This meditation is here to welcome the new season and celebrate the spring equinox.
The astrological new year is a sacred time to reflect and reconnect.
Often we spend this time of year cleansing ourselves by cleaning and clearing out things that no longer serve us.
The spring equinox is a chance,
If you'd like to,
To pause and think of what you may need to help you blossom and bloom and reawaken your spirit,
Body and mind for the season ahead.
Find a place you feel comfortable,
Whether seated or lying down,
And grab a blanket if you'd like to.
And when you're ready,
Gently close your eyes.
Begin by focusing your attention to your breath.
Notice the sensation of breathing.
Feeling your stomach rise as you breathe in,
And lower as you breathe out.
The rise and fall.
The rise and fall.
Take a breath in through the nose,
And let out a peaceful sigh.
Keep breathing at a rhythm that feels good for you,
Trying to fill your stomach with each inhale,
And exhaling out slowly and gently.
With each exhale,
Letting go of anything that may have bothered you during the winter months.
Expelling any tension or worries.
Take a moment to think of anything that may have caused moments of worry or anguish over the winter months.
And exhale,
Letting go.
Letting go of any negative thoughts or experiences you may have had recently or in the last few days.
Know that this time is for you.
To reawaken and reconnect.
Ready for the season ahead.
Next,
Lay if you'd like to,
Both hands across your heart space.
Noticing here,
For a moment,
The beautiful connection between your body and mind.
Your breath and soul.
Now,
I invite you to visualise a small seed that is tucked away underground.
The seed has been hibernating,
Safe in the darkness,
But is showing signs of movement and rebirth.
The seed begins to thread tiny white roots in the ground below,
Weaving and meandering together,
Creating a strong foundation to grow from.
The tip of the seed starts to form a new shoot that makes its way towards the surface.
Growing up and up towards the ground.
The seedlings shoot approaches the soil bed with purpose,
Confidence.
A new beginning.
The strong shoot breaks through to the surface above.
There is a feeling of freedom.
A fresh start.
The new green shoot grows firmer,
Rising up through the grass that surrounds it.
Luscious leaves begin to grow from its stem.
Next,
Visualise a type of spring flower that you connect with,
Perhaps a crocus,
Primrose,
Daffodil or tulip.
See the flower now.
The flower changes from bud to bloom.
The petals open,
Welcoming the warmth of the sun.
Boldly unique,
The flower has awoken itself from the earth and gracefully made its way to the surface and now presents vibrant colours and a soft fragrance.
You smile to yourself as you have witnessed nature's rebirth,
The flower's awakening from its winter slumber.
The flower nourishes itself from the nutrients in the soil below,
Grounded and strong.
These leaves and petals absorb the spring sunlight's light,
Energy and warmth.
Welcoming a fresh start,
A new beginning and rooted in joy,
You know too that there are new opportunities before you,
A bright season ahead.
Stay here for a while,
Surrounded in unity amongst other spring flowers,
Breathing in courage and confidence.
And when you are ready,
Open your eyes.
