Meditation in nature.
In this meditation,
I will take you to a deep place inside your mind.
Before we commence,
Try to visualise and connect to all your senses.
Sight,
Hearing,
Taste,
Touch and smell.
As we go deeper into the meditation,
Allow these senses to guide you to a safe inner sanctum of love,
Peace and joy.
We will be travelling together down a safe,
Beautiful,
Fresh ocean.
Be mindful of its clarity and freshness.
The weather during this journey is calm and a perfect temperature based on your wishes and your comforts.
So let's commence this journey now.
Make sure you are in a comfortable position,
Preferably lying down with a blanket nearby.
Than something to rest your head on to avoid stress.
As with all meditation,
It starts with the breath.
Take a long,
Deep,
Strong breath.
Then let the breath go.
Take another long,
Deep,
Strong breath.
Let it go.
Take a third long,
Deep,
Strong breath.
And let it go.
Continue to breathe at your own pace.
And as you breathe,
Close your eyes and imagine a small path that leads down to a crystal clear,
Slow flowing,
Shallow river.
Keep breathing gently.
At your own pace.
In your own time,
Make your way to the gently sloping riverbank.
Now carefully slide down on the riverbank and allow your body to enter into the river or stream.
So your feet are pointing with the flow of the river.
Thank you.
You will automatically float all the while you are in the river.
We will never go under the water.
It will always be floating in the water.
You are perfectly safe here.
As you breathe,
Take some time to enjoy the sights of this river and its surroundings.
The lush green trees,
Wildlife on the bank,
Birds circling above,
And the serenity of the area.
Now tune in to the myriad of sounds you hear while floating in the river,
Gently meandering downstream.
Birds chirping,
Trees rustling in the gentle breeze.
Other wildlife enjoying their day.
And the wonderful relaxing sound of the fresh water you are surrounded by.
By its chattering as it passes the confines of the riverbank.
Relax totally into the experience,
Allowing the river current just to guide you whenever it wants,
Naturally.
Allow yourself the time to completely let go of your everyday reality and go with the flow.
As you meander downstream a little more,
Imagine the smells you encounter.
The smell of the fresh water,
Any plants or herbs as you pass them by on your serene journey along the river.
You may smell all sorts of natural odours and aromas as you glide gently downstream,
But a smooth leisurely place.
While breathing gently.
Now fully relaxed be aware of the water surrounding your lower body,
Its softness giving you a feeling of security and warmth.
As you look up,
Imagine the sky is an azure blue with no clouds.
And various birds are soaring above or darting about building nests and gathering food for their young.
Now imagine as you slide along,
You find yourself in a small eddy.
In the stream which allows you to pause in your journey.
Here imagine some tastes of nature that you remember as a child and that you adored.
Perhaps some fruits like strawberries picked from the plant or blackberries off the brambles.
Whatever you imagine,
Bask in the wonderful memory of the taste.
Continue to breathe at your own pace.
And now we return into the steady flow of the river to again meander downstream,
Just floating without a care or worry in the world.
Allow your thoughts to enter your mind and let them leave your mind and float away downstream ahead of you.
For a moment,
Focus on some deep breaths entering your lips,
Travelling down through your entire body and leaving by your feet.
Keep repeating this breath in your own time and pace,
Allowing your body to feel peace and calmness in a safe environment.
As we approach our destination downriver.
The current slows and takes us to a small river beach which is white sand and a gentle slope.
Slide yourself onto this comfortable beach and allow the energy of the sun to warm and dry your entire body.
While you stay relaxed and calm.
Keep breathing deeply.
Taking in all there is to see,
Smell,
Taste,
Hear and touch.
You are ready.
Gently wiggle your fingers and toes,
Then come back into reality feeling cleansed and refreshed.
Now before you continue with your own journey.
Back into life.
Think of three things you are grateful for in your life at the present time.
Also imagine yourself in a golden bubble of light.
Sealing in all the beautiful things in your life.
This will protect you.
As you enter back into your real world.
Carefully.
Fully enter your new world.
Leaving.
This serene river scene.
Behind you is a memory.
Namaste.
