So Let’s Begin…

ZEN LIFE:  THE SKUNK MEDITATION SCRIPT

Take a deep breath,

and let yourself relax,

opening yourself 

to a new journey.

PAUSE

Take another deep breath,

and give yourself permission

to be transformed–

transformed into a creature

that is deeply misunderstood.

So, breathe again,

and release any judgment;

Stay open to the journey.

PAUSE

As you breathe in again,

you become aware

of the scent of pine and wood.

You notice you now have 

rich, black fur that’s soft and protective.

And, there’s a snowy stripe of fur

running down your back,

as well as a bushy tail 

that helps you balance.

You are an adorable skunk.

PAUSE

The first thing you notice

about your new state of being

is a sense of stillness,

a deep feeling of peace

in all of your core.

PAUSE

Now, imagine if you can,

feeling curious about your surroundings.

Everything is interesting,

Take a minute and observe

tiny acorn that rolls down a hill.

Take a minute to observe a leaf

Tumbling in a breeze.

Take a minute to notice

a mouse scampering

through the pine needles.

They all fascinate you.

PAUSE

After a moment, 

you observe 

a badger coming close, 

growling.

Yet, your stillness remains.

You stomp your feet,

scratch the ground,

do a little dance–

all to remind the badger

that you can simply 

spray him.

The badger retreats.

PAUSE

Now, breathe,

and come back to the here and now

as you.

And, as you do,

notice the solid calm

of the skunk

is still present in you.

PAUSE

Breathe.

And acknowledge the awareness

that you now have the power to assert

without being aggressive.

In other words,

you have the power to 

remain calm and centered

in all situations.

Because, now, 

you embody

the Zen of the skunk.

Forever more.

NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL