Embolk is one of the Celtic feasts that marks the first spring.
It marks the halfway point of the winter solstice and the vernal equinox.
This time is also associated with the goddess Brigid or Breed,
Who is associated with poetry,
Healing,
Protection,
Blacksmithing,
Fertility,
And domesticated animals,
As was her Christian counterpart,
Saint Brigid,
The Mother Saint of Ireland.
This is the time when the seeds start to sprout,
The germination process is ripe.
So if you have any seeds,
You can take them and hold them in your hand during this meditation,
But it certainly isn't necessary.
So just what is necessary is a really comfortable seat and a willingness to allow yourself a few moments of time for yourself and this simple meditation.
So get super relaxed,
However that is,
But having a beautiful seat that's comfortable and clothes that are comfortable to sit in certainly helps.
So as you breathe in the air,
Just envision all the trees in the world and all the beautiful oxygen they give off to us.
Bringing that nourishing healing air into ourselves,
Coming into our lungs where the oxygen goes to every part of our body,
Bringing that life healing energy to every cell inside,
And allowing the exhale to release any tensions,
Any toxins,
Any thoughts that don't serve you right now.
As you breathe in,
Taking in this beautiful green energy of light,
Allowing the healing energy to come into your body,
Feeling any places of tightness,
Discomfort or pain,
Any residues of uncomfortability after this long winter,
And allow the out-breath to just release anything that doesn't serve you at this time.
As you sit there on your cushion,
Breathing in and out at your own pace,
Feel a little tingle,
This space between the eyebrows.
See it,
Feel it,
Maybe smell it.
This sensation,
What color is it?
Maybe it's as yellow and sunny as the sun itself,
Infused the blue of the sky.
Allow it to come into you.
And as you bring that energy into your body,
Allow it to transform into a beautiful wave of gold and green light in the middle of your heart,
And all the way down to your hands.
And imagine that you're holding some seeds,
The seeds that you'd like to plant for this year.
These that are just starting to germinate because the sun is coming back and warming the earth.
Maybe it's seeds of love.
Maybe it's peace,
Compassion,
Understanding.
Maybe it's just patience,
Especially patience with yourself.
Allow yourself to just think what qualities you would like in your life.
What would you like to bring forth?
And as these seeds turn in their golden green energy,
You envision yourself planting them in the earth and standing back as they grow coming up through the earth in so many forms.
Some are flowers,
Some are grasses,
Some are herbs,
And they all represent different things.
Love,
Healing,
Compassion,
Peace,
Abundance,
So many things.
These little seeds are going to sprout and become the field of your dreams,
Becoming your reality.
So be patient and allow yourself to feel the abundance and how there's a perfect blueprint in every seed of how to grow and just the right amount of food until it can reach above the earth and begin to take in the energy of the sun.
So hold your seeds and ask for protection,
Guidance,
Love.
And hold them in your heart.
And feel them,
All these little seeds that are just starting to germinate in your life.
And when you're ready,
Slowly feel your fingers,
Feel your toes,
The air on your skin.
And slowly,
When you're ready,
Open your eyes slowly,
Reminding yourself.
Love compassion for yourself and that it's so good that you came here for yourself today.
Thank you for sharing in bulk with me.
I hope you have a beautiful day.
Carry those seeds with you lovingly.
Namaste.
