The last meditation I wrote for the blog is one I am doing everyday (releasing the past, and the future, blessing them both, and resting in the present). Everyone talks of being in the now but I need a process to get there.
This one is just working for me at this time, and causing positive changes in my body and my life.
If you scroll through these meditations, and find one that speaks to you, do it for a week, or a month. Then move on to another one or to something else. Everyone has their own timing on these things, since everyone is at a different stage.
But above all, listen to yourself about what feels right for you.
We were talking about this in class the other day.
I was telling them to beware of teachers or groups who begin to tell them how to dress, what to eat, who can be their friends and what career to have.
Then, clever students that they are, said " But you are telling us what to do right now." LOL.
I said, yes, you are right, ignore what I say, too!
If you want a teacher, find one. If you want a group, join one. If it is on your path, it will probably teach you something. There are stages in a group that I have noticed. Infatuation, excitement, creativity, then disenchantment,leading to eventual dissolving of the group. It is like a band- beautiful music for a while, but they always break up. But the experience can be worth it.
I am just saying- Believe no one. Believe everyone. The Truth is Out There.( silly x-files reference). But not really, it is within you. And in your relationship to God, to the world, to your family and to yourself. You are your own authority and everyone has a direct path to their own truth.
I hope these processes continue to be helpful to people- to relax, to help them find a little peace within themselves, to see beauty in the world.
So I will not post quite as often for awhile. I need to record some of the newer meditations, maybe look for a way to publish them in book form.
Blessings going out to you all, Lia
P.S.
I have to say, alot of methods and forms of study are great, but if you are ever feeling really wobbly, go to a licensed therapist and consider what they have to say, then integrate it into your other practices. Namaste~
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
New Meditation for Autumn
For this one, lie down on the floor in savasana pose, as if you are at the end of a yoga session and are relaxing.
Breathe, and start to release the recent past, and, as you go, the further past.
Feel where your body is making contact with the floor. Breathe into your heels, and release. Breathe into your calves, and release.
The back of your knees, your thighs, and release. Now breathe into your shoulders and release. Your upper arms, elbows, lower arms, hands and release.
Go back to the base of your spine, breathe and release. Your lower back, middle back, between your shoulder blades. Work your way all the way up your spine and release from every vertebrae. Now your neck, your jaw and your head.
You may see people or situations come up as you do this, just watch them appear in your mind, bless them and let them go.
Take a deep breath and completely release your past. Now breathe and release your future, also blessing it.
You are now resting between your past and your future.
Breathe,and float there awhile. Just neutral, relaxed.
Floating but supported, no agenda.
Be here awhile.
***
Visualize your light body hovering above you. See it as your perfect body- all cells functioning perfectly- all systems working well.
Gently bring your light body into your body lying on the floor.
Let it float in. See how it fits your body, filling all the way to your toes and fingertips, all the way along your spine, filling all organs, muscles, every space.
Open to health, vitality, perfect function. Be here awhile.
***
Let the light bring you the new energy of autumn- crisp, light, spicy.
Energy that is yours to use, to create the future you want, bringing joy into the making of it.
***
Now, wiggle your fingers and toes, take a deep breath, and as you stand up, stretch and open your arms to receive this blessing from the universe. Namaste- Lia
Breathe, and start to release the recent past, and, as you go, the further past.
Feel where your body is making contact with the floor. Breathe into your heels, and release. Breathe into your calves, and release.
The back of your knees, your thighs, and release. Now breathe into your shoulders and release. Your upper arms, elbows, lower arms, hands and release.
Go back to the base of your spine, breathe and release. Your lower back, middle back, between your shoulder blades. Work your way all the way up your spine and release from every vertebrae. Now your neck, your jaw and your head.
You may see people or situations come up as you do this, just watch them appear in your mind, bless them and let them go.
Take a deep breath and completely release your past. Now breathe and release your future, also blessing it.
You are now resting between your past and your future.
Breathe,and float there awhile. Just neutral, relaxed.
Floating but supported, no agenda.
Be here awhile.
***
Visualize your light body hovering above you. See it as your perfect body- all cells functioning perfectly- all systems working well.
