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Green Tree Meditation!
Whether or not you feel connected to the non-human animals that inhabit
our planet, try the following visualization. If you open your heart and
your mind, you can connect to the very essence of an animal and feel
their natural power.
Begin by sitting or lying quietly with your eyes gently closed. Take two
deep breaths, inhaling through your nose, exhaling through your mouth.
As your breathing finds its normal rhythm, instruct your physical body
to relax.
Begin at your toes and slowly bring warm, relaxing energy up your body
to the top of your head. As your physical body continues to relax into
the visualization, begin to create a picture in your mind's eye.
First imagine yourself standing at the base of a very large tree. As you
look up into the tree, you see countless limbs filled with green leaves
how inviting and safe it is. As you stand at the base of the tree,
you notice a squirrel standing beside you. He pays no attention to you
and begins to scurry up the trunk of the tree toward one of the lowest
branches.
You watch as he confidently makes his way higher and higher in the tree.
Imagine what it might feel like to be a squirrel: small, light body,
heart racing, so much to do now become a squirrel for a moment.
As you begin to move up the tree, you feel light and agile. You can feel
your tiny feet as they touch the bark of the tree and your tail as it
flicks back and forth for balance when you run out onto a branch.
You go to the end of each interesting branch as you work your way nearly
to the top of the tree. Spend a few moments exploring examine each
limb all the way to the top. When you reach the top, there, nestled
in the bend of the highest branches, is your home. Built of leaves and
twigs, it gives you a safe, welcome
place to rest for a moment. Go into the nest and enjoy the peace and
quiet for as long as you like.
When you feel completely rejuvenated, return to the base of the tree
knowing that you understand a little bit more about another inhabitant
of your world.
Sit at the base of the tree and once again take two deep breaths. As you
feel your lungs expand, re-energize your body by bringing healthy, warm
energy from the top of your head down to the tips of your toes. When you
feel ready, gently move your fingers and
toes and slowly open your eyes.
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