Hello,
Welcome.
My name is Maria and I will be guiding you through this heart-centered tree meditation.
Find yourself in a comfortable seat or laying down,
Taking your time to adjust yourself and begin to center yourself.
Close your eyes and begin to focus on your breathing.
Breathing deeply through the nose,
Exhale,
And now begin to relax your breathing.
Allow your breath to flow naturally.
Imagine a warm light entering your body with every breath.
Visualize a golden glow filling your lungs,
Spreading warmth through your chest,
Towards your heart,
Your thoughts,
The world outside,
The chaos,
The uncertainty.
Allow it to blur.
Replace those thoughts with this glowing light within.
Now bring your attention to your heart.
Feel it steady beat anchoring you to this moment.
Imagine the light that is all within you is now centered and focused in your heart.
This pure,
White,
Golden,
Shimmering light is radiating from your heart and there is a tinge of green to this light that is radiating from within.
Picture your heart as a strong,
Ancient cedar tree.
Its roots run deep into the ground,
Into the earth.
You are grounded here while its branches reach up towards the sky,
Embracing the heavens.
Smell the fresh scent of cedar.
Let it fill your senses,
Bringing clarity and calm.
Listen to the sounds around your tree of heart.
Do you hear birds singing,
Leaves rustling the branches?
Do you feel angelic presence around you?
Feel the strength of the cedar within you.
Know that just like this tree,
You have the power to stand tall,
To endure,
To thrive.
Let this tree be a symbol of hope and resilience.
Imagine yourself one with this tree rooting from within you and rising up from your heart.
Imagine the warmth of the sun filtering through the canopy,
Casting shadows on the forest floor.
Feel the sunbeams touch your skin,
Warmth,
Reassuring,
Illuminating the spaces between shadow and light.
Know that this cedar tree represents your heart,
Strong,
Resilient,
Capable of withstanding storms and standing tall against the odds.
Allow this sense of peace and strength to fill you.
Breathe deeply here.
How tall is your tree growing?
How rooted are you?
Take a deep inhale,
Breathing in the light of transformation.
With your breath,
Watch as this deep-rooted cedar tree continues to grow taller,
Stronger,
More beautiful,
Reaching up towards the heavens.
Feel its sturdy trunk,
Its surface reassuring to the touch.
Smell the rich,
Earthy scent of the bark mixed with the flesh,
Resinous aroma of the needles.
Listen to the sound of the wind whispering through the branches.
What is the wind telling you in your heart?
Are there secret messages for you?
Is there hope?
Do you feel the love?
Let this tree be a symbol of inner strength and resilience,
A reminder that no matter how turbulent the winds of life may be,
You remain grounded,
Reaching ever upward.
Begin to deepen your breath here,
Bringing yourself back to the present moment.
If you'd like,
You can place your hand on your heart and thank yourself.
You can choose to stay here or you may choose to continue with your day.
Thank you and may you carry the strength and resilience of the cedar within your heart forever.