Gently bring your light body into your body lying on the floor.
Let it float in. See how it fits your body, filling all the way to your toes and fingertips, all the way along your spine, filling all organs, muscles, every space.
Open to health, vitality, perfect function. Be here awhile.
***
Let the light bring you the new energy of autumn- crisp, light, spicy.
Energy that is yours to use, to create the future you want, bringing joy into the making of it.
***
Now, wiggle your fingers and toes, take a deep breath, and as you stand up, stretch and open your arms to receive this blessing from the universe. Namaste- Lia
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Clearing Tension
Do you feel tense? Think about it- when we do, it means we are holding on to things we don't need.
After the tension-provoking incident is over, the tenseness becomes a habit and we oftentimes are unaware we are holding it in our bodies.
So today, lets work on releasing that tension.
Visualize your tension as a clamp or vise around the issues you are dealing with.
Begin with the area around your feet and legs. Release the tension and watch it go flying away. Wiggle your legs and feet- better, yes?
Now go to your first chakra at the base of your spine, unclamp the clamp, watch it dissolve and the tenseness fly away.
Second chakra, the same, third chakra, do the same. Soften the belly area after releasing here.
Heart chakra, take a breath and release the clamp on the outbreath.
Uncramp your heart.
Go to the throat and release, continuing to the shoulder area and down the arms and hands. Turn your neck slowly from side to side.
Now focus on your jaw, which is like a vise and holds alot of our unconscious tension.
Relax the jaw, let your teeth unclench, soften your tongue and mouth, letting them be loose. Breath through your nose.
Now the forehead- unfurrow your brow, let the area around your eyes smooth out- breathe.
The seventh chakra above your head has probably been blocked by all the tension throughout your body. Clear away any blocks to your Higher Self energy. Whew! That feels better.
Breathe, breathe, breathe!
Let the energy flow into your body from the crown. Let it be a deeply healing lavender energy. Soothe all those places we just released from. They feel a little beat up, don't they?
Let the purple- pink come in and completely heal your body and aura. Take some time with this. Open to receiving this comfort in all your cells.
***
When you are ready, change the purple-pink to a strong rose gold color. Breathe, let it fill all areas of your body, becoming very vibrant, fortifying your mind and body as you step back into your world today.
Hope this helped- Namaste, Lia
After the tension-provoking incident is over, the tenseness becomes a habit and we oftentimes are unaware we are holding it in our bodies.
So today, lets work on releasing that tension.
Visualize your tension as a clamp or vise around the issues you are dealing with.
Begin with the area around your feet and legs. Release the tension and watch it go flying away. Wiggle your legs and feet- better, yes?
Now go to your first chakra at the base of your spine, unclamp the clamp, watch it dissolve and the tenseness fly away.
Second chakra, the same, third chakra, do the same. Soften the belly area after releasing here.
Heart chakra, take a breath and release the clamp on the outbreath.
Uncramp your heart.
Go to the throat and release, continuing to the shoulder area and down the arms and hands. Turn your neck slowly from side to side.
Now focus on your jaw, which is like a vise and holds alot of our unconscious tension.
Relax the jaw, let your teeth unclench, soften your tongue and mouth, letting them be loose. Breath through your nose.
Now the forehead- unfurrow your brow, let the area around your eyes smooth out- breathe.
The seventh chakra above your head has probably been blocked by all the tension throughout your body. Clear away any blocks to your Higher Self energy. Whew! That feels better.
Breathe, breathe, breathe!
Let the energy flow into your body from the crown. Let it be a deeply healing lavender energy. Soothe all those places we just released from. They feel a little beat up, don't they?
Let the purple- pink come in and completely heal your body and aura. Take some time with this. Open to receiving this comfort in all your cells.
***
When you are ready, change the purple-pink to a strong rose gold color. Breathe, let it fill all areas of your body, becoming very vibrant, fortifying your mind and body as you step back into your world today.
Hope this helped- Namaste, Lia
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
For Becky
I lost a best friend a few weeks ago.
Luckily, she had called me, then I called her, then she called me. We said " I love you" and " I love you, too." The last time she called, I did not call her back - I was busy with a wedding.
