Live with joy.
A message from Archie the border collie.
Welcome my dear friends.
Take a moment to settle.
Let's arrive in this space just for you.
This is your time to rest,
To connect,
And to remember what it feels like to be alive in the most joyful way.
Let us call in a sacred circle.
Inviting the guardians of the East,
South,
West,
And North.
Calling in the energies of above and below.
Asking for the presence of the animal spirits who guide us with unconditional love.
Today we invite a very special soul into our circle.
Archie.
A border collie.
A being of play,
Love,
Loyalty,
And light-hearted wisdom.
Gently close your eyes if that feels comfortable.
Let's take a deep breath in together.
And slowly exhale.
Feel your body begin to soften.
Let your shoulders drop away from your ears.
Unclench your jaw.
Soften your hands.
And let your belly relax.
Feel the weight of your body being held by the earth.
With every breath,
Feel more grounded.
Feel safe.
Held.
Loved.
If it helps,
Imagine roots extending from your spine or your feet down into the earth.
You are supported.
You are steady.
You are home.
In this softened space,
Let us welcome Archie.
Imagine his bright eyes,
His wagging tail,
His bouncy energy.
He approaches with love.
Not rushing.
Just present.
And he brings you this message from his heart to yours.
Live with joy.
Love with your whole being.
Leap into life like you're chasing the ball of your soul's purpose.
He reminds you that play is not a waste of time.
It's a way back to your true self.
That laughing is healing.
And love is a reason for everything.
You don't have to earn your joy.
You are worthy of it just by being here.
Let's sit in silence with this message.
Live with joy.
Let it ripple through you like sunshine warming your skin.
Let it move through your cells,
Through your breath,
Through your memories.
Where have you forgotten joy?
Where could you invite more play?
Where could you soften,
Lighten,
Or laugh?
Let Archie's energy guide you.
See him leaping into the water.
Tail wagging.
Eyes bright.
And feel that sense of purpose.
Of pure presence.
This is joy.
Not the kind that waits for a perfect day.
But the kind that shows up because your heart is open.
Breathe it in.
Let joy land softly in your chest.
Like a warm and wiggly puppy curling up beside your soul.
Just follow Archie's lead.
And see where it takes you.
And then begin to deepen your breath again.
Feel your feet.
Feel the surface beneath you.
Feel your presence returning fully to this moment.
Take a moment to thank Archie.
For his message.
For his joy.
For his presence.
You may want to place a hand over your heart.
And whisper a quiet thank you.
We gently close our sacred circle now.
With gratitude to the spirits,
The directions,
And most of all,
Archie.
Carry his joyful message with you throughout your day.
Remember,
You are allowed to play.
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to live your life with joy.
When you forget,
Archie will be there.
A wag of the tail.
A bounce of love.
To remind you again.
Take one deep breath in.
And exhale with a little smile.
You are back.
You are here.
And joy is with you.
Welcome home.
