Meditation of the day

[Astara Seague]

Getting to know yourself meditation

With this one you will be communicating with your future self, visualize a 80 year old who looks like you, ask their advice about the direction your life is taking, listen to what they have to say and then thank them with a hug allowing them to leave with your love
write down what you learned

[SilverClaw]

Ok ya know I am finding this tricky to do...

[Astara Seague]

it is.. it took me a few trys :uhhuhuh:
but was worth it to me

[SilverClaw]

Well I think when I tried it this morning I was not totally awake. And during what I did do and see I saw myself age which was kind of weird. i will try this again later tonight.

[Astara Seague]

It is a little weird..

perhaps its just easier for me cause Im already nearly 80:giggle:

[Astara Seague]

So todays is

The sea of hidden motivations,

before you begin be sure to prepare by stating or thinking what it is you are actually trying to figure out then Visualize yourself as a deep sea diver plunging into the sea and you see a ship wreck, swim in through the port hole and look about, you notice a brass key in the lock of a great wooden chest , go slowly to it turn it opening the chest, take a look at what’s inside then you will be able to see what impulses are driving you

[Fencai]

wow! I like this one! Im gonna try when i get home!

[BearDancing]

That sounds good...I will try as soon as I have some time...thanks

[Astara Seague]

Todays is
Following your star
Get comfortable and close your eyes then bring your left forefinger just above your eyes
take some deep breaths and focus on the warmth of your finger and visualize in that spot a bright star radiating energy, you may feel a warm tingly sensation focus on your star allow it to feel you with hope and purpose if you have questions ask.. the answer may come in word or images and maybe later

[Astara Seague]

Todays is
Finding a gift

If you feel trapped by depression or some kind of entrapment take a trip into your physic under world it may be scary but if you are brave enough to go you will learn alot, visualize walking down a dark tunnel you notice a faceless figure looming in the shadow approach it, don’t be frightened , it then places a white rose bud in your hand and then it goes away , look at the rose really look at it, notice its beauty then look forward to the light at the end of the tunnel you are in, then as you emerge into the sunlight the rose blooms and you have now been given the wisdom and insight you need

[Astara Seague]

*drum roll* Todays Meditation is

Conquering fears

stand in a room and visualize the source of the fear, then bring it to the attention of your body, pay attention to how it makes you feel , be one with those feelings without fighting them - when you feel more comfortable take a small step forward, then continue repeating this exercise until you are right there and eventually you will over come it

This may take more then one visualization/meditation session..dont rush it or over do it ...but dont give up on it either

[Astara Seague]

Ok its Sunday today..
has anyone tried these and would like to share their results??
please do :uhhuhuh:

[Astara Seague]

Sundays Meditation is

Appriciating the things around you

meditate upon your connection with the world around you, all you hear, see, smell and touch, including the air that passes in and out your body, recongnize your inseparable fusion with all your experiance
the world in you and the world around you
feel kinship toward all creation

[Astara Seague]

Todays is crystal meditation

Crystals provide an ideal focus for meditation, follow your intuition when you pick your crystal, the stone with the qualities you need will draw you or you can match your situation with the profiles of the crystal

heres a few examples:

Amythest - healing
Adventurine - calms chaotic thoughts
Carnelian - increases energy and motivation
Clear Quartz - strength and protection
Rose Quartz - self acceptance
Sodalite - mental clarity and aids expression
Tigars eye - courage and confidence
Yellow Calcite - lifts depression brings inner strength and peace

[Lady_Saslic83]

How do you meditate with crystals?

I meditate alot but never knew you could do it with crystals.

Sam

[Astara Seague]

You can either hold them..wear them or lie them on the third eye or other chakra areas..or gaze into them...to give you something to focus on if you so choose
Crystals expand your own energies and in doing so they intensify your intent or whatever you are trying to do
They are especilly helpful in healing meditations

[Lady_Saslic83]

I will have to give them a try, I have some crystals from a spritual pack my friend brought me.

