Well, January may have been a tough, cold month, but February
predicted an early Spring. We are, in fact, moving quickly towards the
Spring Equinox on March 20th so our enegy is on the rise!
Soon we will start seeing buds on the trees and new life awakening
all around us. Of course, this also means that this is an opportunity
to embrace our own awakenings. I say "embrace" because not everyone is
connected to this awakened energy. Some of you may still be feeling a
bit stagnated, sluggish or disconnected. This is why I have created the Sadhana
group that meets regularly to learn how to work with the current
energies around us, bring a sense of connection and progression on our
spiritual life-journey. The Spring Sadhana Group's first
meeting will be on Saturday March 19, 6pm, and pre-registration is
required. The cost of this group is $108 and includes several meeting
dates as well as ongoing assignments, meditations, information and
interactions with me and the rest of the group. It has truly been
inspiring to watch our Winter Sadhana group work and learn!
But let's say that you cannot commit to our group. Here's a little
meditaion that you can all do to honor the Spring and to awaken to its
energies:
Planting the Seeds Meditation
What you will need:
1. small planter 2. fresh potting soil 3. new seeds 4. clear plastic wrap
Directions:
Fill your planter with the fresh potting soil. Create a sacred
space (maybe outside in nature) where you can sit to do this Meditation.
Face the East, the direction of the rising sun, holding your fresh
seeds in the palm of your hand. Take some deep breaths to focus and
concentrate on being present. Follow your breath. Ask your heart what
intention you would like to plant for yourself this Spring. This can be
anything from cultivating patience, being more compassionate or
non-judgemental, to beginning or finishing a specific project. Focus on
this intention for several minutes, seeing it come into being. When you
have that visualization steady in your mind, plant the seeds in your
planter, using your finger to poke small holes, then covering up the
dirt. When you are finished planting, hold the planter in your hands
next to your heart center. Smile, envisioning the plant growing. When
you are finished, water the plant and place the clear plastic wrap on
top. You will need to tend to the plant regularly while it
germinates - just as you would need to tend to any new intention that
you are looking to create. Keep the plant in a warm place and
make sure the soil stays moist until your plant sprouts to about an inch
high. Then you may plant it outside or keep it in your planter (read
the directions on the seed packet for where to place the plant for
proper growth). Every day as you tend to your plant, it will be a
reminder to tend to your heart's intention. Be patient and watch the
energy happen. Happy Spring!
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