THE JOY OF MEDITATION

Meditation is often misunderstood. It has nothing to do with a specific religion or culture or faith. Meditation is about getting in contact with your higher self. There is a saying, “We are spirit having a human experience.” The human part can be, and often is, a bit frazzled and frenzied so let’s make the effort to tune into the spirit part, what we call one’s higher self.

Let’s begin by relaxing the body. That is not so easy to accomplish what with our hectic life style. Let’s begin by being present to ourselves. See yourself. Really see yourself. If you are sitting in a chair see yourself sitting in the chair. Place your feet flat on the ground, your bum snuggled comfortably in the seat and your hands on your thighs above your knees. Locate the places that are tight, where you are holding tension and make the effort to relax.

Relax.

Let’s begin near the top of the head. The crown chakra is near the center of the head. In a newborn baby it is called the fontanelle. It is that soft spot that must be protected in a newborn until it closes up. I believe that that is where the soul enters the body at birth and where it leaves the body when our journey on Earth is completed.

Relax.

Find that spot. Imagine a bright light from above, a golden ray of divine light entering the crown. Let it swirl around the inside of your head bathing your brain in golden light. Enlightening its different areas front and back. Really let that golden ray light up all the parts of your brain. Enjoy the experience.

Relax.

Now move the light to your third eye. It is between the eyebrows. Feel the ray of light increase in intensity. Sit with that for a moment. Enjoy the pulsating light just above the area between your eyebrows. It is called your wisdom eye. Feel the glow. Enjoy it

Relax.

Let your shoulders relax. Let your spine relax. Lower your breath to that deep belly area. Breathe. Enjoy the deep belly breathing. It will reduce or eliminate stress in your body, in your mind.

Relax.

Allow your mind to quiet, witness the thinking, the story, the thought. That is normal. It is called the monkey mind. Yap, yap, yap. Yap, yap, yap.

Relax.

Go back to the golden light. Center it in your heart. Feel the golden light align with the beating of your heart. Allow your heart to expand with warmth, with light, with love. Enjoy the feeling. Say to yourself the words INNER PEACE. Align the words with your breath. Say them over and over until you feel even more relaxed, more present.

(Quietly - INNER PEACE, INNER PEACE, INNER PEACE).

Relax.

Think of a symbol that is meaningful to you perhaps a white candle with a beautiful orange and blue flame, a flower in full bloom, a waterfall. Make it personal. Make it something that brings you inner joy and contentment. Surround that symbol with your breath and on your breath say softly to yourself the words INNER PEACE.

Relax.

Relax your shoulders. Relax your spine. Relax your belly. Let the golden light fill your body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Wherever there is tension or blockage make the effort to let it go.

Relax.

Sit with this feeling of your body filled with light. Luxuriate in your body’s warmth and in it’s golden glow.

Relax.

Keeping your eyes closed, open your inner senses. Your inner eyes, inner ears, inner voice, inner sense of smell. Hear your deep inner voice, your spirit voice, your wisdom voice. Listen. Really listen. What is it saying? Can you hear it? If you can hear it remember it. If you can remember it, trust it.

Relax.

That is the beginning of your relationship with your higher self. It is a place that is available to you, take the time to explore it.

Before you leave take a moment to enjoy the feeling of deep relaxation. Let go of any areas that want to hold on. Try to bring some of that relaxed, golden glow back with you. It will be of great benefit throughout each day. You will see more, hear more and be more, mindful of your words and actions.

Relax.

It has been a wonderful journey and it is available to you whenever you want, perhaps each morning to start the day and each evening to contemplate the day that was and to prepare for sleep and the new day ahead. Remember to relax and to be gentle with yourself.

Try to take just a few minutes each day to deeply relax and contact your higher self. It is, and can continue to be, a divine journey of great joy, insight and soul growth.

Now…slowly…open your eyes.

Thank you! Enjoy your day.