Let's begin by finding a comfortable seated position or lay down if you prefer.
Gently close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Let your hands rest naturally in your lap or by your side.
Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale.
Again,
Inhale deeply,
Breathing in love and compassion.
Exhale fully,
Releasing worry and expectations.
Feel your shoulders drop,
Let your jaw soften,
Allow your breath to anchor you in this present moment.
Take a moment to set an intention for this meditation.
Perhaps it's simply to give yourself a gentle moment to grieve.
Perhaps it's to feel the presence of a loved one who has passed.
To receive their warmth,
Their guidance.
To feel the bond that still exists beyond time and space.
Whatever your intention is,
Hold it gently in your heart.
Let it be your quiet guide.
Continue breathing naturally through your nose without force or effort.
Allow your waking mind to gently drift away and sink into a calm,
Relaxed state.
Let's begin by bringing gentle awareness to the body flowing through our seven chakras.
Bring attention to the crown of your head.
Imagine a radiant violet light just above your head,
Spinning gently.
This is the center of spiritual connection.
Your link to higher wisdom,
To universal love,
To the eternal part of yourself.
To the unseen,
The sacred,
The timeless.
Breathe into this space.
With each breath,
Feel the crown chakra awakening.
Allow yourself to receive the subtle energy of peace.
The sense that you are not alone.
That you are deeply supported,
Loved,
And connected to something much greater than yourself.
Now flow down to your forehead,
Between your eyebrows,
Your third eye.
Breathe into this space,
Imagining an indigo light gently spinning.
Feel it expanding with every breath.
This is the center of intuition,
Of inner vision,
Of knowing without words.
And from this space,
We begin to invite the presence of a loved one who has passed.
Continue down to your throat chakra.
A glowing blue light,
Spinning gently at the center of your throat.
Allowing you to express what's in your heart.
Whether silently,
Energetically,
Or aloud.
It empowers you to say,
I love you.
I miss you.
I forgive you.
Thank you.
Now to the center of your chest,
Your heart chakra.
Visualize an emerald green light glowing in this space.
Soft.
Sweet.
Steady.
With every inhale,
Let love flow in.
With every exhale,
Let love flow out.
Your heart chakra is the bridge between giving and receiving love.
Allow yourself to feel deeply,
To grieve fully,
And to connect across time and space.
Feel into this love,
Not as something that ends,
But as something that evolves,
Expands,
And continues within you.
If tears come,
Let them flow.
If warmth rises,
Let it hold you.
All of it is welcome.
All of it is love.
Stay here for a few more breaths.
Resting in the beauty of your open heart.
Now bring your awareness to the area just above your navel,
At the center of your belly.
This is your solar plexus chakra.
Imagine a golden yellow light here,
Like the glow of the morning sun.
This is the center of personal power,
Inner strength,
And emotional balance.
It helps you move through life with courage,
Even when your heart is tender.
Breathe into this space,
Feel it warming you from the inside,
Steady and confident.
Let this light remind you,
I am strong enough to feel what needs to be felt.
I honor my emotions,
And trust in my ability to heal.
Sometimes grief can make us feel powerless,
But this golden light reminds you,
Your love is a source of strength.
Your tears,
Your memories,
Your longing,
They are sacred expressions of that strength.
Now bring your awareness to the space just below your navel,
Your sacral chakra.
Imagine a warm orange light swirling in this space.
This is the center of emotion and intimacy.
It holds the memories of relationships,
Of love given and received,
Of joy,
Pain,
Longing,
And connection.
Let whatever emotions are present rise and fall like waves.
No need to resist them,
They are part of your healing.
Breathe gently into this space,
Knowing you are safe to feel it all.
And finally,
Your root chakra at the base of the spine.
Imagine a deep red light,
Strong and steady,
Like the core of the earth itself.
With each breath,
Feel this red light growing warmer and more stable.
This is the center of safety,
Stability,
And belonging.
Breathe into this space.
Allow yourself to feel held by the earth,
By this moment,
By your own breath.
Let any tension or fear gently dissolve into the ground beneath you.
You don't need to carry it at all.
Feel the weight of grief,
Worry,
Or uncertainty slowly melting downward,
Being absorbed by the earth's steady strength.
Stay here for a few more deep breaths,
Resting in this sense of belonging to yourself,
To the earth,
And to the greater cycle of love and life.
Now feel your entire body as a channel of light,
Energy flowing freely.
You've just traveled through the sacred space of your energy,
Each center offering healing,
Insight,
And space for love.
Let yourself rest in the truth that love does not end.
It shifts,
It deepens,
It transforms,
But it never leaves you.
Take a deep breath in,
And as you exhale,
Imagine sealing in this energy,
Like wrapping your body in a soft,
Warm blanket of peace and remembrance.
Now gently invite into your awareness the presence of a loved one who has passed,
Someone whose memory you hold close,
Someone who still lives within your heart.
Allow their image to arise naturally,
Without force.
It might be a clear picture,
Or just a feeling,
A sense,
A familiar presence.
Visualize them standing before you now.
See them healthy,
Full of vitality and peace,
Free of pain,
Free of struggle,
Whole,
Joyful,
And glowing with the essence of who they truly are.
Now allow yourself to recall a cherished memory with them.
Maybe it was a quiet moment you shared together,
A celebration,
A time when they made you laugh or comforted you when you needed it.
Let that memory rise to the surface in vivid detail,
As if playing out on a movie screen.
Fully experience the emotions as they rise,
No filter,
Just feeling.
Maybe other memories are coming to the surface,
Moments you hadn't thought of in a while.
Let them wash over you.
Breathe into the warmth of those memories.
Feel the deep love between you,
Still real,
Still flowing.
Even across the veil of time and form,
That bond remains unbroken.
If words arise that you wish to say,
Allow them.
Maybe it's thank you,
Maybe it's I love you,
I miss you,
I feel you with me still.
Imagine them responding with love.
You might hear their voice,
Or feel a wave of reassurance and peace.
Stay with this moment for as long as you need.
Let your heart fully absorb the truth.
They are still with you,
In memory,
In energy,
In the love that never ends.
Take a few breaths to soak in this connection.
Let it fill you with warmth,
Let it soften the ache,
And know you can return to this place any time your heart needs it.
Now gently turn your attention inward.
Notice any emotions that are present.
Grief,
Sadness,
Longing,
Or even joy.
Simply observe them without judgment.
Place your hand over your heart if that feels right,
And silently repeat.
May I be kind to myself in this moment.
May I allow myself to feel whatever I feel.
May I be held in love and compassion.
Now send a prayer of loving kindness to your loved one.
May you be at peace.
May you feel my love.
May you know you are remembered and cherished.
And now extend it to all beings who are grieving.
May we all be held in love and healing.
May we find peace within our pain.
May our hearts remain open.
Allow your awareness to return to your breath as your body rests in stillness.
Feel whatever remains in your heart without judgment.
That feeling of love.
Love with nowhere to go.
This is grief.
Grief is not the absence of love.
It's the unexpressed love.
And that love still matters.
Life is a sacred cycle.
A constant flow of energy changing form.
Just as the seasons shift and the moon moves through its phases,
Consciousness flows with life's changing rhythm.
Moving beyond the body into the infinite.
Let this understanding bring you gentle peace.
Knowing your loved one's essence moves within this eternal cycle.
Their love with you now and always.
Let your grief soften into peace.
A place within you that's always present.
When you feel ready,
Take a final deep breath in.
And exhale slowly.
Return to the world by gently opening your eyes.
Carry this sense of connection and compassion with you.
And know you can always return to it.
Namaste.
