Welcome!
As we gather in the glow of Diwali,
The festival of lights,
Let us take this moment to turn inward.
Let this meditation be your light,
Shining within and all around you.
Find a comfortable position.
Close your eyes if you wish or keep a soft gaze.
Take a slow deep breath in and exhale gently.
Feel yourself settling into stillness.
Allow the light of this sacred festival to surround you.
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness,
Of knowledge over ignorance,
Of hope over despair.
As the world around you glimmers with lamps and joy,
Imagine lighting a deer within your own heart.
With every inhale,
This flame grows brighter.
It glows with a warmth of compassion,
Peace and understanding.
With every exhale,
It releases shadows,
Fears,
Doubts and all that no longer serves your spiritual journey.
Until the chimes,
Let this light fill every part of your being,
Your mind,
Your heart,
Your soul.
You are the embodiment of the divine flame,
Eternal,
Radiant,
Unshaken.
In this moment of inner illumination,
Until the chimes,
Reflect softly on the abundance in your life,
The love you have given and received,
The lessons you've learned,
The blessings that nourish your soul each day.
Let your heart expand with appreciation.
Let this awareness of abundance dissolve any feeling of lack.
You are whole,
You are enough,
You are blessed.
Now bring to mind any challenge you may be facing.
See it before you,
Not as a wall,
But as a shadow awaiting your light.
As you breathe,
Allow the flame within you to shine upon this darkness.
Watch as it begins to fade,
Transforming into understanding,
Courage,
Wisdom and faith.
Until the chimes,
Sense the victory of light over darkness.
Even the smallest flame can banish the deepest darkness.
See the essence of this Diwali as an opportunity to illuminate the unseen,
To rise above,
To embrace the strength within.
Feel this radiant light flowing through you,
Spreading outward into your home,
Your community and into the world.
In this light,
May compassion bloom.
In this peace,
Abundance and prosperity grow.
And in this gratitude,
May your spirit shine ever brighter.
Take one final deep breath in and gently exhale.
As you open your eyes,
Carry with you the light of the vast,
The limitless,
The light that never fades.
May your path be filled with light.
May your heart overflow with love.
May you be blessed with peace,
Prosperity and joy this Diwali and always.
Namaste.
