Thanks: The Habit Of Action And Celebration!

Hey there,

This is Jen with Laughing Lotus Wellness.

Welcome to our meditation practice.

Welcome into our meditation.

Thanks,

The habit of celebration.

And I want to open as well with this idea that giving thanks is an action item.

It's something that we want to do actively.

Rather than just thinking the thoughts or having the emotions,

It's really about putting it into play in our lives.

And so you're going to notice that theme throughout our meditation today,

And so just wanted to offer that up as we settle in.

And so I invite you to sink and settle here,

Either seated or lying down,

Whatever feels best and resonates for you most today.

I always invite you to join us,

Eyes closed or soften gaze with the focal point.

And then just beginning to drop into the breath,

Coming into this moment,

Making any adjustments to make yourself more comfortable,

Right,

Your props,

Clothing,

Your body,

Whatever you're needing.

And I invite you to begin our journey today by tapping into the layers of your being,

Calling awareness into how the physical body is showing up today,

Just noticing.

No judgment,

Just bringing awareness.

And then allowing that layer of your awareness to release away.

Knowing you can pick everything up when we're done with our practice.

Just allowing anything that might pull our focus away to kind of release and float away.

And then we move into the space of the mind,

The thoughts.

Just noticing what's showing up here.

Our minds are super busy places and the ego wants to press in and fill our time full of thoughts.

So,

So normal.

And for this time and journey today,

I invite you to go inward and just imagine that you can release that layer of awareness as well.

Picking up the plans for the rest of the day or thoughts about where you have been up to this moment,

All of that can float away for our journey.

And having released that layer,

Moving inward yet into the layer of emotion.

And just being aware in this moment what emotions might be showing up for your practice.

And again,

Releasing that layer as you move inward yet into that wisdom and intuition,

The space of insight and awareness.

Just showing up and opening space to be aware of anything showing up in that layer of your being.

Meditation can be a really powerful tool to light up and spark energy in that intuition space.

And so you might notice a difference between when you start a practice and when you end a practice.

And releasing that layer away again,

Going in further yet to that purest consciousness,

That soul.

Just showing up for a moment,

Having released the other layers,

Really showing up in this present moment as the purest form of who you are.

Like pure light,

Pure consciousness.

Without all the layers of things covering us up.

And realizing how all of the layers are made of energy.

And they just represent the different layers of your energy experience here.

It's really powerful to allow those energies to release those layers to really show up fully present in the soul,

The light,

And pure energy.

And as we begin our journey today,

We begin with setting the tone of our practice.

You can do that by setting your own intention or borrowing the sankalpa I've created for our group.

Planting the seed of this thought using my words,

The sure words if they resonate.

I'm grateful to give thanks by way of making my gratitude an action in which I bring my beliefs,

Thoughts,

And feelings into movement in order to raise the vibration for everyone and everything around me.

I am grateful to give thanks by way of making my gratitude an action in which I bring my beliefs,

Thoughts,

And feelings into movement in order to raise the vibration for everyone and everything around me.

I am grateful to give thanks by way of making my gratitude an action in which I bring my beliefs,

Thoughts,

And feelings into movement in order to raise the vibration for everyone and everything around me.

And for today,

Your journey will be of an imagined nature because really your soul floats like a spark.

But I invite you to tap into that sense of movement,

Of the energy flowing in a forward direction as we hike into a vast landscape of magical beauty.

In this space,

We notice that everything is shimmering and alive as if the veil that covers our awareness is lifted and we can see things in their truest form much like our souls with the layers lifted,

Showing up in purest form.

And looking around,

We can see energy in all things.

And on our path,

We see a tree swaying in the breeze,

The leaves rustle.

We can see the energetic waves coming out of the tree's aura,

Beautiful and wise,

And energy flowing from the tree.

And you can begin to see almost a face in that tree and a spark right where the heart of the tree is.

And next,

We notice that there is a creek alongside us on the right side of the path and this too is alive.

The flow of the water creating a soothing backdrop of sound as you walk along the path.

There is also an inner light there,

A spark within the water,

And you can see little fish like dancing fairies within the water,

Dancing in celebration.

And there is a sense of celebration in the air.

You can feel the joy and the movement in this place.

As you float along the path of stone through the grass that is swaying and the birds are singing,

Taking in the life with which these beings are exuding as you walk around a curve in the path.

Begin to climb slowly as the trail winds up and around the side of the mountain,

Placing your energy out towards the mountain,

Sensing its presence.

Noticing a face carved out of the jagged rock,

Yet it looks kind and welcoming,

Full of wisdom.

And the energy of this space is alive,

Full of joy,

Anchored in rootedness.

And you feel grateful just to be here,

Floating along in the breeze.

And as you move,

You begin to see sparks like fairy lights flowing towards you on the trail and sense the vibration in them.

These souls have paved the path for you.

