A Garden of Hearts

Sit comfortably and let your hands rest in your lap. Take a slow breath in, then gently breathe out.

Imagine yourself standing in a quiet garden at dusk. The air is still. Around you, small red flowers shaped like hearts rise from the dark earth.

Choose one flower and look at it closely. Notice its colour and the delicate way it stands. You do not need to give it a meaning. Simply spend a moment with it.

As you breathe in, imagine a little warmth gathering around your heart. As you breathe out, allow your shoulders to soften.

Perhaps there is someone you care for. Perhaps, today, you would like to offer that same kindness to yourself. Let the flower remind you that tenderness can be simple and quiet.

Take one more slow breath. Feel the chair beneath you and the ground beneath your feet. When you are ready, open your eyes.