Guided Meditation for Balancing Innocence & Wisdom
01/24/25 • 37 min
A powerful guided meditation to help you balance the innocence of your Inner Child and the wisdom of your authentic self (Shen) – with Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees.
⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY
This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it.
Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop:https://www.wuweiwisdom.com
Subscribe to David’s Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/
Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:
- Guided Meditation playlist ➜ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=EXYkovv-xMDJSTZD
- Am I Being Naïve? Balancing Wishful Thinking & Wisdom ➜ https://youtu.be/T9CtC2ijzKc?si=s-WME3rUPnPBeSPg
- How to Quieten & Calm Your Mind ➜ https://youtu.be/HY-uiMyUROs?si=Vcq8T_ndGx1VFQ5U
- You Can Cope: Guided Meditation ➜ https://youtu.be/TlT6941aztA?si=hH2Q2uXwc7NGkyWR
Is there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion
Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/
Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom
Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup
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Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
Music by Earth Tree Healing
A powerful guided meditation to help you balance the innocence of your Inner Child and the wisdom of your authentic self (Shen) – with Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees.
⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILST DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY
This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it.
Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop:https://www.wuweiwisdom.com
Subscribe to David’s Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/
Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:
- Guided Meditation playlist ➜ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=EXYkovv-xMDJSTZD
- Am I Being Naïve? Balancing Wishful Thinking & Wisdom ➜ https://youtu.be/T9CtC2ijzKc?si=s-WME3rUPnPBeSPg
- How to Quieten & Calm Your Mind ➜ https://youtu.be/HY-uiMyUROs?si=Vcq8T_ndGx1VFQ5U
- You Can Cope: Guided Meditation ➜ https://youtu.be/TlT6941aztA?si=hH2Q2uXwc7NGkyWR
Is there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion
Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/
Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom
Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup
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Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
Music by Earth Tree Healing
Previous Episode
Am I Being Naïve? Balancing Wishful Thinking and Wisdom
Learn how to balance childlike innocence and wonder whilst avoiding naivety, especially in relationships, setting boundaries, and pursuing dreams.
The Inner Child is a part of our psyche that embodies innocence, curiosity, and a sense of wonder. It helps us engage with the world openly and optimistically. However, it's crucial to differentiate between this healthy openness and wishful thinking, which can lead to unrealistic expectations and emotional turmoil.
This episode explores why naivety often stems from the Inner Child wanting things its way without considering reality. This desire for control can manifest as perfectionism, where we expect everything to be perfect — ourselves, others, and outcomes.
You’ll learn how not to suppress your Inner Child but to guide it with wisdom, so you can enjoy the richness and opportunities in life with a sense of groundedness and emotional stability.
With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).
Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com
Subscribe to David’s Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/
Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:
- Our INNER CHILD PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qq
- Why Am I Unsatisfied With Life? Inner Child Perfectionism https://youtu.be/Wns9prTW2s4?si=4ur8OGBq2JMDKpv7
- Perfectionism Explained https://youtu.be/EA7Buz1ZBGs?si=-nstE-nlC4c6YnGP
Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/
Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom
Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup
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Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
Music by Earth Tree Healing
Next Episode
Are You Sabotaging Your Happiness?
Do you believe you don't deserve happiness? Many of us carry guilt, shame, or unworthiness that blocks our joy and inner peace.
In this episode, you’ll discover how these feelings arise from deeper beliefs such as "I'm a bad person" or "I'm not good enough." These beliefs stem from experiences where we felt unloved or unworthy.
You’ll learn how these complex beliefs were formed in childhood and are now rooted in your Inner Child — a part of your mind that holds onto these negative beliefs.
To break free, you must question these beliefs. Ask yourself: Why do I believe I'm not good enough? This self-inquiry often reveals that these beliefs are not based on truth but on past experiences.
You must also accept that we all have innate worth and value. It's not something given by others but something you are born with. Accepting this truth is key to overcoming self-sabotage and embracing happiness.
With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).
Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com
Subscribe to David’s Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/
Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:
- Our INNER CHILD PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qq
- Why Am I Unsatisfied With Life? Inner Child Perfectionism https://youtu.be/Wns9prTW2s4?si=4ur8OGBq2JMDKpv7
- Perfectionism Explained https://youtu.be/EA7Buz1ZBGs?si=-nstE-nlC4c6YnGP
Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity
If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom
Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/
Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom
Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup
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Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.
Music by Earth Tree Healing
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