Hello everybody and welcome to today's meditation,
A five minute shamanic journey.
Begin by finding a comfortable position,
Either seated or laying down.
Gently begin to close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose and slowly exhale through your mouth.
Allow your body to soften and relax with each breath,
Sinking into the earth beneath you.
Now bring your awareness to your heartbeat.
Feel its steady rhythm grounding you.
With each beat,
Imagine yourself connecting more deeply to the earth,
As if its roots are growing down from your body into the soil below,
Anchoring you to the wisdom and support of the earth.
As you continue to breathe and feel your connection to the earth,
Visualize yourself standing at the edge of an old oak forest.
The air is fresh and the energy around you feels ancient,
Alive with the spirits of nature.
You are safe and guided here.
Before you,
A doorway emerges in an old oak tree.
Begin walking towards this doorway,
Feeling the soft earth beneath your feet.
Notice the sounds of the forest,
The rustling of the leaves,
The songs of the birds,
The whispers of the winds.
With each step,
You go closer towards this door.
Begin to open it and enter into the other world.
As you go down the spiraling staircase,
You begin to journey deeper and deeper into a sacred space.
All of a sudden,
Before you,
You notice a clearing,
Bathed in soft golden light.
In the center of the clearing is a fire,
Its flames dancing gently.
This fire represents the spirit of transformation and healing.
As you approach the fire,
Feel its warmth on your skin,
And notice how it fills you with a sense of peace and renewal.
Take a moment to sit down by the fire.
As you gaze into the flames,
Ask for any guidance from your spirit allies,
Ancestors or power animals.
Trust that they are present,
Even if you cannot see them.
Open your heart and mind to receive any insights,
Wisdom or healing they may offer.
Now take a deep breath in.
And on the exhale,
Imagine any worries,
Fears or burdens you've been carrying being released into the flames.
Watch them dissolve in the fire,
Transforming into light and energy.
Feel yourself become lighter,
More at ease as you let go of what no longer serves you.
With a sense of gratitude,
Thank the fire and the spirits for their guidance and healing.
Slowly rise and begin to walk back along a forest path towards old stairs.
As you begin to climb the stairs,
You exit the old oak door and find yourself in a beautiful ancient oak forest clearing.
As you return to the edge of the forest,
Begin to bring your awareness back to your body.
Feel the surface beneath you.
Begin to wiggle your fingers and your toes,
And start to take some deep and grounding breaths.
Breathing in through the nose,
And out through the mouth.
In through the nose,
Out through the mouth.
In through the nose,
Out through the mouth.
Still feeling the warmth of the fire within your body,
Within your heart.
And when you're ready,
You can gently begin to open your eyes,
Bringing with you the wisdom and healing from your journey.
Thank you for taking part on this journey today,
And may you bring this beautiful warmth glow into your day.
May you have a peaceful and blessed day.
