Every day we determine our path by what we think and do.
We can dramatically influence our reality when we learn to come into alignment with ourselves,
Activating our internal voice,
Our inner power,
And our ability to discern our highest aspirations,
All the while increasing our happiness quotient.
In this guided meditation,
You will balance your energy centers and open gateways that will encourage you to experience a higher quality of life.
When you practice meditation daily,
You open pathways not only in your mind,
But also in your life,
That create a positive default setting for wellness and happiness.
So,
Allow yourself to relax,
Sitting,
Lying,
Or resting comfortably in any position that feels right for you.
You may find that you will benefit most when your spine is in an upright position,
And your arms and legs are uncrossed,
Keeping all of your energy channels open and flowing freely.
Allow your eyes to close,
And any time you feel you need to make adjustments to your posture,
Go ahead and do so,
As that will simply take you deeper into the process of balancing your body,
Mind,
And spirit.
As you rest comfortably,
Let your shoulders drop down away from your ears.
Give yourself permission to be here,
In this moment,
Taking this time just for you,
Giving yourself the gift of silence in order to gain strength.
Without changing it,
Become aware of your breath.
Just allow your breath to be easy and natural,
Whatever that is for you.
As you focus on the breath coming into your body,
And leaving your body,
You may begin to notice that the more aware you become of the breath,
The easier it is to let go and relax.
As you breathe in and out,
In and out,
In and out,
Bring your awareness into your feet,
And notice any sensations that you may experience in and around your feet.
Allow your feet to relax,
And begin to feel very heavy,
As if they are sinking down,
Down,
Down,
Feeling that sensation travel your legs,
And noticing now that they are becoming very comfortable and sinking deeper into relaxation.
Allow your hips to relax,
And feel calm,
Very calm.
Feel your stomach area relax,
Your back relax,
And as your whole lower body begins to really enjoy the feeling of being comfortable,
Supported,
And relaxed,
Sinking deeper,
And deeper,
And deeper.
Feel your arms become very still,
Realizing that your shoulders and your chest are relaxing,
Your neck is relaxing,
Feeling the whole body very peaceful and satisfyingly relaxed.
Even your face goes slack,
Your jaw relaxes,
And your tongue relaxes,
And your eyes relax,
And now you can let it all go,
And even your scalp relaxes,
Your whole body feeling very calm,
Natural,
Peaceful,
Relaxed.
Bringing your attention back to the breath that is still naturally moving in and out,
In and out,
In and out,
And give your breath a color,
Any color you choose.
Imagine that you are able to inhale and exhale this colorful breath easily and naturally,
And as you breathe the breath out,
It begins to form a bubble around you,
Sparkling and extending all the way around your whole body,
Creating a cocoon around you,
A barrier through which only love can pass to you,
And only love can pass from you.
Breathing in and out this colorful breath until you feel completely surrounded and protected.
Now imagine that you are in a beautiful and luscious garden,
There are only crisp sounds of nature around you,
You may see wildlife moving about this serene garden,
You notice the landscape here,
You feel the temperature on your skin,
You notice the vastness of the sky and the texture of the earth beneath your feet,
Looking out to the far distant horizon,
And you feel very peaceful and content,
Like you've been here before,
To your own sacred garden.
It's here that you notice a beautiful rose bush,
And you walk over to it,
Where one beautiful red rose appeals to you,
And you lean in to smell its beauty,
Breathing its beauty right into your very being,
Noticing that it is amplifying and empowering you with each breath.
Red rose whispers to you,
You are safe,
Perfect,
Whole,
And complete right now.
There is an old and majestic maple tree in your garden,
Full of fall splendor,
A magnificent orange.
As you stroll over to the powerful tree,
And reach down to pick up a perfectly formed maple leaf,
You can hear the rustle of the leaves,
And feel the crisp fall air upon your skin.
You release the leaf,
And watch it wisp and wave its way back to the earth,
And this strong tree offers you assurance.
With every change comes a new season of growth and opportunities.
A bright yellow bunch of mums catches your eye,
Such a beautiful flower,
Calling to you to come and bathe in their beauty.
As their blooms reach towards the sun,
Seeking the light,
You kneel down and sense the power and wisdom that this plant offers you.
As if you speak the language of flowers,
You understand its message.
You are a powerful being of light.
A grand cedar hedge comes into view,
And you make your way to it.
Leaning in,
You feel the green cedar scent permeate your entire body,
And you stay here for a few moments.
This is familiar,
And it feels good for your heart and your soul,
As though you are accepted,
And you can hear the cedar say to you,
It's easy to give and receive love.
You can now hear the sound of a babbling brook.
A small creek runs through your garden,
And offers hydration and nourishment to the life around it.
There is a stone at the edge,
Perfect for you to rest upon,
As you peer over the edge and see your reflection in the beautiful clear blue water.
It's as if the babbling soft current carries a message to you.
Speak your truth easily,
And make your purpose known.
Flitting about,
A magnificent purple butterfly graces your shoulder,
As if in perfect harmony with all of nature.
As it gently flutters its wings,
You notice the stunning colors,
Purples,
Indigos,
Whites,
And with each pass of its wings,
The butterfly says,
When you look at life from a higher perspective,
You see the truth in all there is.
You realize that this day,
These gifts are perfectly timed,
And you know that without a doubt,
They are meant just for you.
You look up towards the sky,
Toward the universe,
To give thanks for this wonderful awareness,
But you can't help but feel so connected to the clouds,
Those fluffy,
White clouds hanging perfectly in the sky,
Moving lazily with the breeze,
Sighing.
When you are open to receive divine guidance,
You are open to the truth.
In this moment,
You are truly blessed and unique,
Perfectly peaceful and content,
Warm,
Loved,
Safe and connected,
Powerful,
And anchored in the truth of your being,
Filled with the wisdom of your existence,
Serene and relaxed.
Allow yourself to revel in the wonder of your inner world,
And realize that it is possible,
If not probable,
That peace of mind and the ease of life that brings you health,
Energy,
Happiness,
And contentment are always a mere breath away.
Discover as you listen to this inner contentment how easy it is to connect,
And trust your consciousness,
Knowing that all the answers and wisdom you seek lie within,
And as you access those gateways,
Balance is yours.
Now,
You may notice,
As you take leave of your sacred garden,
That your automatic,
Natural,
And rhythmic breath is even,
And slow,
And deep,
And relaxed.
Know that you can come back here to this garden anytime you wish.
Your awareness now moves back into your body,
Allowing that relaxation to lift from your face,
Your neck,
Shoulders,
And arms,
Feeling light through the torso,
The hips,
Back,
Legs,
And feet.
That blanket of relaxation now replaced with a cloak of airiness,
Balanced and refreshed.
And here,
In this moment,
You may begin to wiggle your fingers,
And your toes,
Stretch,
And yawn.
And as you are ready,
Open your eyes,
Feeling balanced,
Buoyant,
And beautiful,
To enjoy,
I mean really enjoy,
The rest of your day.
