The following comes from Elephant Journal: www.elephantjournal.com
With Thanksgiving
looming so close, I am both tenderly and painfully aware of those loved ones
who are not at my table.
Some because they
live far away, some because they have passed on, and some because of old hurts
that have not yet mended.
Recently I came upon
a meditation which honors the connectedness we have to all human beings. This
week, I am guiding this meditation during shavasana in all of my classes. It can
also be done in comfortable seated pose.
I offer this
meditation to all of us who desire to honor their relationships—past, present
and future.
I offer this meditation
to all of us who desire to honor their relationships—past, present and future.
The breath connects us
to all those who have come before us, all those who share this planet with us
in this moment, and all those who will come after us. Use the simple act of
breathing to remind yourself of this connection.
Bring to mind a person
who is nearby, physically. Someone who is sharing this very room, or home with
you. As you inhale, take in their physical presence. As you exhale, send them
awareness and appreciation.
Bring to mind a person
who is close to your heart, but far from you. As you inhale, bring them to
mind. As you exhale, send them love and support.
Bring to mind a person
who is suffering. As you inhale, breathe in awareness of their suffering, and
as you exhale, send them compassion and understanding.
Bring to mind an
ancestor, a predecessor—someone whose very life has made your present
experience possible. As you inhale, take in the meaning of their life, and as
you exhale, send them gratitude.
Bring to mind all those
who will come after you. As you inhale, experience the beauty of your own life.
As you exhale, send them the fruits of your life, and hope for the future.
Namaste.
ED: Brianna B.(Elephant Journa)
ED: Brianna B.(Elephant Journa)
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