Merry Meet My witchy darlings,
So as most of you know being able to meditate and visualize your
goals is two of the most important skills a practicing Wiccan can have.
So with
that being said today we are going to begin learning how to meditate. The first
thing I did is download meditation music and created a playlist on my phone.
You can do this on your mp3, i-pod, tablet or whatever you listen to music
from. The playlist is helpful because it keeps me from being interrupted by my
R&B music and helps to block out the noise of my family around me since I don’t
live alone. I recommend any meditation sounds by Anjey Satori! I love his
sounds especially Forest, Sea, and Night Surround. You may choose any of the
others he have or do your own research find out what you love and go with what
makes you comfortable!
Next you may follow a meditation technique you read in a book or
one you found online, it’s your choice. For this example we are going to use
the basic meditation technique in Witch Crafting by Phyllis Curott.
“The actual meditation need not take
more than five minutes when you first practice it. As you become more able to
relax and focus, work on gradually increasing your time. A half an hour is
ideal. If possible find a secluded spot outdoors, or at least where you can see
and hear nature. If you are indoors, turn off your phone ringers and lower the sound
{of all your electronics, also ask your family if they don’t mind giving you at
least ten minutes to yourself. For those
of you who are still in the broom closet this may be difficult as you don’t want
to be ridiculed for your practices, so I recommend do this late at night after
everyone else has gone to bed or early in the morning before everyone has woken
up.}
Sit comfortably. Next, relax your
muscles-begin by tightening the muscles of your face, then releasing them. Continue
to tighten and release your muscles, as you gradually work down the length of
your body to your toes. Exhale. Take a deep breath slowly, breathing in through
your nose, and hold it for a count of three. Exhale slowly through your mouth. Take
another breath through your nose Repeat one more time, and then continue to breathe
deeply, slowly, and fully throughout this meditation, inhaling through the
nose, exhaling through the mouth.
Feel yourself growing quiet, centered,
and peaceful. Thoughts may enter your mind. Let them float by, like a cup
floating in the ocean. Don’t be distracted by them—just concentrate on your breathing,
on how it feels as the divine energy of life enters and moves through you. And
as you exhale, release the tension of the day. As you inhale, feel the
tranquility flowing through you.
Continue breathing, deeply and fully,
allowing thoughts to float by. If your mind starts to wander, bring it back by
concentrating on your breathing. Feel your inner stillness, your peacefulness.
As you sit, focusing only on your breathing, you may also begin to experience a
wonderful sense of freedom and joyfulness. Allow these feelings to rise and
flow through you.
When you are ready, open your eyes.
Sit quietly for a moment, observing your surroundings. Stretch and enjoy your
energized and calm state.
Write about your experience in your
magickal journal.”
Congratulations you have completed your first meditation!
Blessed Be,
Yemaya Dreamcaster A.K.A. Daughter of the Goddess