[Astara Seague]

definitly give it a try and let us know how it works out for you
I love working with my crystals

[Astara Seague]

heres a fun and different one that uses meditation and visualization, after all they both work hand in hand quite often..so try this one on for size

Love for a stranger
get a map or an atlas, choose a place at random from the index, find it in the map or a globe and imagine you are a high powered telesope in space, zoom in on the location and picture it in your mind....if there are people how do you think they look, visualize them and send them love and comfort

you can also use the internet for this excersize if you find it too difficult to visualize in your mind
you can also use this one to send energy to some of these places that are going through so much devastation and disaster
hey we all cant hop a bus and go somewhere to help out but at least we can send our energies on the spiritual level

[SilverClaw]

Ok I am trying to still work on that first one :D And the one on fears and crystals will be added to my list.

One thing I do when I do not have crystals is picture them in my head... hope that is ok :D

[Astara Seague]

Ok I am trying to still work on that first one :D And the one on fears and crystals will be added to my list.

One thing I do when I do not have crystals is picture them in my head... hope that is ok :D
of course that is fine!
Visualization.. the next thing to being there:hahugh:

[Astara Seague]

todays is called take control

do this meditation to calm anxiety , when you feel you are running out of time. begin by saying "stop" and pausing from your activity, breathe in slowly and deeply as you exhale imagine that time is expanding repeat this with your next two breaths each time spending a little longer on your out breath you can now resume your task with a more focused mind

[Astara Seague]

todays is
letting go of past pain so you can move forward

imagine that you are standing by a lake , from the shore choose a stone to represent an event or a person from your past that causes you to be uncomfortable

then throw that stone into the lake watching the ripples spreading in circles across the surface, then disappear

Then allow any emotion provoked by that memory ripple threw your body just like the ripples on the lake then subside to nothing,

you are now perfectly calm, by experiancing these feelings you can let them go and move forward

[Astara Seague]

from judgement to forgiveness

when we judge ourselves we cut ourselves off from compassion {the energy of the heart} during your evening meditation acknowledge any self judgements you have made during the day then get rid of them by saying

I forgive myself for judging myself,
giving love to yourself in this way will enable you to reconnect

[Astara Seague]

beyond time
begin by observing a stream of thoughts passing through your consciousness pay attention to the spaces between thoughts until all spaces expand
practice shifting your awareness between the thoughts and the spaces
as you do so feel the thoughts begin to slow
try doing this every day for 5 minutes in time you may experiance occasional moments of an absolute stillness beyond time

[Astara Seague]

Ok theres a few days worth, now how about some responses
have you tried any of these
how did they work
is there some others you would like to share

[Astara Seague]

:bumpsmili
ok guys..keep your secrets then...:uhhuhuh:


heres another one
Potential
meditate upon the acorn, visualize how it sprouts and grows into a great tree over the course of many decades, imagine how the world around the tree will change during that time
now focus on the potential within yourself, imagine yourself growing into that potential self during the course of your life surronded by a changing world ..what might you see what might you learn and what might you know

[Astara Seague]

your best loved place
close your eyes and imagine your best loved place, the sights, scents, sounds, get as much detail as possible
remember the positive feelings you get from this place and bring them back into your life any time you need that extra little bit of happiness and comfort

[Astara Seague]

taming wild horses
at times we may feel that our desires are completly out of control, to regain them visualize these desires as a group of wild horses pulling a chariot where you are the rider, when you are ready gently but firmly take the reins and tighten them, fell the horses slowing down responding as you take control, direct them which way to go and even to stop and start back up slowly...
see you can do it!:boing:

[Astara Seague]

Appriciate yourself for you
meditate on a object you use everyday..think of its form,appriciate how it is uniquely shaped to do its task..
then think of yourself, think of your unique qualities and talents , what tasks are you best shaped for..it is in these areas you will find you are best able to express your love to yourself as well as others..note that in your life you almost take these for advantage... take some time to appriciate them

[Astara Seague]

Replacing negitive
there are days when I feel very negitive..bored and sort of dark inside..and when those days happen I always take a cool cleansing shower visualizing the waters being rainbow colored as they pour over my head, sort of washing me clean ..
then I go lie down {or sit} somewhere quiet and visualize a large glowing ball of energy I postively charge it then I instruct it to enter my body and cleanse out any dark stuff left.. you can feel the energy as it fills you and burns out the negitvity ..
all I can say is it really does work and is amazing

