As you start to settle into this space,
Just take a moment to notice your connection with the earth.
And we'll start this practice by dropping into the anchor that is the felt sense,
Noticing first all the places where your body connects with the earth.
With each exhale,
Dropping a little deeper down into the earth's embrace,
Knowing that for the rest of our time together,
There is nothing you need to do,
There is nothing you need to hold,
Instead allowing the earth to hold everything for you instead.
Shifting into the sound and the feel of your breath now as it moves through lungs and nose.
And then noticing the feel of your clothes against your skin.
And then into temperature,
Noticing the warmth or coolness of the room that you're in.
And without wishing it were different,
Can you simply just notice,
Without judgment,
All of these things here.
Holding your awareness on temperature for just a little bit longer,
Begin to imagine that it has grown cooler,
Almost as if you have stepped outside into the cool winter air.
You start to feel a soft breeze brush through your hair,
And little cold drops melt against your skin.
And before even opening your eyes to this new space,
You become aware that a gentle snow has begun to fall around you.
You know that you have been transported somewhere very sacred.
As you open your eyes to this imagined space,
You find yourself surrounded by a soft white glow,
And you watch as little snowflakes land softly against your skin.
And while they are indeed cold,
They carry with them a calming and soothing presence as well,
As if the very earth is welcoming you into its embrace here,
As if it is whispering hello.
Nearby,
A tall evergreen stands,
Its vibrant green a stark contrast against the crisp white landscape.
And hanging amongst its branches,
At your very height,
Is a giant fuzzy jacket waiting for you.
A note hangs off its sleeve,
With your name written on it,
And in soft cursive it says welcome home.
Just beneath the jacket is a pair of fuzzy boots,
And as you slip both the boots and the jacket on,
A deep sense of inner warmth and comfort begins to fill you from your very heart space.
And you can't help but notice that this jacket feels a bit more than just an ordinary jacket,
And more like a warm hug from a very dear friend.
As this sense of inner warmth continues to grow,
A peace and calmness takes root in the center of your being,
And this energy urges you forward,
Into this winter landscape,
And to the magic that you might find here.
The soft sound of snow crunches beneath your boots as you walk,
The gentle breeze rustles through branches,
All of these sounds creating a soothing rhythm,
One that even your own heartbeat begins to sync with.
And each step forward,
This calm,
This peace,
This heat grows in the warmth of your own heart space.
There is a comforting softness and stillness to this land,
As the earth rests in quiet in its winter slumber.
It invites you to slow your own steps,
To find this same sense of slowness and ease in this moment as well.
There is a beauty in this stillness,
There is a message in this pause,
And so each step grows quieter as you begin to listen deeper to the message and wisdom of this place.
Your ears pick up the sound of a gentle rustling,
And earth speaks to you through the sound of a small snow rabbit,
Crossing just in front of your path.
It stops for a moment,
Raising on its hind legs to gaze into your own eyes,
A great sense of peace and awe flows through you in this moment of sacred connection,
And you get the sense that this creature is inviting you to follow it.
So your path shifts as you turn to follow rabbit deeper into the forest,
Winding through trees and shrubs,
Finding yourself on a small path,
Weaving alongside the bank of a frozen river,
Mirroring the falling of snowflakes above you.
You shift your gaze to the sky,
Watching as these snowflakes softly fall,
And you begin to feel the magic of this sacred gift as a tiny snowflake lands on the tip of your nose,
And you can't help but smile here,
Truly held in the winter's embrace.
Eventually,
Your gaze returns to the riverbank,
Where you find the rabbit has paused,
As if waiting for you to follow,
Waiting to guide you somewhere very important,
And you follow rabbit through cedar and aspen,
Following the little footprints left in its path,
Lovingly guiding you forward.
Little lights begin to flicker to life,
Small bulbs suspended between trees and branches begin to brighten this small pathway,
Illuminating another path,
Guiding you towards the coziest cottage you could ever imagine.
Nestled amongst snow-covered branches,
It sits grounded,
And as you gaze through the wide windows,
You see the warmth of a steady fire glowing.
Just by the doorstep,
You see something that warms your heart deeper than any fire ever could.
You see a dear old friend waiting for you.
This friend might be someone you know in your waking life,
It could be someone who has passed,
Or even a favorite pet,
But whatever form this being takes,
Your heart is overflowing with a sense of gratitude and love,
And a smile spreads across your face as this dear friend holds the door wide open for you,
And invites you into a healing embrace.
They guide you softly over to the fireplace,
Placing a warm cup in your hands and bringing soft blankets nearby.
Little rabbit follows close by,
And as you ease yourself down onto pillows and blankets by the fire,
Little rabbit finds its way into your lap,
And your friend shares with you that this rabbit is very special.
This rabbit was sent today to guide you to this sacred heart home.
This rabbit carries with it the energy of Reiki itself,
And is here to bring this healing energy into your own heart.
You might continue to just sit and be with this special being while rabbit rests softly in your lap,
Or perhaps you begin to doze off by the fireplace as they cover you in warm blankets and place a soft pillow beneath your head.
But whatever you have chosen to do in this space,
Know that the energy of Reiki will be with you in this space today,
And when it's time,
Little rabbit will awaken you.