They're floating back the way you came,

Complete in their journey.

And you can sense their excitement for you and the blessings that they send as they move away.

There is a deep sense of magic in this place and you feel the familiarity and the energy and begin to prepare yourself for the journey.

And as you come around it bend in the trail,

There's an opening into the mountain and a door into it,

A shimmering veil.

You are instantly aware that this is a sacred space.

Not everyone is able to see it at all times.

You see more of the sparks coming towards you and passing you as they exit.

And you can hear their intentions for you and one another.

May you be filled with gratitude.

May you send it out.

May you give thanks.

May you surround others in blessing and light.

And you are filled with the most beautiful sense of community,

Connection and love with these beings.

Even though you cannot see their traditional human form,

You can sense that this is the best version of each of them.

That you are being blessed to witness the light and divinity of their souls.

And as you walk the slot canyon walls that shimmer gold in the sunshine,

Flowing through the canyon,

The vibration is emanating in this space.

It is beyond what you've experienced.

It is ancient and sacred.

And now you can faintly make out these little bells and tones as you see the sparks and know that this is how they sound as they communicate.

But if you listen deeply,

You can make out the words.

The excitement is palpable,

The celebration deeply felt.

And the path before you appears to be made of beautiful stone,

Almost like tiger's eye.

Beautiful deep chocolate and gold swirling together.

And noting a circular building ahead,

You have this sense of deja vu.

You've been here before and excitement leaps in your heart.

This is a healing space of love and light,

Of potential and awareness.

Before you enter,

You feel magnetic sensation bringing your movement to a halt and a brilliant vortex of energy and light begins to surround you as it swirls,

Dances and moves around you.

You can hear that you are being prepared and cleansed before you enter the sanctuary.

That whatever is no longer serving you is being gathered up in this vortex and swept up and away from you.

You have this incredible sensation in the inside of your body as the lightness and tingling fills you as the energy moves up and away.

Most profound is the shift in your mind.

Receptive,

Aware,

Insightful and wise.

Prepared for this next layer of the journey.

It fears,

Doubts,

Questions drift away as if on a current of energy.

Your mind feels cleaner,

Clearer with a deep state of awareness and connection.

And now perceiving that energy as it pulls you forward again to the beautiful sanctuary.

Sensing that pop as you move through into that circular space as if moving through a veil.

In this incredible space are seven big flat stones,

Colors of the rainbow.

The walls appear as if they go on forever in an opalescent shifting and moving along the walls.

You know that this is a sacred space of wisdom and travel.

Above you,

You are shocked to see the dawning morning sky even though it was clearly day when you entered.

The light is a play of purple pinks,

Coral with a beautiful gold with the sun just beginning to make itself known on a horizon.

Pause here in this incredible space and feel the deepest connection and awe as your spirit is alive with joy.

You can barely contain the excitement for this journey and you move to touch the wall knowing that this is the way to travel to the lesson for this day.

Ripples floating away from where your spark comes into contact and that sensation of static not painful,

Just feeling of it along your soul.

Pressing in fully now that sensation of moving through the veil and into a new space.

In this beautiful space you hear a voice and it says,

You are here to give thanks for your journey.

We will take time to connect with the length of your life and to see the places where you were given gifts for this journey.

You become aware that this is not your voice but the voice of a guide,

An ancient being,

An angel,

A light vessel that is holding space for you here.

And feeling the peace of this place and the familiarity of the voice,

You nod and say,

I am ready.

Before you is a beautiful bed of stone,

Deep blue,

And it's covered in a very soft and plush blanket.

The guide,

Unseen,

Encourages you to lie down and relax.

And then you hear,

This is your life.

Look up and remember,

Looking up at that domed ceiling,

Going back in time,

A sense of reversing,

The scenes before you much like a video along the timeline of your life.

And sensing that time of birth,

Seeing yourself as an infant,

Toddler,

Beginning to unravel the story of your life,

Just like a movie.

Lying here now with a breath steady and even,

Taking in the journey of your life,

Pausing when you recall moments,

Times,

Events,

People,

Where you were granted incredible gifts.

At the time,

They may not have felt like much,

But now in this sacred space,

All the layers removed,

You can really see how the small moments added up to creating a space for who you are now and how you got to be where you are.

And as you breathe here,

Reviewing your life,

Taking a moment of gratitude for each moment of kindness,

Taking time to really see the beauty you've been granted.

I know.

And as you lie here and take this in,

Tears lie down your face.

You have been so blessed and in so many moments and really sensing the heart of your spark grow and expand in celebration.

This sense of being granted these people,

These moments,

These experiences as planned for your exact journey in your growth and into your purpose.

And now you can hear that same voice again,

Warm and nurturing.

This is your story.

Not one other being has the same story.

You were made for this soul journey.

These experiences,

People,

Places and teachers have helped mold you into the soul you are in this very moment.

