Hello and welcome.
As the days grow shorter and the nights deepen,
Nature invites us inward.
Today we honor this inner season,
The time for reflection and rest and quiet transformation.
Find a comfortable position,
Sitting or lying down.
Close your eyes and allow your body to settle in and feel that support beneath you.
You are grounding right now into the earth.
And take a deep breath in.
Slowly exhale,
Releasing the busyness of the day.
Again,
Inhale and let go.
And with each breath,
Allow yourself to arrive fully in this moment,
Ready to honor the natural cycle within you.
Bring your attention to your body.
Notice the points of contact,
The weight of your body against the chair,
The floor,
The bed,
The cushion,
Wherever you are right now.
Feel your shoulders soften.
Feel your hands resting easily.
Feel your body relaxing.
Imagine roots that are extending from your feet and the base of your spine,
Sinking deeply into the earth.
And with each exhale,
Feel yourself supported,
Held,
Nurtured by the earth.
You are safe.
You are grounded.
You are ready to journey inward.
And now,
Imagine yourself stepping into a quiet,
Sacred space at twilight.
The sky above glows with soft purples,
Deep blues,
And the last warm hues of the setting sun.
A gentle breeze stirs the air,
Carrying the scent of fallen leaves and distant smoke from a hearth.
In front of you,
A candle burns,
Its flame flickering softly.
Let its warm glow illuminate your inner world.
This light represents awareness,
Wisdom,
And the gentle guidance of your soul.
As you watch the flame,
Notice any thoughts,
Any emotions,
Or energies that arise.
Simply observe them without judgment,
As the flame holds space for everything.
Take this time to honor what has passed,
What has ripened,
And what is ready to rest.
Reflect on your experiences,
Your joy,
Challenges,
Lessons,
Just as nature led you.
Its leaves fall in preparation for winter.
This moment,
Gently invite any parts of yourself that you are ready to release into the quiet.
Just as the trees release their leaves,
With each exhale,
Feel the letting go of what no longer serves your growth.
With each inhale,
Feel the deepening of your inner stillness and wisdom.
Visualize your inner world as a sacred hearth,
Warm,
Protected,
And ready for the quiet months ahead.
You are harvesting the lessons,
The memories,
The growth of the past season,
And storing them like embers to nourish your soul through the darker months.
Take a final deep breath in,
And exhale slowly,
Anchoring the sense of inner readiness,
Peace,
And reflection.
Carry this awareness of your inner season with you as you move through your days,
Honoring the natural rhythm of rest and renewal.
When you feel ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to the room,
And softly open your eyes if they are closed.
You are grounded,
You are centered,
And you are prepared to embrace the inward journey of this season.
Be well,
And so it is.
