Winter Solstice

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The shortest day and longest night of the year was believed to be the sun’s “rebirth,” on the following morning. The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter while the Southern Hemisphere moves into summer. The earth and its cyclical changes impact human life both positively and negatively. The darkness induces depression for some people while the colder temperatures invigorate others. To create a bit of winter balance, here is a guided meditation to inspire a sense of “rebirth” in your life. Below the image is a link to an upcoming meditation set for December 17th, 2021 so be sure to set a reminder.

This is a great time to set simple yet achievable goals starting before the new year as we all know how well that works. These mini goals will serve as a distraction or a tour guide around emotional black holes. For anyone who thrives in the winter season, this meditation will provide validation and encouragement to keep going. There are thirteen days until the winter solstice on December 21st so start mentally preparing a self-care and mental health practice. These meditations are a great way to get started. How can you nurture yourself and what can you do to transition into a new and sometimes challenging season?

Photo by: Denys Nevozhai @dnevozhai

Creating Alignment

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Photo by: Susanna Marsiglia @sushimi

Creating alignment within the mind, body and home takes practice. Alignment is in constant movement, wherever your focus is, everything else in your environment shifts in that direction.

Alignment in the mind happens during meditation or when you stop a negative thought with a pivoting counter thought. Alignment in a literal sense for the body affects posture and organs while also reflecting your state of mind. If you’re depressed and slouched then your spine is curved and your organs are compressed. Standing straight with an imaginary string pulling from the top of your head, chin parallel to the floor, pelvis slightly tucked and weight evenly distributed on the feet will create automatic shifts in mood and joint pressure. Alignment in the home is effected by the placement of furniture and the arrangement of your favorite items that bring a sense of comfort mixed with safety. Now would be an appropriate time to take a deep breath, say your favorite mantra (use Sat Nam if you if your mind just went blank) correct your posture and walk around your home tidying up and adjusting items until they feel refreshed. Doing these three things are the mental and physical acts of creating alignment. Anytime you feel off, repeat these steps…oh and drink water too.

Here is a meditation for alignment

Meditation for Patience

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Photo by: Ashley Batz @ashleybatz

Photo by: Ashley Batz @ashleybatz

PATIENCE…this is not the first or only post about patience on this blog, however, it is necessary to have reminders every so often. The practice of patience requires maintenance…lots of daily and sometimes hourly maintenance. Patience can be a daunting attribute to acquire so cultivating patience for your patience practice seems to be the key. In the meantime, here is a great meditation to help you along the way.

Meditation for Patience by Power Thoughts Meditation Club

Meditations for Creativity

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Photo by: Tim Mossholder @timmossholder

Photo by: Tim Mossholder @timmossholder

Tap into your inner creative self with these guided meditations below. You have creativity no matter how much you doubt, resist or believe that it has abandoned you. It lives within every living being. Creativity is not limited to the arts, it is ingrained in our daily negotiations, navigation, planning and survival. Creativity can be cultivated and enhance the strengths you’re aware of and use in your professional life. Becoming aware of your creativity through meditation or creative exercises will not instantly turn you into a hippy dippy, pachouli smelling, tree hugging, cannabis smoking, tie-dye wearing, free-loving, Vdub bus driving…you get the idea. Although, some of those things aren’t so bad. Haa Just relax and enjoy these creativity meditations and share them with anyone that may benefit from them.

15 minute Creativity Meditation by Mindful Movement

9 hour Sleep Meditation for Unleashing Creativity by Mindful Movement

Autumn Meditation

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Crisp fall air cleanses the lungs and forces us to acknowledge the shift in seasons. As we pull out the cozy sweaters and warm up apple cider, it’s only natural to reflect upon the past nine months of the year. This transition into the fourth quarter of the year provides us with an opportunity to make any adjustments needed to goals or plans. The key is to not get discouraged if the goals have taken a detour or broke down months ago. Evaluate where you are and decide what makes sense for you now and make a short term plan to close out the year with a sense of accomplishment.

Here are a few Autumn mediations to get the most out of a fresh new season!

Autumn Equinox Meditation by Great Meditation

Autumn Equinox Guided Meditation by Mystical Art