[Astara Seague]

this one I actually learned in Junior high in my Drama class..the teacher was trying to teach us relaxing teqniques for when we preform etc... this one worked really well for me and I still use it on those days I just cant relax..especilly good when you are trying to sleep and finding it rough

Its called the rag doll excersize
You lie down and visualize yourself as a ragdoll filled with sand and tied at each limb...and neck you are filled so full you are nearly bursting..incrediably uncomfortable then slowly one by one you loose the strings at your limbs allowing the sand to flow out slowly and eveningly until you are nothing but a limp rag then imagine a nice breeze picks you up and catchs you as you fly around where ever you please

[Astara Seague]

...In a traditional meditation during Lughnasadh, participants are encouraged to visualize themselves on the back of a crow (an important member of the Celtic fetish family), flying over fields bright with sunlight.


People are singing as they rake the hay into mounds, and you are so close you can smell the fresh hay and hear the harvesters' song.

The Sun of Lugh is high in the sky, but His strength is waning. As you alight in a nearby oak tree, there is a sense of peace and security as you are wrapped in Macha's wings.

Rest. You are in Her arms, the wings of the Mother, and basking in the warmth of the Father's rays....

[Astara Seague]

well its a full moon sooo
heres one to try

meditate on your moonshadow imagine yourself walking through a landscape of fields and woods in the magical light of the full moon.

see your moonshadow walk beside you on hedges and bushes and behind you on hillsides

moonlight is a wonderful surprise..we all expect to see our shadows during the day .. take the time to relize it also shows on this special night

the peace..the protection, love and the awe you will feel is without words

if you are having trouble with this visualization you probaly have never done it in person.. try it sometime

you will love it I promise!!

[Astara Seague]

Kuan Yin is known as the Great Celestial Bodhisattva of Compassion. Many believe that her purpose is to help people, and that by attuning to her, she will grace you with her compassion.


Quan Yin Meditation:
Find a comfortable position and close your eyes. Imagine that it is nighttime and that you are on top of a hill looking out over the ocean. The full moon has just risen and the moonlight shimmers on the water. You gaze at the moon for a long time; the moonlight is powerful but soft, and looking at it makes you feel calm and happy.

The moon now begins to get brighter and brighter, so bright you can barely look at it. Gradually, it becomes Quan Yin herself, her whole body surrounded by a glowing aureole. She stands on a lotus that floats on the waves. At the sight of you she smiles a beautiful smile. Imagine her radiance filling you, her strength, her peace and her compassion becoming a part of you.

Finally, it is time for her to leave, and she becomes smaller and smaller. At last the sea and sky vanish too, and you rest in contemplation of the beautiful, empty space that is left. Let yourself become space. When you are ready, come back into your body and slowly stretch. Open your eyes and look at the world about you in a different way .





borrowed from the UWA {utah wiccan alliance}

[SilverClaw]

Kuan Yin is known as the Great Celestial Bodhisattva of Compassion. Many believe that her purpose is to help people, and that by attuning to her, she will grace you with her compassion.


Quan Yin Meditation:
Find a comfortable position and close your eyes. Imagine that it is nighttime and that you are on top of a hill looking out over the ocean. The full moon has just risen and the moonlight shimmers on the water. You gaze at the moon for a long time; the moonlight is powerful but soft, and looking at it makes you feel calm and happy.

The moon now begins to get brighter and brighter, so bright you can barely look at it. Gradually, it becomes Quan Yin herself, her whole body surrounded by a glowing aureole. She stands on a lotus that floats on the waves. At the sight of you she smiles a beautiful smile. Imagine her radiance filling you, her strength, her peace and her compassion becoming a part of you.

Finally, it is time for her to leave, and she becomes smaller and smaller. At last the sea and sky vanish too, and you rest in contemplation of the beautiful, empty space that is left. Let yourself become space. When you are ready, come back into your body and slowly stretch. Open your eyes and look at the world about you in a different way .





borrowed from the UWA {utah wiccan alliance}
Whoa I actually could do that while reading so now I am going to go do it with my eyes closed this time .

[Astara Seague]

:thumbsup:very cool!!

