Welcome to a stillness meditation for grounding and centering while attuning to the energy of the moon's fullness.
This meditation can be beneficial during the time of the full moon,
But it can be performed at any time of your choosing.
Begin by coming into a position that is comfortable for you.
This can be sitting or lying down.
Allow the arms to rest comfortably at the sides of the body.
Allow the muscles to relax.
If you wish,
You may close the eyes.
Be mindful of the moon at its fullness.
Invite the energy of the full moon to come into you.
Comfort you.
And empower you.
Take a slow,
Conscious,
Deep breath in.
And release it slowly.
As you invite calmness into the body.
Allow the muscles to relax.
Allow the jaw and neck to soften.
Allow yourself to be still and peaceful.
Completely in this moment.
Attune now to the breath.
The natural flow of the breath.
Entering and exiting the body.
Simply notice the breath without attempting to alter it.
Allow the breath to guide you on this journey into stillness,
Under the glow of the full moon.
Allow the entire body to soften.
And become loose.
Allow the mind to become relaxed.
Relax completely,
But do not fall asleep.
If you notice the mind being drawn to thoughts of previous events.
Or those that are yet to come.
Simply acknowledge those thoughts and move on from them.
With kindness and compassion.
Guide the mind away.
From both the past and the future.
As you give yourself the gift.
Of this moment.
Give the mind permission to rest from chasing after distractions.
And thoughts that do not contribute to your highest good or inner peace.
And,
As those thoughts occur,
Simply acknowledge them.
And then allow them.
To be handed over for the moon to carry.
So that you might fully embrace this restful pause.
Enter into a time of stillness.
Contentment.
And observation.
You need not do anything in this moment beyond being still.
And at peace.
In your mind's eye,
See,
Sense,
And feel.
A brilliant white light of protection.
Forming a circle around you.
This light is an extension of the full moon's glow.
Through this circle of light,
No harm may pass.
You are safe here.
You are content here.
You are welcome here.
And you are wanted here.
Become aware of your connection to the Earth.
Feel this connection being established first in your sit bones.
This connection draws energy from the earth into the body.
Feel this energy flowing through the body.
Rising Up.
Like a tendril of light to offer you contentment.
Nurture.
And support.
With the body fully relaxed and tension no longer present.
The mind now beholds the full moon.
See the full moon in your mind's eye.
In a way that is most fitting for your personal practice.
This can be recalling an image of the full moon.
Or actively observing it in the sky.
If you are outdoors.
Or near a window.
The visualization of the moon that brings you the most peace is what appears to you now.
Guided by the breath,
You begin to take note of what you see before you or above you.
And as you welcome these sights into the mind's eye.
Simply observe them.
Do nothing but observe them.
Spend a few moments now noticing the details of what you see in the moon.
Its size,
Its glow.
Its features.
Whatever calls out to you.
Doing nothing more than observing them.
With complete contentment.
With the breast still guiding you.
The awareness shifts now.
To the quiet majesty of the full moon.
The full moon is a time of immense power.
Power that is almost beyond human imagination.
Yet it is surrounded by silence.
Without speaking aloud.
Allow the mind to in this silence.
Carry your messages to the moon.
And in doing so.
Feel yourself becoming more and more unburdened by those things which no longer serve you.
Now a tune.
To how the moon is speaking to you.
This does not have to take the familiar form of spoken words.
Attune to whatever you sense is calling out for your attention.
Perhaps feelings of restfulness.
Empowerment.
Curiosity.
Or contentment.
Simply bring the awareness to wherever the mind is being guided.
You do nothing.
But listen.
Spend a few moments now.
Attuning to those unspoken messages from the moon.
Doing nothing more than listening.
Continuing to allow the breath to guide you.
The awareness moves to what the full moon is magnifying within you.
At this time.
Or that within you.
Which you wish to be magnified.
This could be feelings of motivation.
Places where you feel that healing is needed.
Areas for personal growth and expansion.
Or enjoying a simple reflection in quietude.
You need not take action on these things right now.
Nor is there a need.
To do anything beyond observing these feelings.
Spend a few moments now.
Simply recognizing and appreciating these feelings.
Doing nothing more.
Than that.
Now the awareness returns to the breath.
As we begin our journey.
Back to the present.
Attune to the rhythm of the breath once more.
The natural,
Unaltered flow of the breath.
And as you begin to notice the sensations of the present once again,
You do so with the understanding that you can return to this sacred space of full moon stillness.
At any time of your choosing.
Be aware of the body.
Be aware of the breath.
Begin inviting subtle movements into the hands and feet,
The fingers and toes.
Take a deep breath in.
And release it slowly.
And at your own pace,
Allow the eyes to open.
Take frequent pauses to attune to the moon and its messages.
And always remember.
That whenever you look at the moon,
You are never alone.
Because at that very moment.
.
.
Someone,
Somewhere,
Is looking at it,
Too.
The crow flies from me to thee.
To send the message.
Blessed Be.
