How often do you hear yourself saying "I don't have the time or if only I had a minute to myself." We sometimes forget to step back, tune in and relax by taking time to meditate.
As life becomes more stressful we seem to be moving at such a breathtaking speed as we deal with computers and mobiles that enable us to talk to people across the world in a matter of seconds without even catching our breath. If the world sometimes seems to appear in chaos or we feel buffeted about by the roller coaster of life it could be wise to take a step back and reconnect to what really matters in life. It sometimes helps to just take a quick breather in between emails, texts, meetings or housekeeping tasks and childcare especially if you are working to tight deadlines.
Meditation is a beneficial way of releasing our tensions, fears and worries enabling us to obtain the feel good factor thereby helping us to feel safer, more secure and realising that there are deeper levels of relaxation. It is a simple way of bypassing our chattering mind and fleeting thoughts relieving stress to help us to think more clearly and alleviate any problems by getting in touch with our inner self.
It is a simple process that will revitalise, renew and energise you at anytime and help you to relieve the stresses of your day. Before any meditation it is advisable to prepare yourself by sitting comfortably, closing your eyes, with your feet firmly on the ground and imagine a bubble of protection surrounding you. Take in 7 deep breaths and as you breathe out on the last breath you are now ready for the 7 Simple Steps to Heaven that will create a haven for peace, tranquillity within and inner awareness.
1. Take a deep breath as you do breathe in the Divine energy and release.
2. Breathe in and take this breath to your heart and release.
3. As you breathe in and release send out gratitude to all the people that you know and who are in your life at this time ie. good, bad and the indifferent.
4. As you breathe in ask for blessings for all those people that may have given you insights or understanding throughout the day.
5. Next breathe in and say thank you for the day that you are about to encounter with all its twists and turns.
6. As you breathe in and release focus on the love in your heart as you accept, appreciate and acknowledge.
7. Then as you breathe out on the last breath let go of any negative emotions and relax.
When you are ready you can open your eyes.
Why not try the Shower of Sunlight a 3 minute meditation that can be used on a daily basis for those of you that may need relief from the stresses and strains of daily living.
1. Find a comfortable space either sitting or standing as your prefer. Then close your eyes as you feel the warmth of the suns rays or visualise the sunlight as droplets showering over your head and down your shoulders.
2. Visualise the sunlight in droplets clearing any negative energy or thoughts out through your feet and into the earth.
3. Now, perceive yourself radiating a glowing of golden sunlight and open your eyes.
This meditation can be adapted into your daily routine for example during your lunch break or when you have a few minutes to spare. You can either take yourself outside into the sunlight or use the rays of the sun as it cascades through the window as a golden light to cleanse and reenergize your Aura.
Susie Newman, author of Simple Guide to the Chakras at http://stores.lulu.com/simpleguidetothechakras designed to show you how to heal and balance the seven chakras coupled with powerful meditations. She is currenlty working on other projects helping to integrate tools and techniques to encourage awareness and enhance day-to-day living.
