Hey friend,
Welcome to this enchanted journey meditation designed to help you find or remember the holiday magic within.
Let's get started,
Shall we?
Find a comfortable spot to relax and settle in.
Take a deep breath in,
And as you exhale,
Begin to release any tension you might be carrying in your body.
Let your shoulders begin to soften,
Maybe roll your head around a little.
And let's take another nice deep breath in,
And let the tension and any anxiety or stress go on the exhale.
One last time,
Nice big inhale,
Long slow exhale,
And begin to feel your body sink into a state of calm presence.
I invite you to picture yourself walking late afternoon on a snowy trail that leads into an enchanted winter forest.
Sparkling snowflakes dance on the way down as you breathe deep the crisp pine-kissed air.
Up ahead,
Glowing holiday lights beckon you toward a cozy cottage nestled among the evergreens.
You begin to approach the cottage door,
Which opens up to reveal a home decked in holiday splendor.
As you look around,
You see garlands of pine and ribbon adorning the stairway railing and mantle.
Candles of all shapes and sizes are lit,
Casting a warm,
Inviting golden light throughout the room.
As you enter the cottage,
The smell of gingerbread and cinnamon apple cider fills you with a feeling of comfort,
Safety,
And peace.
Make your way now to the sitting room,
Aglow in the dancing light of a crackling fire.
There you see a plush,
Oversized armchair waiting for you in front of the fire.
Take a seat and snuggle up onto the soft,
Red and black plaid blanket put there especially for you,
Meant to wrap you in warmth and softness.
As you look to your right,
You see a mug of steaming cider on the side table.
Take the mug and wrap your hands around it to capture its heat and sweet smell.
As you take a sip,
Feel its warmth spreading through your core.
As you begin to relax more deeply,
Allow yourself to settle into this holiday haven,
This place of belonging.
Feel any stress or sadness from the outside world begin to dissolve as you fully inhabit this present moment.
Feel contentment beginning to wash over you.
Safely encircled in this sacred retreat,
I'll give you a few minutes now to call forth your highest intentions for the season ahead.
These intentions could be things along the lines of cherishing connection,
Experiencing childlike wonder,
Giving and receiving affection freely,
Or moving through the holidays wrapped in the spirit of generosity,
Gratitude,
And unconditional self-love.
Now it's your turn.
I invite you to carry these intentions close to your heart.
Let them guide your thoughts,
Your words,
And your actions,
And let their radiance burn brightly within you long after you return from this seasonal sanctuary.
When you feel ready,
Rise from the chair,
Folding the blanket and gently placing it on the seat.
As you walk toward the door to make your way back out into the sparkling forest,
Turn and take in one last look at your cottage,
Remembering to hold this view in your mind's eye and also remembering that you can recall it at any time you'd like.
As you close the door behind you and make your way back to the snow-covered trail,
The trees whisper goodbye as fading lights from the cottage see you on your way.
As we come back to the here and now,
I encourage you to continue carrying this feeling of connection with the holiday spirit and allow it to make itself at home inside you.
As you slowly open your eyes,
I offer my holiday wish to hold onto the magic awakened here,
No matter what the season.
Welcome back,
My friend,
And happy holidays.
