Welcome,
To a meditation for connecting to spirit or source through a visualization of the sacred tree.
This tree will act as a bridge between the physical and celestial realms,
Bringing the wisdom of the ancient ones to us as we go within for this meditative journey to attune to our foundation and strength.
Begin in a position that is comfortable for you,
Either sitting or lying down.
As you come into your sacred space,
Do so in a way that allows you to feel yourself rooting into the earth and drawing in energy from the core of the earth.
If you wish,
You may close the eyes.
Take a deep breath and release it slowly.
As you do so,
Shift the awareness from the previous events and experiences of your day,
Allowing yourself to simply be in this moment.
Take another deep breath and release it slowly.
Allow the neck and shoulders to relax completely.
Allow the muscles and jaw to soften.
Inhale peace,
Exhale that which does not contribute to your highest good.
Keeping the awareness on the breath,
See before you,
In your mind's eye,
A tree.
This can be any tree of your choosing,
Perhaps the tree of life,
The world tree,
Or Yggdrasil.
This tree's roots and branches represent our connection to the universe,
A gateway between realms,
Forever linking together the seen and unseen.
The visualization of this sacred tree that we hold in our mind's eye represents the cosmic axis,
And it will now serve as a bridge for us between the physical and the celestial.
This bridge connects us to ancient wisdom,
And we call upon this wisdom now.
With strength as my foundation,
To spirit do my branches reach out.
With strength as my foundation,
To spirit do my branches reach out.
With strength as my foundation,
To spirit my branches reach out.
Call upon your connection to divine energy now,
Knowing that you will be guided and guarded as you journey into this meditative working.
As you continue holding the image of the sacred tree in your mind's eye,
Bring the awareness to the tree's roots.
As you do so,
Consider your very roots,
Your foundation,
Your core,
That which you hold dear to you.
Using the tree's roots as a guide,
Visualize your foundation being equally as strong,
Growing even stronger and sturdier,
Unshakable.
As you sense your foundation strengthening,
You might also choose to call your ancestors to mind at this time,
Taking a moment to consider those who came before us to guide and teach us.
With your own root system in mind,
Pause to consider ways in which you also serve as a guide and teacher to others.
Bring the awareness now to the trunk of the tree.
The trunk represents inner strength and the self,
Particularly as this applies to our journey through life.
What do you observe from the tree's trunk?
It is the trunk that allows the tree's roots to become and remain grounded.
The strength of the self solidifies the foundation.
Take a few moments now to consider your trunk.
Call to mind those things which contribute to your steadfastness,
Allowing your roots to grow outward and maintain your stability.
Bring the awareness now to the tree's branches.
Just as with the tree,
Our branches allow us to reach and expand.
This can include our goals,
Our connection to others,
Our connection to spirit.
How do you see your personal branches?
Take a few moments now to ponder your reach,
Considering your connection to both spirit and those around you.
Lastly,
Bring the awareness to the tree's leaves.
Perhaps the tree in your mind's eye is also bearing fruit or nuts.
Leaves or fruits are symbolic of that which we bring into our existence,
That which we produce.
Consider how our foundation,
Our inner strength,
And our reach contribute to the fruits we bear.
What are you currently producing?
What would you like to produce more of?
Spend a few moments now pondering these.
Now visualize the sacred tree as a whole.
Visualize yourself as a whole.
Be aware that you are sacred.
With strength as my foundation,
To spirit do my branches reach out.
Giving thanks to the sacred tree,
Begin to bring awareness back to the present.
Bring awareness to the breath,
Then slowly to any sensations around you.
Begin to invite subtle movements into the hands and feet,
The fingers and toes.
Take another deep breath and release it slowly.
Honor your foundation.
Maintain your core.
Keep reaching.
Bear the fruits that bring you joy.
The crow flies from me to thee to send the message,
Blessed Be.
