The Alchemist - Storytelling Meditation

We are all alchemists with hidden and dormant powers. We have forgotten the magic that resides within our hearts and spirits. This guided meditation connects you with a realm where flow and magic dance together. Relax and embrace the journey.

Transcript

The alchemists and sages believed that everything in this life is formed by magic.

Over time we have lost connection with the source we all feel and connect to but do not see.

We have forgotten what we are truly made of.

Take a moment to sit or lay down in a comfortable position.

Connect with your breath.

Do not try and change your breathing.

Observe the air as it enters and exits your body.

Observe the air as it enters and flows through your body.

When thoughts arise and you feel yourself drifting away,

Redirect your attention towards your breath.

Feel yourself relax.

Feel the tension in the muscles releasing.

Feel the skin of your scalp relaxing.

Relax your jaw.

Relax your tongue.

Relax your eyebrows.

Relax your forehead.

Allow your shoulders to drop down.

Release the tension from your forearms.

Allow your sit bones to sink into the earth,

Grounding you.

Let go of all the unnecessary heaviness you carry.

Let it go.

Let it go.

Let it go.

Now bring awareness to your breath.

As you take deep breaths,

The energy starts flowing down into your body from the head,

Down to your toes and back into the space around you.

Feel with every breath more and more energy cascading down through your head,

Your shoulders,

Down to your chest,

Down through the stomach,

Calming and soothing.

As you find yourself more and more relaxed,

Allow your breathing to become deeper and deeper until you feel at one with the rhythm of the universe.

Observe your chest rise and fall as you hear my voice softly in the background of your mind.

Close your eyes.

Close your eyes.

Imagine waking up in a room filled with candles.

Incense with the scent of the heavens slowly burning.

An enormous bed filled with white feathers.

A majestic wooden table carved with gods and mythological creatures on top of which lay eight mystical containers made out of brass.

In front of them a sign that says You may open all the eight containers,

But do not be greedy.

Select only one of the magical amulets that resides within.

You may only choose one of the amulets,

One talisman.

Choose wisely.

Choose wisely,

Wanderer of time.

An amulet,

Talisman,

Is an inscribed object.

A talisman amulet is an inscribed object thought to have magic powers to protect,

Heal and bring good luck to its user.

You may now open the containers.

Within the first container you see an amulet of a phoenix which represents the inner fire,

The strength to rise from the dust.

Within the second container an amulet of a serpent of a snake which represents the inner dormant powers that reside inside the human spirit.

Within the third container an amulet of a dove which represents peace and hope,

The ability to be peaceful in the darkest of moments and hope when obstacles seem impossible to overcome.

Within the fourth container an amulet of a leopard that represents the journey of solitude.

It is said to hold the courage of one thousand ancient warriors.

Within the fifth chest container an amulet of a praying mantis which represents the art of patience,

A virtue only the gods and sages can master.

Within the sixth container an amulet of a monkey which represents the inner child,

A heart of light,

Playfulness,

A reminder to not take life too seriously.

Within the seventh container an amulet of a butterfly which represents the power of transformation,

The art of letting go and trusting in the universal guidance which is always present.

Within the eighth container an amulet of a dragon which represents the heart of equilibrium,

The eternal dance between darkness and light,

Yin and yang,

The moon and the sun.

The time has come to choose one of the eight amulets.

One,

The phoenix representing the inner fire.

Two,

The serpent,

Wisdom and creativity.

Three,

The dove,

Peace and hope.

Four,

The leopard,

Solitude and the courage of a thousand warriors.

Five,

The praying mantis.

Five,

The art of patience.

Six,

The monkey,

The inner child.

Seven,

The butterfly,

Transformation,

The art of letting go.

Eight,

The dragon,

The heart of equilibrium.

The phoenix,

The serpent,

The leopard,

The dove,

The praying mantis,

The monkey,

The butterfly,

The dragon.

The phoenix,

The serpent,

The dove,

The leopard,

The praying mantis,

The monkey,

The butterfly,

The dragon.

Take a few moments to choose an amulet.

You can only choose one.

You can only choose one.

You can only choose one.

Once you have made your choice,

Place the talisman,

The amulet,

Around your neck and walk towards the enormous white feather bed.

