This aroma meditation would be best enjoyed while embracing the aroma of a fir tree oil.
You might like to choose white or silver fir,
Siberian fir,
Balsam fir or even Douglas fir which technically isn't a true fir tree but it will fit here with purpose.
So find yourself a comfortable position to relax undisturbed for these moments.
Feel into your position letting the fir tree aroma fill the space around you.
When we think of fir trees the festive season may come to mind.
A time of year when fir trees are brought into the home.
This is also a time for family and gatherings.
It can be a celebratory and a joyous time but it can also be stressful in simply organizing things or there can be tension between family members.
This time can bring sadness and loneliness for those who have lost loved ones through death or relationship breakdowns or simply being at a distance from each other and unable to get together.
So it's a time for mixed emotions.
Another thing we might think about fir trees is forests.
These trees grow in groups tall and strong.
Ancient trees surrounding young saplings and less mature trees.
This represents family too.
A symbol.
And so I invite you to breathe in the aroma of the fir tree essential oil evoking in family.
Feel your inhalation and exhalation flow with ease as you focus on this aroma.
The fir oil is energizing and uplifting you inviting you to stand tall and strong always growing always reaching.
In your mind's eye imagine yourself in the fir forest a calm and inviting place of peacefulness.
The trees are protecting you sheltering you in this moment of calm.
Imagine these fir trees are your elders your ancestors standing tall around you.
Go up to a tree touch its trunk feel its bark perhaps you can give the tree a hug or simply lean into it.
As you do this ask this ancestor to share its wisdom.
What can you learn from your elders and their experiences?
What knowledge can be gained from the past?
As you take in this wisdom give thanks for it and send respect back to these elders and ancestors.
Standing amongst the trees of the forest you find belonging.
In our busy days some of our most important relationships can get forgotten.
How can you encourage more family connection in your life?
We can find belonging in family and we can find support.
The forest of trees grows together.
But also notice that the trees have some space between them.
The fir oil aroma invites you to set boundaries with your family members.
Each tree belongs to the forest but they are also individuals with uniqueness.
As you take in the fir tree aroma imagine yourself amongst these trees a healthy boundary around you discovering your self-identity supported by those around you but standing tall on your own.
Picture yourself growing up towards the Sun but your roots are reaching deep within the earth.
Imagine those roots traveling down into the ground,
Rooting you safely,
Protecting you so that you may grow tall and strong.
These are the roots of family and connection and they allow you to reach upwards and expand growing to your full potential.
Take a moment now to just breathe in and out feeling those roots beneath you.
The fir tree aroma sweeping through you,
Invigorating you to stand tall and strong,
Reaching up into the sky.
Feeling proud,
Feeling a sense of self-worth while also feeling connected to the trees around you in your forest.
