So Let’s Begin…

THE FOREST:  CONNECTING TO THE CALM MEDITATION SCRIPT

Breathe in a

Deep cleansing breath,

A breath that fills you

And brings tranquility to you.

PAUSE

And while breathing,

Just let your shoulders drop,

And any tension you feel,

Dissipate–

Just melt away.

PAUSE

Now, see if you can imagine

Standing at the edge of a forest,

Lush green,

Full of sights, sounds and smells.

And now, take a step into the forest.

PAUSE

As you step into the forest,

A calm washes over you,

A feeling of infinite peace.

Embrace the feeling.

PAUSE

While walking,

You notice the tiny twigs

That snap and crackle

Beneath your feet

Like a calming, musical rhythm.

Listen to the rhythm..

PAUSE

Moving farther into the forest,

Your lungs fill

With the cool, misty air

Of the woods,

And it feels peaceful

And expansive.

Breathe in the misty air.

PAUSE

Now, imagine the scent

Of the forest–

Sweet-smelling pine,

Woody plants–

All tickling your nose.

Enjoy the fragrances.

PAUSE 

And, now you reach out

And run your hand along

The trunk of an ancient pine,

Feeling the ridges and valleys

Of the bark.

And this grounds you.

Stay grounded.

PAUSE

Now, imagine yourself

Standing in the middle 

Of the forest,

Blending with it.

Connecting with it.

Allowing it to bring

Its calm to you.

Experience the calm.

PAUSE

After a few moments,

It’s time to leave the forest,

But as you walk back to its edge,

You know the forest lives in you.

You are one with the calm

Of the forest.

NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL