Write Your Self Open

See the Field, Be the Field [Practicing Nonduality][Meditation duration: 19 minutes]In this guided meditation, See the Field, Be the Field, you’ll move beyond the thinking mind and into a direct experience of nonduality—where the observer, the observed, and the field itself are revealed as one.Through a gentle, body-based induction, you’ll first settle into deep presence and reconnect with your original, unformed awareness—the field of pure consciousness. From there, you’ll explore your current sense of self, observe an object or person, and begin to perceive reality as it truly is: a dynamic field of vibrating energy.As the meditation deepens, you’ll dissolve the boundary between “self” and “other,” experiencing what it means to be both the observer and the observed—before merging fully into the quantum field of infinite possibility.This practice supports:Experiencing nonduality and onenessExpanding beyond the ego/self identityUnderstanding the quantum field through direct awarenessCultivating a felt sense of interconnectednessGrounding spiritual insight into embodied experienceYou’ll return to your human form with a renewed awareness: you are not separate from life—you are an expression of it.Music: “30 Minutes Deep Meditation” by Vito Fanelli• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Calling Your Energy Back [CORE PRACTICE][Meditation duration: 7 minutes]This short meditation offers a simple, powerful reset. Beginning with the familiar sense of “I,” you’ll briefly step beyond identity into spacious awareness—then return refreshed, grounded, and reconnected.Perfect for starting your day, ending your day, or anytime you need a quick reconnection to what’s steady, spacious, and already holding you.Music:“Inner Peace Meditation” by NaturesEye from Pixabay.com• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Who were you before the world told you who to be?In Part III of The Rudderless Self meditation series, you’ll journey back to your Original Self—your unconditioned nature within pure consciousness—then explore how identity and learned behaviors formed along your path. Through powerful visualization, you’ll recognize the patterns you’ve been carrying and consciously choose what to release.This guided meditation helps you reconnect with the Foundation of Self, where individuality and infinite awareness exist as one. You’ll return to your life feeling lighter, clearer, and aligned—grounded in your humanity while consciously connected to Source.Perfect for those exploring self-discovery, nonduality, ego awareness, inner healing, and spiritual awakening.Best for:• Releasing limiting beliefs and conditioned patterns• Reconnecting with your authentic, original self• Deepening awareness of nonduality and pure consciousness• Spiritual growth and self-realization• Letting go of emotional and mental burdensMusic: “432Hz Healing Music” by Jason Stephenson• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

What happens after the ego softens and we remember our connection to pure consciousness?In Part II of The Rudderless Self meditation series, you’ll explore how to live with one foot in both worlds—fully human while rooted in the vast field of nondual awareness. This guided meditation helps you experience yourself as both the wave and the ocean: a unique individual expression and the infinite consciousness from which all experience arises.Through deep relaxation, expanded awareness, and practical integration, you’ll practice returning to the eternal Self even during ordinary moments—conflict, self-doubt, or everyday responsibilities. This meditation supports spiritual awakening while helping you remain grounded in daily life.Perfect for meditators exploring nonduality, pure consciousness, unity awareness, ego integration, and quantum field spirituality.Best for:• Experiencing unity consciousness while living daily life• Integrating nondual awareness into relationships and work• Deep relaxation and nervous system regulation• Spiritual awakening and self-realization practices• Developing awareness beyond the thinking mindMusic: “432Hz Healing Music” by Jason Stephenson• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

This short guided meditation is designed to help you quickly release mental clutter, soften ego tension, and reconnect with universal awareness. Moving from the familiar sense of “I” into spacious presence and back again, this practice offers a gentle ego reset—leaving you calm, grounded, and energetically refreshed.Perfect for daily use, this meditation supports emotional regulation, clarity, and a renewed sense of connection to something greater than the thinking mind. Ideal for morning intention-setting, evening unwinding, or anytime you need to recalibrate and return to center.Music"Concentration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

In Part I of The Rudderless Self meditation series, you’ll gently practice loosening identification with the ego and reabsorbing into pure consciousness. Through small, guided steps—like releasing the rudder of a boat or watching a wave dissolve into the ocean—you’ll experience what it feels like to let go of control and rest in nondual awareness.This meditation supports spiritual awakening, ego softening, nervous system regulation, and a deeper trust in the intelligence of the quantum field. You’ll return grounded in your human self while sensing your ongoing connection to the unified field of Being.Perfect for seekers exploring nonduality, mindfulness, ego dissolution, and conscious living.Music: “432Hz Healing Music” by Jason Stephenson• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Remembering What You Are [Reconnection to Origin][Meditation duration: 24 minutes]This guided meditation invites you to loosen identification with the everyday “I" and rest in the deeper truth of who you are. Moving beyond roles, labels, habits, and self-concepts, you’ll experience a return to pure awareness—the field of consciousness from which all form arises. From this place of unity and nonduality, you are guided back into human life with intention, choice, and freedom, remembering that you are both a unique expression and the whole itself.Ideal for times when you feel over-identified, fragmented, or disconnected from your deeper nature.Music:“Light-Matrix Portal” by Max Corbacho• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Bring Fear Closer [Brief CORE PRACTICE][Meditation duration: 4 minutes]A brief meditation to practice bringing a manageable fear closer. Music:"Fluidscape"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

The Point and the Field [Self-identification][Meditation duration: 23 minutes]In this guided meditation and shared space, we’ll explore the paradox of being human: that you are a unique expression of Source, shaping reality through your presence, while never separate from the whole that holds you.Together, we’ll gently reconnect with:• Trust in where you are right now• Your capacity to create through awareness rather than force• The quiet power of letting go and allowing yourself to be guided• Your role as a contributor to the collective, simply by being youThis is not about becoming something new. It’s about standing firmly in who you already are.Music: “Reiki Zen Meditation Music” by Meditation Self• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

The Living Story [Moving Beyond a Block][Meditation duration: 26 minutes]This guided meditation is rooted in the mythic hero’s journey—an epic inner voyage designed to help you resolve a long-standing block and reclaim a deeper sense of purpose.This practice will guide you to:Meet resistance with compassionCall upon the wisdom of your Highest SelfTransform old inner obstacles into alliesReturn with a symbol, insight, or knowing you can carry into the year aheadThis is a meditation for those who feel ready—even if a little afraid—to answer a new call.Music: “1-Hour Spa Music for Calming and Soothing” by Music Masters• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

You Are an Ambassador of Source [CORE PRACTICE: Daily Inspiration][Meditation duration: 11 minutes]This meditation guides you into a safe, inner sanctuary where you can meet the part of yourself you tend to push aside—the prickly one, the overwhelmed one, the version of you that’s hardest to hold with compassion. Through gentle imagery and intentional breathwork, you’ll begin a meaningful dialogue with this aspect of your psyche, uncovering what it truly needs beneath the resistance.Rather than “fixing” or suppressing this part of you, the practice helps you soften toward it—listening, witnessing, and opening space for transformation. Expect surprising insights, emotional relief, and a renewed sense of inner unity. This is where self-compassion shifts from concept to lived experience.Music: "Ethereal Relaxation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

A Year of Remembering [WYSO End-of-Year Celebration][Meditation duration: 15 minutes]A celebratory guided meditation honoring the inner work of the past year and reaffirming connection to the Highest Self, ancestral wisdom, and collective consciousness. This practice invites participants to recognize their growth, reclaim their inner knowing, and step into the new year grounded in trust, purpose, and quiet personal power.Music: "Peace of Mind" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Your Future Self [Inner Guidance][Meditation duration: 26 minutes]Travel on a beam of light to the future to meet your  future self. Receive their wisdom about—what their recent life has been like, andwhat you need to know to get from where you are to where they are now.You'll also have the opportunity to ask your own questions. Most importantly, this is a chance to spend time with your Self in a brand new way.Music:“Blue Sky” from Leigh RobinsonScript courtesy of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

The Wisdom of Unease [Finding Direction in the Unknown][Meditation duration: 25 minutes]We'll now explore one of the most important skills on the path of awakening: How to tell the difference between the discomfort of growth and the discomfort of staying small.This meditation guides you into the dwelling place of your Highest Self, where true discernment lives.If you’ve been feeling stuck, indecisive, or torn between expansion and old patterns…this is your invitation to find clarity and move forward with trust.Music:“1 Hour Spa Music for Calming and Soothing” from Calming Music and Soothing Music Masters• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Meeting the Ancestral Master of Your Craft [Business Guidance][Meditation duration: 28 minutes]A guided journey to reconnect you with the wisdom of a past energetic iteration of yourself—someone who practiced your craft with clarity and devotion.In this meditation, you’ll receive a—• tool• insight• unique point of view…to bring back into your business right now.Music:“Anxiety and Fear: Emotional Healing for Worry and Stress” from the Mediation Self Podcast• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Freeing the Ties That Bind [Releasing Others’ Energy][Meditation duration: 24 minutes]There comes a moment on every awakening journey when we realize that love and freedom are not opposites—they are partners.Too often, our deepest connections—partners, family, even those we wish to help—can keep us subtly bound by invisible cords of expectation, guilt, or fear. These ties once felt like love, but now hold us back from living as our authentic, sovereign selves.This guided meditation that gently helps you:Recognize the subtle energetic cords that keep you bound to others’ emotions or opinionsActivate your connection to your Highest Self—the inner voice that knows peace and truthTransform those cords into fluid, loving energy that allows connection without captivityThrough this practice, you’ll learn how to remain compassionate and connected while no longer absorbing others’ insecurity or pain. You’ll walk your path in freedom—rooted in love, guided by faith.This is not separation.It’s sacred differentiation—the freedom to love without losing yourself.Music: “This is Ashtar Being”: Ashtar Being playlist on Spotify• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Trusting What Calls [Letting Go of Control][Meditation duration: 20 minutes]Journey into a guided meditation on letting go of control and trusting your calling.We’ll explore how to:🌊 Tell the difference between ego’s fear and the Highest Self’s wisdom🌊 Release a project, pathway, or outcome into the ocean of collective consciousness🌊 Become the water—autonomous, yet held by the infinite wholeThis isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you are.Music: "Deep Relaxation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Awakening into Wholeness [Meeting Resistance to Growth][Meditation duration: 18 minutes]Resistance isn’t the enemy—it’s the underdeveloped ego, clinging to the familiar out of fear of being left behind.Through this guided meditation, you’ll learn to:💫 Honor resistance instead of fighting it💫 Transform fear through your Highest Self💫 Step into greater ease with your authentic selfBecause growth isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about remembering who you are.Music: “Shamanic Trance” by Tranceformations• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

The Inner Witness [CORE PRACTICE: "Bring It Closer"] [Meditation Duration: 18 minutes]Instead of pushing away difficult thoughts or feelings, we’ll use a Foundation of Self tool called “Bring It Closer”—welcoming them as part of our wholeness. From there, our Highest Self can step forward as guide and anchor.Music: “Ambient for Meditation” + “Angelic Meditation” from Pixabay.com• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Consulting a Spiritual Ancestor [Personal Wisdom][Meditation Duration: 18 minutes]During this meditation, you'll journey into the sacred space between worlds to meet someone profoundly familiar…✨ A spiritual ancestor—a former energetic iteration of you—in human form.Unlike a genetic ancestor, this being doesn’t share your DNA.They share your soul.They are you, transformed—another lifetime, another dimension, another way of knowing.In this guided meditation, you’ll—🌠 Travel to a ceremonial space where your spiritual ancestors gather🗝️ Call forth the one who has lived through a challenge you’re facing today🧬 Ask for their guidance, their memory, their wisdom🎁 Exchange symbolic gifts and return with insight to carry into your lifeIt’s a homecoming. A reunion with your own eternal energy—carrying the memory of lifetimes and the clarity you need right now.Music: “Angelic Meditation” from Pixabay.com• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolutionary approach to self-development that combines guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussions led by holistic psychotherapist and professional voice-over artist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

