Energy of the Day
Sunday, August 30, 2020 is about change. New ideas, experiences, and ways of doing things may call to you. The desire for improvement is strong. It is a time to become enlightened (see more clearly) and grow. Prepare for the future by getting the things you need. This may be as simple as getting groceries for the next week or as complex as making sure your family is prepared in case of a natural disaster. Connect with those you care about and get some extra rest.
Photo by: Małgorzata Głuchowska
Candle Meditation
This meditation can be done in a couple of ways:
If you have a candle, you can put it on a table in front of you (in a safe way, of course) in a darkened room.
If you do not want to use a candle, you can close your eyes and think of a fire source - a candle, a campfire, or even the sun.
Stare at the fire, either in real life or in your mind. Let your mind empty and focus only on the flame. When your mind feels still, imagine bringing the warm, illuminating light into your body as you breathe in. Visualize it filling and purifying your whole body. As you breathe out, see the light getting stored in the area of your belly just below your belly button. If you get distracted, just refocus on the flame. Do this for about 5 minutes.
To modify this meditation for younger children, just tell them to sit and watch the fire dance. Only do this exercise for as long as the child is able to sit still and watch the flame.
You may also want to continue doing the ‘Heal the Inside to Heal the Outside’ meditation from Saturday, August 29, 2020.
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Did any new and illuminating thoughts come into your mind as you watched the flame? Tell us about it!