Begin by finding a comfortable space where you can relax for the duration of this meditation.
Close your eyes gently and take a few deep breaths,
Allowing your body and mind to arrive
here.
Place your hands on your heart and just be here for a moment.
As you settle in,
Feel the earth's support beneath you and the space around you embracing
you with its tranquility.
Now turn your gaze inwards and imagine a flame glowing at the center of your being
in your solar plexus.
This flame represents your vitality,
Your passion,
That which moves you,
Your life force.
Breathing in and out.
What does your fire look like?
Is it small and consistent?
Is it a wildfire burning within you?
Or are they glowing embers?
Hold curiosity here and ask yourself,
What is it that I need to tend to my fire today?
Breathing in and out.
In this the sacred ancestral fire is burning,
A timeless flame passed down through the generations,
Connecting you to your lineages and the wisdom of those who came before you.
Whether you know your relatives,
Your lineages or not,
Their deep wisdom,
Strengths and blessings
run through you.
Sit with this flame,
This fire and observe it.
Breathing in and out.
Feel the rhythm of the drum connecting to your heartbeat and the heartbeat of this fire.
With each inhale perceive the flames growing brighter and brighter,
The warm light radiating
throughout your body,
Nourishing you.
With each exhale release any tension or heaviness that you may perceive within your energy field.
As you continue to focus on the flames and the drumbeat,
Become aware of any thoughts,
Sensations or emotions that may arise.
Any limitations that you may have tapped into,
Preventing you from living your fullest.
Acknowledge them without judgement,
Merely hold curiosity at what arises.
Allowing them to pass like clouds in the sky as you return your focus to your inner
and ancestral flame and the heartbeat of the drum.
Just as tending to a physical fire requires attention and care,
You are invited to tend
to your inner fire and nurture it with positive thoughts,
Intentions and compassion.
Know that within that source of your strength and vitality,
The ancestral wisdom resides.
It is because of them that you are here now,
Walking life with each step you take.
And as you sit here you may ask your deep-heeled and well-seated ancestors to share with you
gifts,
Blessings or strengths that run through you.
The answer may come as a thought,
A feeling or maybe a deep knowing.
Taking some breaths here and allow whatever shows up to arise.
Maybe you are shown creativity or other amazing qualities you have.
Maybe a deep love of community,
Faith,
Humor,
Perseverance,
Maybe even a symbol or a color.
The message is unique to you and for you.
It will be vibrant.
Stay present with the flames,
The drumbeat,
The connection of your heart to the pulse
of the earth,
Feeling the energy pulsate within you,
Connecting you to the essence
of your being and the timeless wisdom of your ancestors.
As the meditation draws to a close,
Take a moment to express gratitude for those who
have gone before you and carry with you the gifts and the blessings that have come forth.
Know that they are always there,
Ready to guide,
Empower and support you.
Now slowly bring your awareness back to your surroundings.
Gently open your eyes when you are ready.
Give yourself a squeeze and connect to your physical body.
You are fully in purpose as you are.
Beautiful as you are.
And it is done.