The doctors told her she had three to four years left, which we talked about. We both thought that was so, but then everything sped up.
We had grown apart over the years, but as children we were very close. That spirit is the one I miss. Playful, funny, goofy and tortured at times by her sensitivity- I understood that-
NOW of course I wish I could have looked beyond the differences in our later lives and connected sooner.
Bless this soul that passed out of this world. I hope the angels are welcoming her. She had great friends and fun at times in her life. We all have the pictures to prove it! These are a comfort.
So, if you are thinking about looking up a good friend from your past to chat with, just do it. You never know how long you have to talk in the here and now.
And have fun doing it- Becky would have wanted you to.
Luckily, she had called me, then I called her, then she called me. We said " I love you" and " I love you, too." The last time she called, I did not call her back - I was busy with a wedding.
The doctors told her she had three to four years left, which we talked about. We both thought that was so, but then everything sped up.
We had grown apart over the years, but as children we were very close. That spirit is the one I miss. Playful, funny, goofy and tortured at times by her sensitivity- I understood that-
NOW of course I wish I could have looked beyond the differences in our later lives and connected sooner.
Bless this soul that passed out of this world. I hope the angels are welcoming her. She had great friends and fun at times in her life. We all have the pictures to prove it! These are a comfort.
So, if you are thinking about looking up a good friend from your past to chat with, just do it. You never know how long you have to talk in the here and now.
And have fun doing it- Becky would have wanted you to.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Depression - we don't want to be there!
If you are battling serious depression, you probably need to see a therapist,and perhaps a nutritionist, and maybe get on meds.
However, we all go into a mild depression from time to time and here are some ways that I have found to help me work my way out of it.
Get to a place that has natural light. Spend lots of time outside.
Exercise, walk the dog, go to the gym, even if you don't feel like it.
Throw stuff away- de-clutter a bit.
Get into another reality- a good book, a movie, etc.
Talk to people when you are out doing errands.
Write down your plan for the day, or week, or year,- figure out what your goals are.
Plan a trip.
Take on a home improvement project.
Join a book group or take a class.
Volunteer to help someone else.
Do some kind of artwork.
Cry, laugh, breathe.
Treat yourself to a favorite food or shop for something for yourself.
Meditate, particularly using the clean-out techniques at the beginning of each meditation. Then open to new energy to guide you forward.
Keep doing all of the above.
Good luck and I am sure you have additional techniques of your own- we don't want to be there! So, til next time- Lia
However, we all go into a mild depression from time to time and here are some ways that I have found to help me work my way out of it.
Get to a place that has natural light. Spend lots of time outside.
Exercise, walk the dog, go to the gym, even if you don't feel like it.
Throw stuff away- de-clutter a bit.
Get into another reality- a good book, a movie, etc.
Talk to people when you are out doing errands.
Write down your plan for the day, or week, or year,- figure out what your goals are.
Plan a trip.
Take on a home improvement project.
Join a book group or take a class.
Volunteer to help someone else.
Do some kind of artwork.
Cry, laugh, breathe.
Treat yourself to a favorite food or shop for something for yourself.
Meditate, particularly using the clean-out techniques at the beginning of each meditation. Then open to new energy to guide you forward.
Keep doing all of the above.
Good luck and I am sure you have additional techniques of your own- we don't want to be there! So, til next time- Lia
Friday, July 17, 2015
Transmissions
Sometimes when you read a book, it resonates so much, it is as if you already know the information.
In some of these blogs, an energy is created where the words can transform you, even if it is just for a minute or so.
A work of art, being open and in nature,can also do this.
What is revealed is a truth you feel inside.
A truth about being human, or about what makes up the world, the patterns or fabric of organization or randomness that exist.( I know, patterns of randomness is a contradiction but I wanted to say it!)
Hard to explain but delicious and profound when you feel truth at this level.
Sometimes when you are speaking with another person, the words just spill out of you as if you are transmitting them from another source. Or the person is transmitting for you.
You step back and go Wow! where did that come from?
I think it comes from your highest self that is connecting to a power that is greater than your everyday self.
