Come into a position that is comfortable for you.
This can be sitting or lying down.
Close your eyes.
Allow your neck and shoulders to relax,
Releasing any tension they might store.
Your breath is slow and steady.
With each exhale,
Imagine your worries leaving you.
With each inhale,
Envision love and light coming into you.
Take several more deep breaths.
As you continue to relax,
Picture in your mind's eye a Yule log with three candles.
They can be red or green or white or any color you like.
Perhaps the Yule log is decorated with garlands.
Perhaps it has no decoration at all other than loving energy.
At your own pace,
Imagine yourself striking a match and lighting the first candle.
This candle represents your past,
But not the things you wish to free yourself from.
This representation of the past is for your accomplishments.
Your achievements are plenty.
None of them are small.
All of them are worthy of celebration.
Take a moment now to reflect on them.
Now see yourself lighting the second candle.
This candle stands for contentment.
Consider the things that make you feel cheerful,
Restful,
Fulfilled,
And comfortable.
Spend a moment now taking joy in what you are calling to mind.
Imagine yourself lighting the third candle.
This candle represents newness.
Newness never ends.
It exists in every moment of every day.
Each breath we take is new.
Take a moment now to welcome newness.
Consider ways to invite new things and experiences so that they will be constructive tools for you.
Finally,
See all three candles on the yule log burning together as if they are paying tribute to you.
What you've accomplished,
What brings you joy,
And that which will be coming.
Candles burning bright to bring back warmth and light.
Lengthening days and light from the sun.
The change of seasons has begun.
