Settle into a position where you feel comfortable and alert.
This could be a seated position,
Perhaps your legs are crossed and your back is erect,
Or maybe you're propped against a wall or cushion,
Maybe you're even lying down.
Choose whatever shape works for you today.
This is your time and you do not have to meet anyone's expectations.
As you settle in,
Close your eyes or soften your gaze,
Starting to take this journey inward.
Imagine a pillar of white light descending from the heavens,
Shining on you and bringing a complete sense of peace and relaxation to your physical,
Emotional and mental self.
As the light hits your head,
Release any tension you're holding between your eyebrows.
As the light moves down,
Begin to unclench your jaw and relax your neck.
Take a deep breath in and on the exhale let the shoulders sink away from the ears as you imagine the light traveling to your shoulders,
Through your arms,
Your hands and out the fingertips.
As the light moves into your chest and back,
Feel the tension releasing.
Allow your stomach to settle.
Imagine the light spreading into your hips,
Thighs,
Calves,
Your ankles,
All the way to your feet,
Removing all tension along the way.
Take a moment to enjoy this feeling of peace and stillness.
Imagine you're on your own private beach,
Lying on a lounge chair by the seashore.
It's an absolutely stunning morning and you've got the whole day ahead of you to rest,
Relax and just be.
The temperature is perfect,
The cloud cover is just right,
And there's a light breeze now and then and all is right with your world.
As you look at the sand between you and the water,
What do you notice?
Is it smooth and unmarked?
Are there shells and bits of seaweed?
As you lift your gaze out towards the ocean,
You notice the waves there are gentle.
You watch the water come towards you,
Recede and then come back again.
You allow your breath to start synchronizing with the motion of the ocean waves,
Inhaling as the water comes in and exhaling as it flows out.
As you enjoy this peaceful beach,
Start to settle in deeper,
Becoming one with the scene.
This is the STEP 2.
Release this visualization,
But hold on to the peacefulness and stillness you have cultivated through this practice.
These practices help us quiet the mind which makes it easier to tap into our deepest selves.
Let's go deeper by considering a question that is inspired by the astrological sign of Capricorn.
Capricorn asks us to reach into our deepest selves to find a dream to work on.
This sign indicates ambition,
Drive,
Determination,
Willpower,
And precision.
All qualities that should be used with integrity.
And all qualities that can be used to manifest our dreams.
Capricorn also asks us to observe what we have already done and draw confidence from our accomplishments.
Wisdom grown over time and through experience is the gift of Capricorn.
Consider a dream that you have and turn your focus inward and ask yourself how can I progress towards my dream.
You want to sit with this question without trying to analyze or think and allow any answers to come up from deep within.
How can I progress towards my dream?
After you practice bypassing the thoughts and listening to your deeper wisdom,
You may notice you don't always hear words.
You may have gotten images,
Impressions,
Memories,
Anything that came up could have meaning.
Take a few breaths to process what came up for you and consider if you want to act on anything that you learned.
Listen to the following affirmation and whether you feel that it's true or not,
Repeat it to yourself and let it resonate deep within.
I have the courage to begin and the courage to succeed.
I have the courage to begin and the courage to succeed.
As we reach the end of today's practice,
Bring the palms together at heart center,
Slightly bowing your head.
Take a moment to reflect on your experience.
Did you connect with your inner wisdom?
Did you practice listening and being open?
Allow this experience and any insights you've gained to stay with you as you bring your awareness back to your physical surroundings.
Take your time and when you're ready,
Open your eyes and allow your body any movement that it needs.