[Astara Seague]

Seeking knowledge but cant find exactly what you need?

go inside to your own personal liberary we all have them that is where we file things away to remember or to not deal with at the moment...

sit there for awhile and notice all the books around and titles the different shapes and sizes...see if one in particular is glowing or standing out in some way then pick it up and read it.. if there isnt one wait on your liberarian

we all have one of them too.. it can be anything from a person to a thing this one is very wise.. ask them your question and what books may be helpful
when you get it read and listen carefully

[Astara Seague]

Well this one is rather unstructured..My hubby suggested I put it in since I do this every day...so a little background..
I find being a water element that water is very healing... comforting..peaceful..and always makes me feel better any time of the day or night that is one of the reasons why we bought a small hottub for the back yard because the one bathtub we have in the house is not always available for extended periods of time or on demand..

I am a big believer in daily "quiet time" or meditation..call it what you wish.. so every morning when I awake I take my coffee out onto the deck and quietly soak in the hottub for 1/2 hour alone...this is where I plan my day..ground and center myself for the day ..and enjoy the beauty of the out of doors...
he says he can always tell when I didnt have or take the time to do this he says my whole attitiude is different :weirdsmil

so I know we all dont have private hot tubs and we all may not enjoy water to the extent that I do but we can find a quiet spot outside where we can relax..listen to the sounds of nature experiance the feel of a new day
you would be surprised the differnce even 15 minutes makes....

you could also do this in your own tub the great thing about indoor tubs is that you can put essential oils or salts in with you...hot tubs filters dont really like those:uhhuhuh:

[Astara Seague]

so heres one I use when I go to bed but am not real sleepy yet.. it borders on astral projection but they are both about the same..
at least that is what I have found

so I lie there ans invision myself floating along the astral plane.. I notice the colors the planets, stars, whatever else and kind of lazily just float by and if I decide to stop I do and explore.. there are many diminsions you can find and people..
you arent really thinking of anything in particular... your just kind of hanging there and waiting to see what will happen..

these types are my most adventerous explorations I have done...
give it a try..its not that hard:weirdsmil

[Astara Seague]

Paths of your life meditation

Find a leaf with a stem really take time to look at it contemplate the delicate veins fanning out from the stem to the leaf... they provide an image for the many paths a life can take.

use this image to reflect on your own life... tracing your way back to the stem, notice how every choice you have made has played a part in bringing you to where you are now

this will help you accept that every experiance has taught you something new and moved you further along your journey

[fadedpent]

i really like that one

[Astara Seague]

dealing with stress and anxiety..try this one

close your eyes and visualize your troubles as a swarm of bees buzzing around your head

now conjure up a hive in front of you and metally guide the bees one by one into the hive

as the last ones disappear from sight the buzzing stops and your anxieties have been shepherded away to a place where they can not bother you

[Astara Seague]

This is another visit with a Goddess type meditation

She is Sibyl, the Pythia, the Prophetess
sits sits legs spread over a deep chasm in the earth a memory of a recent earthquake
the earth smells of sandalwood mixed with Kephi incense the finest offered

your body is relaxed as you breathe deeply the amber incense you are burning. there are others in this temple all waiting for when the Preistess looks into your eyes and says "show me your heart child"

It is now your turn the Preistess is focussed on you her eyes deeply penetrate your soul

with your right hand you take your heart with your whole life and feelings and hand it over to her warm capable hands

Feel her careful handling, as she receives your heart she kisses it, and all the hurt from your emotional body just melts away

now she is going to say something to you, wait and watch her face listen carefully, remember what is said

then she hands your heart back to you and you place it back into your body again
you kiss her hands in gratitude and move to the back of the temple allowing others to speak to her

you feel her unconditional love



*borrowed from Goddess in the Office by Zsuzsanna Budapest*

[windblown]

Imagine you are walking barefoot down a warm sandy path, pink flowers are on either side of the path, a gentle breeze cools the back of your neck...breathe deeply and continue until you reach the edge of a cliff, a deep blue ocean spreads out below you, a large wave peaks and a beautiful spirit made of delicate seafoam embraces you and flies with you down into the sea...you are safe and warm in her arms...down you go under the water...past the sea floor and into another realm where color is bursting and plants are enormous and giant fruits dangle from waving trees...your sea spirit holds your hand and closes her eyes...she asks..."Who are you ?"You say, "I don't know," she says, 'You are a beautiful child of light, you are in a dreamworld where things don't always make sense, but hold onto the fact that You are truth." She squeezes your hand and in minutes you are back on the cliff watching her descend back into the wave. You walk back through the flowery path with a glowing sun in your heart.

