Welcome to a warming,
Cosy meditation of soft delights,
Warmth and of pumpkin spice,
Savouring the sights,
Sounds,
Smells and tastes of autumn.
Find your restful place.
Seated or laying down,
Wrapped in your favourite layers with as much support from cushions and blankets as you may need.
Let your breaths be slow and easeful,
With every release of breath allowing yourself to let go of anything you may be holding onto,
Allowing yourself to settle into ease and rest.
Within our mind's eye we will imagine ourselves in a little cafe nestled in the heart of a charming autumn village.
The air is filled with the sweet aroma of pumpkin spice,
Cinnamon and freshly brewed coffee.
And outside the leaves are painted in hues of gold,
Orange and crimson,
Falling gently to the ground.
As soon as you stepped into this cafe you felt wrapped in the comforting ambience of the season,
And you are taking your time to appreciate the cosy surroundings,
The soft lighting,
The warm colours,
The gentle glow of candles in lanterns,
And the gentle hum of chatter around you.
You feel comfort,
Serenity in this space.
A waitress approaches you warmly,
She brings a blanket that you may rest upon your knees.
She tells you of the menu of autumn delights,
Pies,
Warm soups,
And of course warm pumpkin spice lattes infused with cinnamon,
Clove and nutmeg.
And this is your favourite,
So you order the pumpkin spice.
And soon enough you are holding it in your hands,
Feeling the warmth radiating through your palms.
You take a sip of this warming drink,
And the flavours dance upon your taste buds,
And you savour the moment and the simple joys of autumn.
With each easeful breath and every sip of drink,
You feel the worries of the day melt away,
Leaving you feeling peaceful.
You embrace this quiet time as if a moment of autumn retreat.
You are thankful for the simple pleasures of life that are enjoying each season in turn.
And here in autumn,
The warm drinks,
The cosy jumpers,
The changing season,
The glorious colours all bring you pause to take a moment to smile.
And when the time comes to leave this place of calm,
You journey through the door and into crisp air.
You see the dancing leaves close up now,
And you smell the scent of wood smoke and bonfires in the air.
You wrap your scarf and coat a little closer around you,
Feeling warmth from within and all around you as you journey onwards into your autumnal day.
And as we draw to the end of this gentle adventure today,
Know that whether in meditation or out in the world,
You may always seek comfort and gratitude in the simple joys of life and the natural world and the beauty of the seasons.
Thank you so much for joining me today,
And I look forward to journeying with you again soon.
Goodbye for now.