An Ancestral Reunion [Receiving Healing + Wisdom from Your Lineage][Meditation Duration: 27 minutes]Journey into sacred space for a guided meditation unlike any other. This meditation offers a soul-gathering of wisdom, healing, and joyful remembrance.Step beyond ordinary reality to connect with both:✨ Genetic ancestors — those in your bloodline who have carried your lineage forward✨ Spiritual ancestors — versions of you in other lifetimes, non-ordinary forms, and soul expressionsThis sacred ceremony offers you the chance to:🕯️ Receive guidance and healing from your unique ancestral collective🎁 Exchange symbolic gifts with those who walk with you from beyond the veil🔥 Celebrate with a joyful feast of dancing, music, and soul connection💫 Leave with a deeper knowing: you are never alone on your pathYour guides, teachers, helping spirits—and your Highest Self—will hold you throughout.Music: “Shamanic Trance” by Tranceformations• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolutionary approach to self-development that combines guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussions led by holistic psychotherapist and professional voice-over artist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Navigating the Gatekeeper [Trusting Your Magic][Meditation Duration: 25 minutes]Navigating the Gatekeeper is a guided journey to meet the part of you that’s been afraid to trust your magic.The rational mind.The ancestral protector.The inner skeptic.Together, we’ll:✨ Hear their fears✨ Heal old wounds from lifetimes of spiritual suppression✨ Transform the Gatekeeper into your trusted ally✨ Step into a fire circle of your guides, ancestors, and Highest Self✨ Reclaim your power as a bridge between the seen and unseenMusic: "Ethereal Relaxation" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Meeting Your Guide Between Worlds [Spirit Connection][Meditation Duration: 19 minutes]Meeting Your Guide Between WorldsThis guided meditation helps you connect with your personal helping spirit or ancestral guide—someone who knows how to gracefully transition between the physical and metaphysical.This guide has been with you since before memory.It’s time to remember.Music: "Peace of Mind" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

The Bridge Between Worlds [Harmonizing Science + Spirit] [Meditation Duration: 17 minutes]The Bridge Between Worlds is a practice for those who walk the line between logic and intuition, science and soul.If you’ve ever felt uncertain about how to express your spirituality in a grounded way—or worried about appearing “too woo” or “not spiritual enough”—this meditation is for you.We’ll call upon the wisdom of your Highest Self to:✨ Harmonize your relationship with both science and spirit✨ Explore the interconnectedness of all things (yes, even quantum physics makes a cameo)✨ Discover a unique inner knowing—not belief, but embodied conviction✨ And lock in a personal tool you can use anytime doubt arisesMusic"Blue Sky" by Leah Robinson @ Pixabay.com• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

The Sacred Witness [Feeling Fully, Observing Clearly][Meditation Duration: 16 minutes]Feeling fully without getting lost in the feeling is one of the most essential (and elusive) practices on the healing path. It means:✨ Holding your emotions fully—without being consumed by them.✨ Witnessing what arises—without turning away or numbing out.We’ll call upon the Highest Self to support us in feeling the depth of destabilizing emotions without spiraling into them or shutting them down.You’ll learn how to:💠 Stay present with difficult emotions💠 Create safe internal containers for feeling💠 Move between feeling and witnessing💠 Transform or release what’s ready to shiftMusic"Peace of Mind" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Calling In Resilience [Managing Disappointment][Meditation Duration: 16 minutes]When things don’t go the way we hoped, it’s easy to spiral—into defeat, into self-judgment, into the familiar ache of “What did I do wrong?”But what if disappointment didn’t have to mean disconnection?What if it became the doorway to resilience, clarity, and reconnection with your truest self?In this meditation, you'll be guided to:✨ Sit gently with what didn’t go as planned✨ Recognize and soften negative self-talk✨ Reconnect with your Highest Self as a source of wisdom and strength✨ Rise with renewed clarity and self-compassionMusic“Meditation Music” by Dana Music from Pixabay• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Sitting with the Issue [Inner Dialogue][Meditation Duration: 20 minutes]It’s time to stop running from the part of you that feels hardest to face.In this meditation, you'll connect gently with a challenging part of yourself—not to fix it, but to listen. Because healing comes from presence.Suggested preparation: Before you begin, choose an issue that has been concerning you recently. It could be low self-esteem, impostor syndrome, procrastination, anger, etc. Music“Inner Peace Meditation” by NaturesEye from Pixabay.com• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Meeting Your Healing Ancestor [Self-healing][Meditation Duration: 19 minutes]For this journey, we’re not looking for healing out there—we’re journeying inward to find the healing power already within you.✨ You’ll meet an ancestor healer—maybe from your lineage, maybe from a life you’ve lived before.🌿 You’ll receive healing for something that needs tending now.🌀 And you’ll discover how to call upon this guide again—whenever you need support.This is the kind of deep self-sourced healing you may never have experienced before.Music "Healing Meditation Ringing Background Music For Meditation" and "Ambient for Meditation" from Pixabay.• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Shedding the Story [Soul Reset][Meditation Duration: 19 minutes]What would it feel like to exist beyond your personal story—free from the labels, fears, and inherited narratives that have shaped you?Journey to a place where you can safely shed everything that isn’t truly you and consciously create yourself from the inside out. This is more than just a meditation—it’s a full reset, an opportunity to meet your True Self without the weight of the past.Enjoy this deep refresh, a new way of being. 💫✨Music"Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

