Autumn Attunement: Balance Through Self-Compassion

Both equinoxes are times of balance. This meditative working invite you to enjoy feeling balanced through offering compassion and forgiveness to yourself. This practice is especially meaningful during the equinoxes, but it can be beneficial at any time.

Transcript

Welcome to a meditative working for finding balance through self-compassion. Begin this meditation in a position that is comfortable for you. This can be sitting or lying down, Indoors or outdoors. Relax into a place that is free from distractions. If you wish, You may close the eyes. Take a deep breath and release it slowly. As you do so, Allow the jaw to relax and soften. Allow the muscles to relax and soften, Releasing any tension they might be storing. Bring the awareness to the breath and simply observe the breath without attempting to alter it. Release any worries or thoughts that compete with your peace. You will not need those to accompany you on this journey. The eternal equinox is a period of equal day and equal night, A time of balance. By its very nature, It is an invitation to pause for rest. In balance, We can find healing, And when we pause during this time of balance, It is a wonderful opportunity for us to forgive ourselves. In any state of balance, The scales are not tipped one way or another. As we seek balance within ourselves, One way of achieving this can be through removing unnecessary weight that is pulling us down. We call upon the energy of balance, Which is so vividly demonstrated by nature at this time, To bring balance to ourselves by releasing the unnecessary weight that is blocking us from our full potential. Spend a few moments now releasing those things in a way that is fitting to your spiritual path. Either silently or aloud, Spend a few moments now speaking to yourself words of compassion and forgiveness. Doing so in the same way as you would to a friend. It often requires more courage for us to forgive ourselves than it does for us to forgive others. At the conclusion of this practice, Do at least one thing to show yourself some gratitude today. Begin to allow the mind to become external now, Knowing that you can return to this practice as often as you wish. Take another deep breath and release it slowly. Become aware of the sounds around you in your current environment. Simply notice them without attempting to change them. Begin inviting subtle movements into the hands and feet, The fingers and toes. Be aware of the body. Be aware of the breath. And with gratitude, Open the eyes. May the blessings of peace and balance be yours at this equinox and always. The crow flies from me to thee, To send the message, Blessed be.