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Meditation: Branching Out Meditation
Filed Under Emotional Healing, Mental Healing, Spiritual Healing, Stress Remedies
Trees purify the air we breathe and enchant us with their beauty. Many religions refer to a tree of wisdom or a tree of life. We speak of a family tree to describe our relationship with our loved ones.
Enjoy this meditation inspired by woodlands. All you need to get started is a quiet spot and a comfor
table sitting position.
Observe your breath for a few minutes and then begin to reflect…
1. Picture a growing tree. Maybe you have a tree in your backyard that spreads out wide and reaches towards the sky. Maybe you’ve seen giant elms that seem to branch out forever.
Take several more slow, deep breaths …
2. Go to where you hesitate. Let your mind travel to a point where you’ve been holding yourself back. Ask yourself how you could benefit by volunteering at a charity you care about or learning a new sport.
Continue breathing deeply and slowly …
3. Muster up your courage. Trees would look a lot less impressive if they settled for being bare trunks because they only felt comfortable growing in one direction. Even if you encounter some setbacks, you’ll have a richer life when you venture into new territory.
Relax even more, as you continue to breathe slowly and deeply …
4. Visualize taking that risk. Reinforce your ambitions by creating a vivid image of yourself accepting a fresh challenge. For example, if you’ve been cooking nothing but microwave dinners, focus on what it would be like to whip up a delicious, four-course dinner. Sit with this image for a minute or two, allowing yourself to fully enjoy the sights, the sounds, the tastes, the aromas. Then, allow yourself to take one extra-deep breath and, as you exhale, gently open your eyes.
Hug a tree today or just think about all their good qualities. I encourage you to use this meditation over and over, anytime you want to generate more energy, calmness, and peace,