Explore Imagination

Please enjoy a simple exploration of imagination. So often, we spend our days focused on tasks and to-do's. We may even find ourselves working very hard without a vision of our destination. Practicing with your imagination is a wonderful way to remember the charm of intentional vision. As children, we played in our mindscapes and found learning, wisdom, freedom, and relief there. As adults, we can do the same. We have only to close our eyes and choose to see the beauty awaiting us.

Please settle in for this one. A resting position is ideal. And, should you find your vision challenging you, simply open your eyes, see the space around you and note the colors as you breathe. Imagination is practice, and our skill with it grows as we allow our imagination to develop.

Thank you for being you!

Transcript

And so this will be our breathing practice for just a bit.

Every breath in,

Resting on our back,

Acknowledging the earth beneath us and the way it gives way.

Every breath out,

Imagining the earth beneath us and the way it holds us more dearly.

And as we imagine that relationship between the body and the earth,

We might notice that the breath moves a little more deeply,

A little more intentionally,

So that we can play a little more sincerely with the earth beneath us.

And as we make these intentional breaths,

We might also notice in our imagination the sky gazing back on us as we,

In this body,

Play with the earth with every breath.

See what that's like.

A couple more breaths.

There's no right or wrong.

It's just you,

Your body,

And the earth,

And the sky,

And the breath.

All of this at play.

And so now,

My dears,

Release any control of the breath,

But stay quite aware of your body's position,

Supported by beautiful earth below and beautiful sky above.

And now we're going to intentionally imagine.

And we're going to intentionally imagine a beautiful place that we create.

And there's no right or wrong.

It can be anywhere.

And it's a place that feels so beautiful to you.

And you can even think of it as a gift that the earth has given you,

Or that you give to the earth,

A little bit of a co-creation.

It may exist.

You may have seen it before.

You may have never seen it before.

It may have elements of nature as you've known nature.

It may have elements of a nature that you've never experienced in your waking reality.

And as you see this beautiful space,

Start to discover it.

Start to have a look around and see what's there for you.

This beautiful space,

Perfect for you.

Has all of the inviting features that you'd like it to have.

Perfect temperature.

Perfect textures.

Perfect colors.

Perfect amount of light.

And you may notice there are creatures for some of you and for some of you there aren't.

It's perfect for you.

As you navigate through this beautiful,

Perfect place,

Have a look around for what in this beautiful place is on offer specifically for you.

In this beautiful place,

There is an abundant source of healing.

So you can identify that as you look around.

Stay present to this beautiful place.

And when you discover that source of healing,

Identify it.

Oh,

This is a place of healing for me.

I'll remember this place.

And as you look around this beautiful place,

So perfect for you,

Where everything is provided in perfect abundance for you,

You may also discover that there is a great source of wisdom here.

So have a look around and notice what in your perfect place offers a source of wisdom.

And when you discover it,

Identify it.

Oh,

This is a source of wisdom for me.

I know this source and I'll remember it.

And as you continue to explore your beautiful,

Perfect place for a bit longer,

Where everything is provided in perfect abundance for you,

Discover that there is also a perfect source of love,

Infinite.

And it's just right over there.

Move toward it,

Discover it.

And when you do,

Once again,

Identify it.

This is a source of love.

I'll remember it.

Know that it's here,

Always present for me.

So find now a nice space to rest in this beautiful place,

A resting place just perfect for you.

And see what it's like to rest here in this beautiful place.

So perfectly full of healing and love and wisdom.

So perfectly safe for you.

So wonderful for you.

And now please,

Beginning to emerge from this beautiful place,

Knowing always where it is for you.

Just like you have a map,

You know exactly how to find it.

So as you emerge,

You can actually trace your steps,

If you like,

Back to this place.

Coming back to this place where you rest on the ground,

In your home,

In your body.