Embracing Change

Embracing Change. As we begin to feel the changes in temperature and routine begins to set-in, many feel anxious. And it is here that meditation helps us. Allows us to be present and empowers us to Flow with the Change, to embrace it. We may have been here before, so we know it will be ok. Allow yourself a few minutes to be, to connect, feel empowered to Embrace Change.

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Hello everyone, Welcome. As we step into September we can feel the energy around us change, The seasons are changing, The temperature changes and for some the summer holidays begin to become a distant past as routine begins to set in, Work, School, University, College. In the US the summer season is from Memorial Day to Labour Day. Labour Day weekend is the last hoo-ha for many as people begin to close their pool and get ready for the autumn. For some the changes can be unsettling and having a regular meditation practice helps and allows us to flow with the change and feel empowered. So let's begin embracing change. Find a comfortable seat on the floor, On a chair, Both feet flat on the floor and your back supported. Close your eyes, Begin to follow your breath. Taking a deep breath all the way down to your belly, Slowly exhaling. Bring your attention and awareness to the top of your head. Slowly breathe as you move your awareness to your face and onto your shoulders. Relaxing your facial muscles, Allowing a moment for your shoulders to drop to release tension and relax. Notice the subtle movement of your belly rising, Your chest rising on each inhale. Moving gently into a space of calmness and restfulness. Move your awareness to your hips. Feel the connection of your seat. Let your legs soften as your breath flows gently. Allow the breath to flow to the soles of your feet and out into the earth beneath you. Breathe in, Breathe out. Each breath is soothing and calming. Let the energy of your breath flow. Let any heaviness fall away. Breathing in calmness, Breathing out peace. As we begin our journey, We are walking. Each step that you take is in sync with your breath. You feel the earth beneath your bare feet. You find yourself at the edge of a small stream. You see a log, You see yourself down. You allow your legs to dangle into the cool, Gentle flowing water. Your senses are alive. You can smell the earthy soil. You can feel the temperature difference from your legs to your shoulders. The warmth of the sun on your face, On your shoulders, On your arms. You breathe in, You breathe out. Every part of your body feels relaxed as your breath flows without any effort. You're connected to your surroundings. You're connected to the gentle flow of the stream. You're part of the nature as nature is a part of you. As your gaze rests on the flowing stream, So you feel the energy that surrounds you. You harness the energy and surrender to the flow. You connect to the flow of life. You connect to the flow of change. Just as the stream flows with ease, The flow is gentle. Your focus allows you to shed the feelings of restlessness, Stress, Anxiety you may be holding onto. You allow the feelings to release into the stream and flow away. With each breath, You feel calm. You feel at peace. You feel a sense of balance. You feel refreshed. Your connection to nature deepens with each breath. You're grounded as your breath is flowing gently. You breathe in change. You breathe out calm. Your breath gently brings you back to your surroundings, To your physical body. You feel content. You feel a lightness. Your breath flowing gently like a stream. You feel the ground beneath you. You take a deep breath in and a slow breath out. You're ready to embrace change. You're ready to flow through the change with calmness, With confidence and with a sense of empowerment. Namaste.