The Knowing Self[Meditation Duration: 16 minutes]Trusting your intuition isn’t about waiting for certainty—it’s about learning to listen to your true Self.Your inner wisdom is always speaking to you, but doubt, fear, and overthinking can drown it out. Explore how to quiet the noise, tune into your truth, and trust what’s already within you.Music"Blue Sky" Music by Leigh Robinson from Pixabay• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Clearing the House[Meditation duration: 18 minutes]Change is hard.If you're struggling to get motivated to make a significant shift in your life, this guided meditation helps prepare you for change.Music“Relaxing Meditation Music 1” by Ønetent from Pixabay.com• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Shadows on the Mountain[Meditation duration: 19 minutes]Sit in meditation with the beloved and unloved parts of yourself.Return to this meditation as needed.Music“Misty Mountains Meditation” by Leigh Robinson, courtesy of Pixabay• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Releasing the Cords[Meditation duration: 17 minutes]Experience the release of attachments and beliefs that no longer serve you, allowing freedom and a renewed connection with your highest self.Return to this meditation as needed.NOTE: Before the meditation, make a list of beliefs, relationships, and patterns that hold you back from living your purpose. Consider these as you enter the meditation.Music"Organic Meditations One" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Meet your Highest Self[Meditation duration: 16 minutes]Take a journey to your most comfortable place to meet your Highest Self. Present them with a question you'd like answered. Receive their wise guidance...and a gift.Return to this meditation as needed. NOTE: Prepare a brief question before the meditation. On what have you been in need of guidance lately? What is an issue you're working with now?Tip: Steer clear of "when" questions, as there is no construct of time in non-ordinary reality.• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

CORE FOUNDATION OF SELF PRACTICE: Self-Alignment Meditation[Duration: 17 minutes]When emotions get the best of us, we can feel overwhelmed and out of control. This brief, body-focused meditation brings us back into alignment with love and acceptance of our fully human lives.You'll receive instruction on the meditation before the practice begins.The Self-alignment Meditation can be used in its long or short form (practicing it as long as you need to regulate).The complete recording can be found on Episode 22 of my podcast, Self Talk with Rachel Astarte. • • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Gain control of overthinking.[Meditation duration: 19 minutes]Travel to the magnificent palace of your psyche and witness your thoughts as they move through your mind. Learn to manage each thought as it passes through.Will you choose the silver lever or the gold?• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

Everyone needs a good energy cleanse.[Meditation duration: 26 minutes]Move through the power centers of your body, both physical and energetic. As you journey, you'll learn about the functions of each energy center/chakra and clear blockages along the way. You can use this meditation daily or as needed. • • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA

The answers you seek to big life questions are not out there, they are within.[Meditation duration: 14 minutes]Your highest self is the unseen (but very much present) part of you that comes from and is connected to Source. It is a confidante, a friend, an oracle that is waiting to guide you along your path.This meditation takes you on a journey to meet your highest self, your divine nature. In other words, The Holy Self.• • •Write Your Self Open is a revolution in self-development that blends guided meditation, journaling, and supportive group discussion led by holistic psychotherapist Rachel Astarte.It's all the benefits of personal transformation + community-building without the constraints of talk therapy.Join anytime. No previous meditation or writing experience necessary.To join or share, visit writeyourselfopen.com_____________________________________________Before you beginPrepare your space and ensure you will not be disturbed.Wear comfortable clothing.Use an eye cover, if preferred.Have a notebook/journal and pen ready.Optional: Prepare a question for your journey. It could be anything you’re grappling with at the moment. Note: It’s best not to ask a “When” question; in Non-ordinary Reality there is no “time” as we understand it. Write your question in your notebook or journal.After the meditationSit up slowly. Take a moment to return to Ordinary Reality.Write whatever you remember from your journey into your notebook/journal. Use all the senses!Consider how you might incorporate the offerings you received from the journey into your life, starting today.Good luck, and blessings on your journey.xo RA