And I invite you to review how you've thanked these moments,

Experiences and souls for their role in your time here.

And with the breath,

Celebrating those moments for a few moments just like this.

And softly speaking,

Your guide offers,

My love,

Now it is time to see the importance of saying thank you,

Of offering your gratitude for the kindness and lessons you've received,

To make it a habit of celebrating your thanks.

As you review those moments,

You begin to see how those souls expand,

How the moments become greater forms of celebration because you brought it into consciousness.

Those lights are forever changed in your acknowledgement.

Further you can see how they continue to go out and spread that light and generosity even further.

Making that connection that to give thanks is to amplify that energy and sensation and vibration.

That beautiful gentle voice of light comes through again and says,

Please go forth and give thanks to those who need to know how they've played pivotal roles in your journey.

Creating movement through action and celebration of acknowledging the gifts received for anyone,

Place or moment that needs it.

You may have missed taking this with you as your soul work.

For it is when we celebrate the goodness that we amplify it and spread it further to the world,

Making it a habit to celebrate and to amplify the beauty of the moments.

Further you begin to have this sense of yourself in its atoms slowly releasing,

Coming undone so that your outer barriers floating outward in all directions,

Carrying with it that gratitude and graciousness.

You can see how you blend with the other soul lights.

Now you are all connected.

You can expand in celebration of these shared moments,

Places and stories.

Looking back from that journey now that spark of light feels like an explosion of joy,

Gratitude and celebration.

You are inspired to go out and make certain that you have given your thanks for everything you've ever been given.

And your guide says,

This is your divinity.

It is your divine right to these experiences and your divine job to celebrate and have gratitude for them.

As you move forward,

Openly share that love and light as you are granted it,

Amplify that light and be able to receive that same light when you give out kindness.

This is the best version of you.

Full of light,

Full of love and full of potential.

As you leave here today,

I am filling you with the ability to remember this,

Placing an extra spark of light in your heart and soul that you remember what this feels like.

I ask you to share it.

Go out and greet everyone as a prayer,

As if you can bless each and every person that you encounter.

As sending a wave of gratitude to your beautiful guide,

You commit to giving movement to your gratitude,

To celebrating these moments.

And getting up now from your bed of stone,

Moving towards the veil wall and into the circular space with the sunrise overhead and the circle of stones,

Floating back out through the luminescent and shimmering door.

You see the other lights moving towards you and sending blessings onto them.

May you be in gratitude.

May you give it movement and celebrate the gifts of your moments and sensing the love freely flowing among these lights.

There is no separation,

Only connection.

And finding your way back down the mountain,

Sensing the energy flowing through your body,

Clarity,

Lightness,

Beauty and warmth.

Heart lit up,

Having seen your gifts and having given thanks and prepared to give gratitude and celebration for those moments,

To make gratitude a habit,

A celebration and an action.

And breathing here to absorb this journey for just a few moments more.

Colorful and And returning to that intention or sankalpa for practice,

Once again,

Sending it even more deeply through the layers of our being to amplify the meaning of the words,

Using my words as your words if they resonate.

I am grateful that I give thanks in bring my beliefs into movement in order to raise the vibration for everyone and everything around me.

I am grateful to give thanks by way in bring my beliefs through movement to raise the vibration for everyone and everything around me.

I am grateful to give thanks by way of making my gratitude and action in which I celebrate my beliefs,

Thoughts,

And feelings into movement in order to raise the vibration for everyone and everything around me.

Slowly beginning to return to the earth body,

Feeling the sense of muscles and bones,

Paying attention to how you're feeling,

Just noticing the experience of celebrating the gifts you've been given,

Of giving thanks as an action,

Sensing the incredible moments,

Places,

Stories,

People,

And experiences that have paved the path for your life,

Your learning,

And growth.

Bringing awareness to the breath in your body as it expands the chest,

Ribs,

And belly,

Pulling in more of that vital life force energy.

Beginning to run the thumbs across the fingertips,

Gently wiggling fingers and toes,

Invite you to rub your hands together,

Creating a sense of energy,

Invite you to rub your hands together,

Creating some warmth,

And placing one or both hands over the heart to have gratitude for this journey,

Expanding and amplifying your gratitude into action and habit,

Into celebration.

And as you breathe here,

Considering how you will take this felt sense of embodying gratitude as an action,

How it feels to amplify goodness by acknowledging it.

And as we gently close our practice,

I encourage you to take this sense of gratitude and celebration with you,

To pass it on to every person,

Moment and experience that is growing you,

To make it a habit to celebrate the moments.

And if it resonates for you,

Bringing your hands to a prayer position at heart center,

Celebration of gratitude and action in me,

Honors the celebration of gratitude and action in all of you,

As we celebrate these moments to amplify our love and light.

Until next time,

Namaste.