Danny BoyGR Begin by finding a comfortable place to sit or lie down.
With your eyes closed or with a softened gaze,
Begin to focus on your breath.
Release any lingering thoughts and fears.
Focusing on the in-breath and out-breath,
The mind and body become still and relaxed.
When you are fully present,
Imagine you are walking along a path through a meadow.
The sun is shining down on you and you can feel the cool,
Crisp breeze blowing on your face.
Notice the tall grasses waving a warm welcome to you.
As you look ahead,
You see an enticing lush forest.
Your pace quickens as the tree kingdom beckons you to be embraced by its presence.
Approaching the tree line,
You begin to hear the wind rustling the leaves.
This is sound like water rushing down a mountain stream.
Occasionally you are startled by a leaf falling off of a tree as it lands in your hair.
You continue strolling through this serene woodland.
Pause and breathe deeply.
Smell the damp brown leaves and woody scent of autumn,
Reminding you of days gone by when you'd rake a pile of leaves and jump into them.
This brings a smile to your face.
Continuing along the path in the forest,
You are aware that the birds are your constant companions.
Even though you rarely can see them,
You listen to their chattering to one another as they prepare for the winter cold.
Your attention is brought to a distinctive goose call and the responding calls from the rest of the flock.
Their calls can be heard for quite a distance.
One flock passes above you and you watch as they stay in their V formation.
They are so high they look like flying ants.
The bees seem to take no heed of your presence.
Their soft buzzing sound is heard periodically throughout your journey.
You have a deep respect for their presence even though you may not enjoy their company much.
You observe how they are working at gathering nectar in winter preparation.
You are amazed at how diligently they work,
Going from flower to flower all day long.
You realize you are approaching your favorite spot of the forest,
The enchanted forest.
You hasten your pace.
Reaching the tall pines you automatically breathe deeply,
This time to smell the minty fresh fragrance of the pine.
The dry needles crunch as you search for the perfect place to rest.
Finding the perfect spot deep within the walls of the pine where a glimmer of sunlight is shining through from above,
You nestle yourself comfortably at the base of a tree.
As you tilt your face upward to catch the warm rays of the sun,
You close your eyes,
Absorbing the sweet sounds and aromas.
The first sound you are aware of is the whispering of the wind through the pine.
It is like a gentle lullaby soothing to the soul.
The occasional rustling of a chipmunk or squirrel snaps your attention back but only briefly.
The tall trees surround you like protective guards and you feel safe and removed from the world of turmoil,
Connecting to the peace and harmony within with unabandoned freedom.
Linger here as long as necessary,
Embracing the harmony of nature.
The you you you you you you and move into your day with a smile.
Namaste.
You
