visualisation practice

The Green Shoot

5 · 10 min4 steps

Before you begin

Sit quietly and bring to mind whatever in your life feels burned down or worn out.

The practice, step by step — read it all first if you like

  1. Name the ash

    Acknowledge the scorched ground honestly — no decorating it.

    about 90 seconds

  2. Look closer

    Imagine looking closer at that ground. Somewhere, a first green shoot.

    about 120 seconds

  3. Tend it

    Ask inwardly: what does this shoot need from me this week? Listen for a small, practical answer.

    about 120 seconds

  4. Let it grow slowly

    Resist digging it up to check. Picture yourself watering it and walking away trustingly.

    about 60 seconds

Accessibility

If imagery is hard, hold the question — what small thing in me is still growing? — in words only.

How long do you have?

Or read through it quietly above, at your own pace.