwards. As you wave, take deep breaths, inhaling calmness and exhaling the annoyance. Visualize the air around you clearing and becoming lighter.
Why It Works
The act of physically 'waving away' the annoyance helps to externalize and then dissipate the emotion, giving you a sense of control and creating a mental space free of the annoying sensation.
Guided Practice
Stand or sit in a position where you feel balanced and at ease. Begin to bring your attention to your hands, noticing any sensations or impulses. You might feel a sense of energy or a desire to move. Allow yourself to be curious about this feeling, simply observing without judgment or expectation.
Remain standing tall and balanced, feeling your connection with the ground. Imagine holding a feeling or thought that you want to release—perhaps stress, worry, or doubt. Visualize this feeling or thought as a cloud or mist in front of you. Begin to wave your hands gently in front of you, as if pushing this cloud away from your body. Notice the sensations—perhaps a lightness in your arms, a release in your chest, or a softening of your gaze.
As you continue to wave, imagine the cloud dissipating with each motion, becoming lighter and more transparent until it disappears completely. You might see familiar patterns of worry or doubt lifting away, or feel new insights about letting go. Allow yourself to stay with these sensations, using the waving motion to clear your energy and mind.
Consider how this simple action of waving away might help you release what no longer serves you. Perhaps you feel a sense of freedom, clarity, or a new perspective on what you want to let go of. Notice any beliefs or patterns that arise, allowing them to guide your awareness.
When you feel ready, gently let your hands come to rest and take a few more deep breaths, feeling the space around you. Notice how your body feels now—whether there is a sense of lightness, clarity, or perhaps a renewed sense of peace. Allow yourself to stay with this feeling for a few moments, enjoying the sensation of release. When you are ready, gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of freedom and clarity with you into your day.