Earth Meditation by Helen Storm
Before beginning make sure you are comfortable and will not be disturbed. When you are ready, begin breathing slowly. In through your mouth, out through your nose. (Pause)
When you are relaxed, you see you are standing atop a staircase. Walk down the staircase. (Pause)
At the bottom is a door. Open the door and walk through it. (Pause)
You see you are in a forest. Trees rise high around you. The sun twinkles through the tops. You hear birds. Look around. Note any animals you see. (Pause)
You see an overgrown path in front of you. You follow it. The birds are still chattering. You glimpse a squirrel running through the branches. There are other animals. (Pause)
Finally, you reach a meadow. In the center of the meadow is a tall oak. A woman sits at its base. As you approach her you notice her hair is green and leaves appear to be growing from it. Her skin is dark, and her eyes yellow. Her hands are the talons of the birds. (Pause)
When you stand before her, she speaks: �I am the Earth Mother. All you see before me is mine. All the Earth�s bounty belongs to me. What your desires is mine to give. Tell me, what do you desire?�
Reply. Listen to her responses. Note any knowledge or wisdom she imparts to you. (Pause)
When you finish speaking, follow the path back through the forest. Be aware of any signs or animals you meet along the path. (Pause)
Go back through the door and return up the stops. (Pause)
At the top open your eyes feeling relaxed, refreshed, and remembering all you have learned.
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