Welcome to this ancestral guidance and healing meditation.
We'll embark on a journey to connect with our lineage,
Heal generational patterns and cultivate gratitude for those who came before us.
Find a comfortable seated position or lie down if you prefer.
Close your eyes gently or soften your gaze if that feels more comfortable.
First we'll do a little embodiment practice to let go of tension.
Take a deep breath.
Amplify the tension you feel right now by making fists,
Bringing your shoulders to your ears and scrunching your face.
Hold your breath for just a second with your body tight.
One,
Two,
Three,
Release.
Let everything melt away.
You can do this one more time.
Inhale deeply,
Hold your breath and amplify the tension in your body,
Scrunching your toes,
Fingers,
Even your eyeballs.
One,
Two,
Three and release.
Beautiful.
Now focus on your hands,
Wherever they are,
On your seat,
On your lap or in any shape.
Begin to let your hands unfurl and relax.
Your hands aren't doing anything,
They aren't holding anything,
They just relax and grow heavy.
Focus on each finger,
Letting them become heavy.
Now let your arms become easy,
Comfortable and heavy with each exhale.
Feel your body becoming heavy,
Rooted to the earth beneath you.
And as your body continues to relax,
Your mind stays clear.
Allow yourself to stand before a door.
Imagine a gateway.
How does your door look like?
Does it have a stone archway over it?
Is it made of wood,
Metal or iron?
Just notice your door.
Notice every detail on it.
And when you are ready,
Call to mind anything that comes to you when you think about your family.
Any question.
Any sense of burden or legacy that you are curious about.
On the other side of the door,
In a deeper imaginal realm,
There are beings who are wise and well,
Who are related to you or care about you because they are your teachers,
Mentors or friends.
When you are ready,
Simply push that door open and walk through the threshold.
Your hands are still heavy,
And you are fully alert as you close the door behind you and stand in the ancestral realm.
Hold in mind a question you have about life today,
About your life in particular.
It could be about your work,
Your health or your family.
Now,
Holding that in mind,
Invite the wise and well ancestor,
Someone who no longer walks on Earth.
Allow yourself to be surprised by who wants to present themselves.
Just breathe and stay grounded.
Don't force it,
Just allow it.
If someone comes forward,
Notice them.
You may or may not know them,
And that's ok.
And if no one comes,
Don't worry,
That's completely natural too,
Might just not be the right time yet.
Stay with your breath and receive whatever it is you are experiencing right now.
Stay in tune with yourself and receive anything that's given,
As long as it is warm,
Wise and well contributing to your goodness and your health.
Be open to receive guidance and trust your intuition and allow yourself to receive the guidance you need.
If a clear message doesn't come through,
That's perfectly ok.
Acknowledge your ancestors' presence and offer your gratitude for their love and support.
A beautiful golden light surrounds you.
It's so warm and healing.
With a gesture of gratitude,
Allow that wise and well being to say goodbye for now,
As you begin to go back across the threshold of the doorway.
Take three steps and close the door.
Slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment.
Feel grounded and connected to your inner wisdom and the strength of your ancestors.
Allow yourself to feel what you receive.
Take a moment to record it mentally or even better in your journal.
Whether it was a feeling,
An image or a word,
Acknowledge it.
And if you receive nothing,
Take note of that and how it made you feel.
Don't worry,
There are no wrong answers here.
The unconscious realm is like a set of muscles that need to be exercised and practiced with.
Now take a moment to express gratitude to your ancestors for their guidance and support.
Thank them for shaping your life and for being a part of your journey.
Remember you're always connected to them and their wisdom will continue to guide you.
Lots of love.