[Astara Seague]

very nice Windblown thank you for posting

heres another Goddess type Meditation
focus on healing


Compose a four to five word note of what type of healing is needed,
write it down the center of a paper and rollit in a scroll then close
your eyes

Chant the words you have written, as you do this visulize yourself in
a green valley in ine hand hold the scroll in the other a black
velvet pouch.

In front of you is a very steep hill soon a horse and rider appear
as they come down the hill towards you... you recongnize Epona..Goddess of healing
When she reachs you she takes the black pouch from your hand remain
chanting as she rides back up the hill

and you relize the pouch contains the illness you watch as she
continues her way until she is out of sight
stop chanting and open your eyes tie the scroll with a white ribbon
and put it somewhere safe until the sickness has passed

[Astara Seague]

Bookstore meditation
true most people have a certain book in mind when they go to the store but then there are sometimes when you just want a book, and you want the right one so maybe give this meditation a try
dress in brown and if possible wear Amber as jewelry or the scent, if you dont have amber Eo's try sandlewood or patchouli, cypress, or cedarwood.
when there take a seat if possible if not just lean or stand and meditate upon the shelved books , take in their titles their colors and so forth, and listen to see if any "call" to you much like you would pick a stone or a crystal, if you still get nothing put your hands up with palms toward books and move hand along shelf, when you hit a warm spot stop, pick that book and chances are its the one you really need



borrowed from Denise Dumars

[Astara Seague]

If you have pictures of those you want to give thanks and honor to, that is helpful, or you can hold an image of them in your mind. Lighting a candle is also often helpful with focusing for meditation. If you wish to make an altar, you can also decorate it with herbs and plants sacred to Samhain - pumpkin, acorns, and sage are several. Pick a time that you will not be disturbed, and a quiet place to perform the meditation.

Light the candle, sit quietly and breathe deeply, breathing in four counts and out four counts. Feel yourself rooted to the earth. Silently give thanks to the earth energies, to the Gods/Goddesses, the directions - whatever you hold as sacred in your own spiritual tradition. Give thanks for the earth energies that protect you during this meditation and ask your own guardian spirits/animals/angels to be with you and let no harm come to you.

When you are ready, picture the first of those you wish to give thanks to, either by first gazing at their photo, or by holding their image in your mind. When you can see them clearly, give thanks for the lessons and gifts they gave you in life. You can either do this silently or out loud, whichever is more comfortable for you. It is also the time to ask for guidance or communication from someone who has passed. When you are done, sit quietly, try to still your mind, and see if any words or guidance come to you. When you feel complete, move on to the next person.

Remember that if you ask for a sign, it may not come during the meditation ritual; it could come at another time, and be as subtle as a special feather found on a walk. Just be aware and watch the world around you. Signs from those who have passed are often very subtle and will have meaning to only you.

When you have completed giving thanks to the people you wished to include in the ritual, sit quietly for a while, then give thanks again to the energies, protective spirits and deities that you called in the beginning, and release them back to the world. Give thanks for the protection you were given during the meditation ritual, and then blow out the candle.


borrowed form Anna Armaiti

[Astara Seague]

Feeling up in the air..maybe you need to ground yourself
this is a meditation/visualization that may help,

Stand or sit like a tree or bush would
then close your eyes take a few deep breaths, visualize what type of
tree or bush you would look like and say to yourself
Like a tree I stand reaching for the light, gaining strength from
darkness out my roots,my body is twisted by the storms of life,yet in
my uniqueness I am beautiful

[spinnachie]

These are fantastic...I'm going to try the very first one tonight, and after I am done I will post and let you know anything I experienced...

[Astara Seague]

cool cant wait to hear!!:uhhuhuh:

[spinnachie]

Well, I have tried it...numerous times, and at different points in the day...but for some reason I can't clear my mind...my thoughts are constantly getting distracted by the littlest things...and I find that my heart rate and breathing isn't calm...I will keep trying, hopefully I can calm myself

[Astara Seague]

It takes time, be patient with yourself, and dont try to force it..that always complicates things.. meditation is for relaxing not stressing yourself out