Meditation For Connecting With Your Ancestor's Wisdom

When we take time to connect with our ancestors, we not only open our hearts to their memory but also learn to understand ourselves, our journey, and karma more. In this guided meditation, we create stillness and space to receive wisdom, messages, or blessings from them, that we may use for self-discovery and development.

I suggest creating a simple altar with a candle and a photo of a family member, if you have one, to enhance the experience.

Transcript

Hello and welcome.

Thank you for joining me in this meditation designed to help you connect with your ancestors and receive the wisdom that they offer.

To get started,

Find a quiet place and relax into a comfortable seated posture.

You can be seated in a chair or on the floor.

You're also welcome to lie down if that's best for your body.

Once you settle in,

Begin to connect with your breath.

Take slow breaths in and gentle breaths out.

Allow your body to soften.

Feel the earth holding you steady and ancient.

Imagine roots extending from your feet,

Spine,

And hips,

Reaching down into the deep dark soil.

With every exhale,

Sink a little further into the memory of the earth.

With every inhale,

Feel your body expand and open towards the sky.

Now picture yourself walking on a path in a peaceful landscape.

On either side of you,

You see shapes or images of your ancestors.

A warm and comforting feeling comes over you,

And you know you are not alone.

Take in the presence of your ancestors,

Feeling their kindness.

Let their energy wrap around you like a cloak or nurturing hug.

After a few breaths,

You ask,

Which of my ancestors wants to connect with me?

What story,

Feeling,

Or image comes up when asking yourself this?

Receive the message in your heart and trust the first image,

Feeling,

Or word that arrives.

Take a few breaths here,

Listening to your ancestors' heart with your own heart.

After you've gathered their blessing or message,

Thank your ancestor as they fade back into the light.

Turn towards your path again,

Carrying the message,

Wisdom,

Or blessing from your ancestor close to your heart.

As you walk down the path,

You walk back into your body.

Take a slow breath in and a slow breath out,

Returning to your body,

Returning to this room,

And to the present moment.

When you're ready,

Open your eyes.

Give thanks for the gifts and wisdom offered from beyond.