Lay down and relax.

Allow your body to sink into the bed.

Breathe gently through your nostrils.

From your abdomen all the way up to your head,

Feel the air rising through your temple.

Subtle and calm breaths.

With each inhale,

Feel your body fill up with light.

With each exhale,

Feel your body fall deeper and deeper into the feather bed,

Into a state of complete relaxation.

Listen to the melody playing in the background.

Continue to take gentle and slow breaths through your nostrils.

From your abdomen all the way up to your head.

Let me remind you,

There is nowhere else to be but here,

Now.

Allow your body to become weightless.

Allow your body to become weightless.

Allow your body to become weightless.

Feel the amulet connect with your heart.

Allow the feeling to run through your entire being as it integrates into your heart.

Feel the amulet connect with your heart.

Feel the amulet connect with your heart.

Feel the amulet connect with your heart.

Feel the amulet connect with your heart.

Feel the amulet connect with your heart.

Feel the amulet connect with your heart.

Feel the amulet connect with your heart.

Bring your awareness back to your breath.

Continue to breathe at your own pace,

Allowing each breath to come and go as it may,

Like waves in the ocean.

Become a silent observer as the air flows effortlessly through your weightless body.

Notice your lungs slowly fill with air when you breathe in and deflate when you breathe out.

Without any conscious effort to change your breathing,

Notice how your chest is rising and falling in complete harmony.

As you inhale and exhale,

Prana flows through every cell of your body.

As you inhale and exhale,

Prana flows through every cell of your body.

As you inhale and exhale,

Prana flows through every cell of your body.

As you inhale and exhale,

Prana flows through every cell of your body.

As you inhale and exhale,

Prana flows through every cell of your body.

As you inhale and exhale,

Prana flows through every cell of your body.

As you inhale and exhale,

Prana flows through every cell of your body.

Bring awareness back to your body.

Remain with your eyes closed.

Slowly move the toes of your left foot.

Move both your feet.

Open your left hand as much as you can.

Feel each and every one of your fingers stretch.

Open your right hand as much as you can.

Feel each and every one of your fingers stretch.

Lengthen your spine.

Move your shoulders up and down.

Close both your hands and rotate your wrists.

Lift your hips from side to side.

In slow motion,

Move your neck up and down.

Remain with your eyes closed.

Place your hands together in the centre of your chest on the heart chakra,

Anahata.

Rub your hands together.

Rub them until they are warm.

Place your hands over your closed eyes.

Open your eyes to the darkness.

With your hands together in unity,

Place them on the heart chakra,

Anahata and gently bow your head.

Gratitude for joining.

May the talisman,

The amulet,

Protect you through your journey in life.

And when you find yourself lost,

Drifting through time and space,

Remember that from this moment on,

The magical amulet is forever with you.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Amulet of the Amitabha.

Reviews

What a powerful and beautiful journey. I am working on maintaining peace of heart, so I chose the dove. Thank you for the reminder that I can remain peaceful throughout the storms. 🙏🏼🕊️

This has been an incredible exploration of understanding my dragon and how it connects with equilibrium which is my big human value.. thank you for helping me connect that wisdom within myself. Grateful 🐉🙏🏼

Great story telling Ricardo; well spoken, thank you🙏💕✨Imaginative visual guidance with a harmonious background music.

I truly magical journey. Thank you

Thank you

Really grounding and relaxing…perfect before bed. Beautiful contribution Ricardo. 💎

Thank you! That was a really nice and helpful journey and I love how it’s embedded to take forward as a part of you now.

I’m grateful but confused, is there really 9 minutes of silence at the end? I waited for a blank & empty minute before turning off. Was there more and did I give up too soon? It was so lovely I wanted the extra minutes of the immersive story. Thank you for what I received.

What a delightful experience! Your calming voice and the music allowed me to be immersed in the story. My amulet came to my mind before you gave me the choices! Truly magical 😌. You are a wonderful storyteller Ricardo.

Wow! Enjoyed this journey with deep visuals of colours, and objects. This was amazing! Thank you 🙏 🙌

What a wonderful journey guided by such a peaceful presence. Beautiful!