Candle Keeper

How do we nurture, support, and protect our inherent creative spirit? In this guided imagery, safeguard what's most sacred and unique in your soul. Learn to care for it delicately and profoundly. (Photo by George Becker)

Transcript

Come into whatever space you have available for this meditation, Standing, Seated, Or lying down. Eyes open or closed, And begin by filling your chest with breath deeply and exhaling it slowly. Inhaling, Exhaling. Inhaling, Exhaling. Inhaling, Exhaling. Deep and slow. In your mind's eye, Somewhere at the center of your being, Envision a flame, A candle or a fire that represents your creative and artistic spirit. Feed it with your breath. Let the light grow and the warmth fill you. Breathing. Should a breeze come from the side, In your mind's eye, Put up a hand or something similar to protect your creative flame. Shelter it. Breathe into it and out. A rain could pass by and you would cover your flame with your hand or something similar, Protecting it from being drenched or extinguished. Breathe in, Supporting that flame of your creative spirit. Breathe out, Protecting it and safeguarding it.