Hello,
Welcome.
Thank you for joining me for the Summer Solstice Meditation.
Summer is flavored by the element of fire.
It calls us to have fun and tap into our creative things that inspire us.
The energy of summer invites you to wake up and to grow,
Come alive.
There's something to be said about understanding and preparing for the different energies as you transition from one season into the next.
Perhaps you'll notice a shift in your routines.
Think about what you love to do and how you love to shine.
As you find yourself a seated,
Comfortable position,
If possible maybe doing this practice outside in nature,
Settle into your body by connecting to your breath.
Take a deep breath in through your nose and then exhale long,
Soft,
And slow through your nose.
Take another breath in,
Breathing in slowly,
Watching the air as it comes in through your nose,
And then exhaling,
Soft and slow with control through your nose.
Continue to connect to your breath,
Breathing in and breathing out.
And notice how the body and the mind start to soften and relax just by connecting with that breath.
Drop your gaze or close your eyes and begin to visualize yourself in nature on a beautiful summer's day.
Perhaps you are sitting in the park or taking a walk,
Maybe barefoot on the beach,
Having a picnic in a field,
Sitting by a riverbank,
Or napping under the shade of a big oak tree.
Find your happy summer place.
Visualize yourself there and allow the warmth of the sun to radiate onto your face.
Maybe you can feel a warm breeze brush across your face.
You can hear the sound of water as it flows,
Rushing from a river or stream close by.
Perhaps you can hear the birds singing.
And then,
What can you smell?
Can you smell the lavender or the mint growing from your garden?
Just begin to visualize what this beautiful,
Warm summer's day.
Settle into this visualization of your perfect summer day.
Imagine the sun illuminating your heart and opening your mind to new and exciting possibilities for what lies ahead this summer.
What do you dream of doing?
Where do you dream of going?
What do you want to create?
Or what are you looking to transform this summer?
If you could do anything,
Anything at all in the world,
What would you do?
Summer calls us to be motivated,
Eager to socialize,
Make deeper connections with people and with the earth.
Summer calls us to step outside more,
Embrace the warmth of the sun,
And embrace the warmth of our passions that are fired up inside of us.
Connect back to your breath,
Take a deep breath in through your nose,
The deepest breath you've taken yet.
And this time,
Open your mouth and let it all pour out with a big sigh.
Maybe a smile comes across your face as you think about your perfect,
Warm summer day.
Thank you for taking the time to be here with me today.
I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your summer.
