When I think of being the tree,
I think of that tree of life,
Those strong roots,
Those broad shoulders and limbs,
And spreading and reaching out to the world with beauty and strength.
So that's my intention with this meditation today.
So far I've come up with the title and the theme,
So the rest of it will be channeled from here.
So find yourself a comfortable place with a nice straight spine,
Some place where you can be comfortable for the duration.
Let's take a deep breath in and release.
Breathe in again deeply and let it all go.
And take one more deep breath in and another full breath out.
Fall back into that softer,
Gentler breath,
That breath of comfort and relaxation.
And allow that breath to bring that to you.
Feel the rhythm of your natural breath.
Allow each breath to soothe your body and your mind a little more.
Breathing in some peace and letting go of anything that is not.
Our breath is our life,
Our life force,
As is with the tree.
Though we can't see a tree breathing in and out,
It does,
As it serves us in cleaning and clearing our air,
Grows bigger and stronger.
Let's bring our attention to the surface beneath us,
Whether we're sitting or standing.
Notice that connection as you breathe in.
Imagine roots growing down into that surface.
Imagine that surface being the earth,
Grounding dirt beneath us.
With each inhalation,
Those roots grow a little deeper.
They get thicker and longer.
They spread out beneath us,
Creating more strength and security,
Creating a sound foundation for growth.
As you continue to breathe,
Imagine each breath coming up through those roots,
Up through the center of your body,
Like the trunk of the tree.
And each exhalation out through the top of your head,
Bringing vitality to each limb,
Each branch,
Each leaf.
Breathe the energy of the earth up through those roots,
Through the trunk,
And out through all of those limbs.
Watch yourself grow taller,
Wider,
And stronger with each breath cycle.
As your roots grow wider,
So do your limbs.
As your trunk grows wider,
It also grows taller,
Reaching for the sun,
The light.
With each breath,
You realize you are no longer playing small.
You are becoming big and bold and beautiful,
Like that tree of life,
Expanding and shining and glowing.
In the body of this tree,
See yourself in your biggest,
Wildest dreams,
Beautiful and larger than life.
Feel how it feels to be this large,
This expansive,
This bright,
And keep this image in the back of your mind.
Use it whenever you find yourself playing small.
Just remember,
All we have to do is be the tree.
It is time to come back to your physical space.
Start to notice your physical surroundings,
Coming back into your body.
Feel the breath flowing through your physical body.
Let's take a deep breath in and release.
Come back when you are ready.
So happy that you joined me today.
I hope this time has made you a little more centered,
A little more grounded,
And ready to be larger than life.
We are not meant to play small,
So let's play big instead.
Namaste.
