We've all experienced that uncomfortable feeling of having to walk into a meeting or a discussion that we fear won't go well. It may be a meeting with a group of people, a colleague, a boss, an employee, and client or customer or even a friend or family member, it may be that we have to deliver bad news and expect an unfavorable reaction, or that we're trying to solve a problem. But we all have a difference of opinion as to how to tackle that problem. In this exercise, we're going to work on setting an intention for a positive outcome, and mentally preparing ourselves for whatever may occur. It's important to remember two things before we begin. First, we're all energetic beings.

As such, we give off energy as much as we receive it. In other words, if you project aggression or defensiveness, someone else is going to pick up on that whether they realize it or not. Likewise, if you suddenly feel anxious or worried, it could be that you're picking up on what someone else Sending, just be aware of that. Second, we're all in this together, we may disagree about how to achieve that goal, what we're really seeking the best for everyone. So by setting an intention for the best and highest good for all concerned, we're creating a space to take into consideration the good of the hole. And this helps us approach a meeting with an open heart and an open mind.

So I invite you to get comfortable and when you're ready, we'll begin this next important meditation. Begin by taking a deep inhale through the nose, pause and exhale through the nose. If you're feeling stressed in any way, take a deep inhale through the nose, open your mouth and just sign it out. Take as many of those cleansing breaths as you need and then resume inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the nose. We begin by calling to mind an upcoming meeting. It can be a group meeting, or something as simple as greeting someone at work with whom you have a conflict.

Imagine you're outside of the room where the meeting is to take place. Before you walk through the door, take a few more deep breaths. inhale through the nose and exhale through the nose. Imagine that your feet are planted solidly on the floor. You are grounded. Take a few more breaths.

And with each exhale, imagine yourself Becoming more at ease. You are centered. Set the intention now that when you walk through the door anyone in the room will approach this meeting with an open heart and an open mind. Imagine everyone smiling at you on one another as you walk through the door. everyone respects each other. If it is an individual, imagine that they're happy to see you.

Give yourself a moment to visualize the room. Is there one person or many? Are people sitting down or standing? How is everyone dressed? What does the room look like? Let's pause for a moment and visualize the room in this complete detail as possible.

Now go ahead and take your place in this meeting in whatever way makes sense to you. Taking into consideration if there is one person or many people give yourself time to walk through the scene as you would if there was an actual meeting taking place. For example, if you would normally set out a laptop or notebook, or silence your cell phone, picture yourself doing these things now. Now, if you have something specific to share, perhaps an idea you'd like to see implemented. Picture yourself sharing this information Pause and allow for them to smile and listen openly. Set the intention again for the best outcome for all concerned and the highest good for all.

Now it's time for them to respond to what you've said. What might they say? Try to listen without letting emotion surface. Looking at the situation objectively listening with an open mind and an open heart. What might they say? Now consider, is there any merit to what they're saying?

There is, is there a way that you can adjust what you're sharing and find a common ground. Perhaps there's a solution that neither of you have thought of yet considered the most positive resolution. Go ahead and share your thoughts with this person or people. Once again, allow them to listen openly. Allow them to smile and nod in agreement. And notice how easy this communication was.

Close the meeting. And as you pack up your belongings, you thank them for their participation, for listening to you and responding so favorably. And you think to yourself, that this was the easiest meeting you've ever taken part of and you wish that all meetings could go this smoothly. And you set the intention that each meeting will bring open communication and a positive resolution.