Try to be aware and recognize these moments of guidance.
These moments can also be in the form of very "conscious" dreams, or thoughts that come to you in the morning or right before you fall asleep.
We are so lucky to have these intuitions. They can affect our lives in a positive way if we just listen and are grateful.
Namaste - Lia
In some of these blogs, an energy is created where the words can transform you, even if it is just for a minute or so.
A work of art, being open and in nature,can also do this.
What is revealed is a truth you feel inside.
A truth about being human, or about what makes up the world, the patterns or fabric of organization or randomness that exist.( I know, patterns of randomness is a contradiction but I wanted to say it!)
Hard to explain but delicious and profound when you feel truth at this level.
Sometimes when you are speaking with another person, the words just spill out of you as if you are transmitting them from another source. Or the person is transmitting for you.
You step back and go Wow! where did that come from?
I think it comes from your highest self that is connecting to a power that is greater than your everyday self.
Try to be aware and recognize these moments of guidance.
These moments can also be in the form of very "conscious" dreams, or thoughts that come to you in the morning or right before you fall asleep.
We are so lucky to have these intuitions. They can affect our lives in a positive way if we just listen and are grateful.
Namaste - Lia
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Charging Your Aura
You know, we are always charging up our phones, I think we need to charge up our auras, too.
Ground, breathe and center yourself.
Notice any jumpiness or uncomfortable feelings. These could be
things hanging around in your aura ( the area extending out from your body for 2-3 feet ).
Spin off all this stuff, be it concepts, others' thoughts, your own old ideas, or potential imbalances that could cause health problems in the future.
Let your aura become like a small tornado and spin off anything you don't need.
Do this from your feet, spinning all the way up your torso to the top of your head. Spin!
You don't have to know what is flying off, just intend for anything unhealthy or worn out to fly off.
Take some time.
When you feel cleaner and lighter, slow the spinning down, re-ground, and breathe.
Breathe in earth energy, bringing it up through your feet and legs, and continuing up your spine to the top of your head.
Then, on the exhale, bring energy from above in through your crown and let it flow to your feet.
So, now you are circulating your energy- earth energy up the back, cosmic energy down the front, all mingling in a circuit of energy. Inhale, up the back, exhale, down the front, doesn't it feel good to be moving your own energy in this way?
Take some time to enjoy this movement, this current or flow that you are now aligned with.
***
Next, begin to fill in your aura with the most exquisite color from above, the color that makes you feel the best for this time in your life, or just for this day.
Let it fill in completely, every nook and cranny, smoothing and soothing your aura.Take some time.
***
When you are full, give your aura a charge of energy and watch it glow!
You are ready to face your day with health, openness and vitality!
Namaste- Lia
Ground, breathe and center yourself.
Notice any jumpiness or uncomfortable feelings. These could be
things hanging around in your aura ( the area extending out from your body for 2-3 feet ).
Spin off all this stuff, be it concepts, others' thoughts, your own old ideas, or potential imbalances that could cause health problems in the future.
Let your aura become like a small tornado and spin off anything you don't need.
Do this from your feet, spinning all the way up your torso to the top of your head. Spin!
You don't have to know what is flying off, just intend for anything unhealthy or worn out to fly off.
Take some time.
When you feel cleaner and lighter, slow the spinning down, re-ground, and breathe.
Breathe in earth energy, bringing it up through your feet and legs, and continuing up your spine to the top of your head.
Then, on the exhale, bring energy from above in through your crown and let it flow to your feet.
So, now you are circulating your energy- earth energy up the back, cosmic energy down the front, all mingling in a circuit of energy. Inhale, up the back, exhale, down the front, doesn't it feel good to be moving your own energy in this way?
Take some time to enjoy this movement, this current or flow that you are now aligned with.
***
Next, begin to fill in your aura with the most exquisite color from above, the color that makes you feel the best for this time in your life, or just for this day.
Let it fill in completely, every nook and cranny, smoothing and soothing your aura.Take some time.
***
When you are full, give your aura a charge of energy and watch it glow!
You are ready to face your day with health, openness and vitality!
Namaste- Lia
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