Guided visualization · 33 min
Future Self Meditation
Meet the version of you who has already moved past what's holding you back, and ask what comes next.
With
Bradley MorrisRated4.816K plays
- Level
- All levels
- Style
- Guided visualization
- Sound
- Voice only
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
About this session
- Clarifies life direction
- Releases old fear
- Builds inner confidence
- Opens fresh ideas
You begin seated, with long rounds of breathing through the mouth and nose and a few moments of thanks. Then you imagine stepping into pitch blackness, trusting each step until a faint glow appears. You come out into bright light and meet your future self, who takes your hand and walks you through your life.
It suits anyone facing a decision, feeling stuck, or wanting a clearer sense of what to build next. Morning is a natural time, when the day is still open. You can also return to it in the late afternoon, or whenever a part of life feels blocked.
After the session
01
A lighter relationship with fear
Notice fear and let it be lifted away.
02
Clearer next steps
Hear what to release and what to create.
03
Trust in yourself
Feel backed by a wiser, future you.
04
An open, creative mind
Make room for new ideas and possibilities.
Who it’s for
Yes, if…
- Anyone feeling stuck in one area of life
- People at a crossroads who want a clearer vision
- Those who like to start the morning with intention
- Anyone ready to ask who they are here to be
Not now, if…
- Those looking for a short, quick practice
- People who prefer silent meditation (this is guided)
- Anyone wanting a sleepy, wind-down session
Questions people ask
Still unsure? Ask your assistant anything about this session.
Why does the meditation start with so much breathing?
The opening breathwork alternates between inhaling and exhaling through the mouth and through the nose, with an optional audible sigh or 'ha' to soften the area around the heart. Each exhale is paired with letting go of tension, limitation or negative thinking. It settles you into the present so the visualization can begin from a grounded place.
What is the dark tunnel about?
The tunnel stands for the unknown. You walk in, watch your foot vanish, and keep stepping forward without seeing anything, exhaling fear as you go. A pinpoint of light appears, grows, and you walk out smiling, which shows you can move forward without having every answer.
What happens when I meet my future self?
A blurry figure comes into focus, and you look into their eyes and notice their posture and the love in their gaze. You take their hand, and they show you an area where you are blocked. You ask what you need to release, and they reach in, take the fear out of your body and blow it away, saying 'There's nothing to fear.'
Which questions do I ask my future self?
You ask for words that help you feel safe, protected and empowered. Then you ask three questions: who am I here to be, what am I here to create, and how can I do the things I love most every single day. After each one you pause and listen for whatever answer comes.
What is the golden light that washes over me?
Your future self places their hands above your head, and a golden river of light flows through your crown. It travels down the spine, arms, heart, belly and legs, and out through your feet into the earth. The image is about washing away beliefs of being unworthy or incapable, and opening your mind to new ideas.
How can I use this after the session ends?
The closing words say that when you feel stuck or blocked, you can turn within and draw on your future self's wisdom, since that version of you has already been through what you face. Take a breath, picture them, and ask your question again. There is also a long silent stretch near the end of the session for simply being with their presence.