Close your eyes and imagine that you are on an island. You are standing on a beach, watching the ocean waves gently caress the shore. The water is cerulean blue, and the sun gently warms your skin.
You decide to leave the beach for a few minutes and explore the interior of the island. There are palm trees with coconuts, and a tropical forest that is teeming with life. Soon you come to a small waterfall, watching for a moment as the water cascades over the rocks, forming a small pool that feeds a stream that flows directly into the ocean.
You decide to take a dip in the pool. As you enter the water, its coolness refreshes and enlivens you.
After a few minutes you return to the beach to dry off in the sun. You lie in the sand, feeling its coarseness on your back, listening to the waves as they approach and recede in endless rhythm.
After a short time, you decide to walk around the island to see how large it is. Rounding a bend, you see a small child sitting near the ocean, facing away from you. Quietly, you approach. The child hears your footsteps and looks to see who it is. Suddenly you realize that this child is YOU -- the person you used to be. You sit down and say hello. The child responds, not knowing who you are but appearing to feel perfectly safe with you.
You begin talking to your inner child, and soon the two of you are friends. You listen as your inner child tells you about his or her fears and worries.
Calmly, you put your arm around your inner child, offering reassurance and love. There is a mutual understanding between you, and your inner child is at peace. You feel at peace as well, grateful for this positive and healing interaction.
Together, you watch the sun set over the ocean in a glorious display of pink and gold.
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