Hello,
My name is Annemarie Verveers.
Thank you for choosing to spend this sacred moment with me.
The meditation has been created to guide you into a space of calm,
Connection and gentle transformation.
Today's meditation is focused on Earth Hour.
I want you gently to come to stillness.
Close your eyes if that feels comfortable.
Take a deep breath in and exhale slowly.
With every inhale,
Receive from the Earth.
With every exhale,
Give back.
Feel the weight of your body on the floor.
Supported,
Safe and held by the Earth beneath you.
Imagine now roots gently extending from the base of your spine,
From the soles of your feet,
Growing deep into the soil,
Winding through rocks,
Sand and rich earth,
All the way down into the heart of the planet.
With every inhale,
Feel nourishment rising up through those roots.
Energy from the Earth filling your body.
And with every exhale,
Let go of tension,
Stress and anything you no longer need.
Notice the heartbeat of the Earth beneath you.
Steady,
Ancient and allow your own heartbeat to sync gently with it.
Slow,
Calm and connected.
In your mind's eye,
Visualise a candle and gently bring your attention to the soft glow of this candle.
The flame is a small beacon of light,
Warmth and presence.
A symbol of your connection to the Earth,
To this moment and to your own heart.
We are going to set a sacred intention together.
A conscious thought or wish that supports our connection to the Earth,
To ourselves and to all living beings.
Take a deep inhale.
And as you exhale,
Bring your mind to an intention.
It can be simple,
A single word or a phrase.
Something that feels heartfelt and real to you in this moment.
It could be for the Earth,
For gratitude,
For presence or for kindness and care.
Whatever comes naturally to you is perfect.
Now,
If you feel comfortable,
Gently visualise yourself lighting a small flame,
A candle in your mind's eye or a real candle if you have one near you.
As the flame flickers,
Imagine your intention being illuminated,
Glowing warmly.
Alive and ready to radiate outwards.
See your intention rising with the flame,
Each breath feeding its energy.
Imagine it expanding,
Connecting with the light of the other candles in the room,
Creating a circle of shared energy,
Awareness and care.
Feel the warmth of the flame touching your heart.
Imagine the Earth beneath you absorbing this energy,
Gratitude and care,
Flowing down your roots,
Anchoring your intention into the planet and sending love and light back up into your heart.
Now,
Silently or aloud,
Speak your intention to yourself.
This is my intention.
This is my promise.
This is my connection.
And when you are ready,
Take a deep,
Nourishing breath and gently visualise the flame of your candle merging with the collective light in the room,
A shared circle of intention,
Love and presence,
Connected to millions around the world participating in Earth Hour.
Take a few final breaths here,
Feeling your intention anchored,
Your heart open and your connection to the Earth,
Strong and steady.
Now,
Let the circle of light slowly dissolve in your mind,
But keep the warmth,
The clarity and the energy of your intention with you,
Carrying it gently into your heart as we return to stillness.
I want you now to bring your awareness to the air around you,
The gentle flow of breath,
Carrying life,
Oxygen and clarity.
Imagine the water that nourishes the earth,
Rivers,
Rain,
Oceans flowing through your body,
Cleansing and refreshing every cell.
Feel the warmth of the sun above,
The light that sustains life,
The fire of transformation filling your heart with energy and inspiration.
And the grounding,
Nurturing earth beneath you,
Supporting,
Holding,
Embracing you.
You are cradled in the balance of all the elements,
Solid,
Fluid,
Vibrant and alive.
Now,
Bring your attention to your heart center,
The space of love,
Compassion and gratitude.
Silently offer thanks to the air for every gift it provides,
Air,
Water,
Food,
Shelter,
Beauty and every living being that shares this world with you.
Allow a warm light to glow softly in your chest.
Every inhale makes it brighter,
Every exhale sends it out and into the world.
With each beat of your heart,
Send appreciation to the forests,
The oceans,
Skies and all living creatures.
Know that this energy of gratitude radiates beyond you,
Joining the millions around the world participating in Earth Hour.
Now,
Gently form a personal intention,
A conscious choice for how you will live,
Act or connect with the Earth.
Perhaps a promise to take one small action or simply a commitment to remain mindful of your connection.
Hold this intention softly in your mind.
Feel it resonate in your body like a seed planted deep within,
Ready to grow.
Slowly bring your awareness back to your body,
The support of your mat,
The glow of the candles in your mind's eye.
Gently wiggle your fingers and your toes.
Notice the sensations in your body.
Take a final deep breath in and exhale fully.
And when you are ready,
Softly,
Gently open your eyes,
Carrying the calm connection and gratitude of this hour with you.
Take a moment to notice how you feel slower,
Quieter,
More connected.
This presence is always available to you,
Not just tonight.
Thank you for sharing this peaceful space with me.
I honour your time,
Your presence and your willingness to show up for yourself.
Until we meet again,
Stay grounded,
Stay open and stay kind to your soul.
Namaste.
Have a beautiful day.
