Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Anne, founder of Betrayal Trauma Recovery, guides us through a meditation of gratitude.<br> “We’re going to do a gratitude meditation. Right now, if you can, find a soft, warm blanket and lay down on the floor flat on your back. Now, cover yourself with said blanket. This meditation will only take a few minutes, but I promise, if you take this time to lay down and relax for a bit, you’ll feel better when we’re done:).<br> <br> “Instead of ruminating on thoughts like, why does my husband hate me or if I could learn how to check the cookies, give yourself a much-needed break from the pain. You've been hurt enough, don't let your thoughts hurt you more.<br> <br> “I’ll wait for a minute for you to do this. Feel free to pause the podcast until you get your blanket.<br> “During this meditation, my words will become your words. I will speak in the first person, so that the words can sink into your subconscious. All you have to do is lay flat on the ground, with no pillow or anything—just a warm, soft blanket over you. This is my Thanksgiving present to you. I meditate often and it helps a lot with my Betrayal Trauma symptoms.<br> “Okay, are you ready?<br> Meditation Can Help You Be Grateful When You’re In Trauma<br> “As I lay here, a wave of relaxation comes over my body. The top of my head opens, and as the relaxation moves up all negative emotions and thoughts float out the top of my head. I am feeling calm and relaxed. <br> “My toes are like rubber bands dangling from the balls of my feet. From the balls of my feet all the way down through the heels, the muscles and nerves relax. The circulation flows through me, not only relaxing me, but bringing my muscles, nerves, and bones into perfect balance and health. <br> “All my muscles are long, supple, strong, relaxed and flexible, my ligaments are strong and whole, and my organs work perfectly. <br> “This relaxation moves up through my ankles. The ankles relax and the muscles and bones are balanced. The relaxation moves up through the calf muscles and the calves relax and grow long. My calf muscles are like long cooked spaghetti dangling from the bone. Energy soothingly surges through my calves and up to my knees.<br> “The relaxation continues up and my thigh muscles grow long and strong. My quads grow long and strong in gentle relaxation. The relaxation moves into the deepest part of my glute muscles. The muscles let go—relaxed, supple, and flexible as energy flows into my inner thighs and tightens them. My pelvic space relaxes, and the energy heals all the muscles and joints.<br> “Moving up through my hips and pelvis, I relax even more. Although the muscles in my pelvis are strong and pull my pelvis into place, the muscles, tendons, joints, and bones elongate and create more space for my organs. My organs are soft and whole.<br> “I see my intestines; they gently dangle over the side. The residue softly squeezes out of my intestines. My intestines are relaxed, completely empty, whole, and clean. I slowly and gently place my intestines back into my lengthened pelvic cavity.<br> “As I let go, the new and vital and fresh flows through me. My pelvic cavity is healed, comfortable and relaxed. The energy surges up through my abdomen. All my organs are healthy and strong. My liver and kidneys perform perfectly and are effective and clean. <br> “My torso elongates even more,
