This is the first of three progressive meditations that build on each other, though each can be done separately. Inspired by a practice taught by Dr. Patrick MacManaway in his book Cultivating Your Light Body, this initial meditation is simple and introductory in nature, but subtle and profound in effect. It is designed to guide your awareness toward the heart, and then to bring your awareness within the heart. From this point of source radiance, the practice then expands and integrates your awareness of self throughout your body and into your personal energetic space around you. It’s designed to refresh, renew, and balance your core energies, your feelings, and your thoughts, leaving you in state of vibrant balance and creative potential. Results deepen with practice. Relax and enjoy! Tess Callahan, Ed.M., MFA, is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and author of the novels APRIL & OLIVER and (forthcoming) DAWNLAND. She invites you to attune to your own creative powers through intimate inner listening. Her meditations draw from wisdom traditions, modern science, and teachers such as Adyashanti, Tara Brach, Pema Chodron, Andrew Holecek, Carl Jung, Byron Katie, Thomas Merton, and Jack Kornfield. You can find her novel writing at: https://tesscallahan.com/.   Inspiration: https://patrickmacmanaway.com/ Music: Christopher Lloyd Clarke Audio Engineer: Eric Fischer of audio-refined.com Photo: Todd Trapani Support the showTess on Insight Timer Tess on YouTube Tess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/ Thank you for listening ! DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening.