A Meditation for March: Flowing Waters

As the spring equinox approaches, we are surrounded by beauty that the rains have helped to nourish.  Beautiful green rolling hills, fields of wild mustard and the sound of flowing creeks and rivers…..The vibration of flowing water can be very cleansing and nourishing to our soul…

 
Sit or lay down in a comfortable place.  Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.  As you breathe in, hear the word “Healing” and as you breathe out, hear the word “Water”
 
Now imagine yourself near your favorite body of water whether it be the ocean, a river, lake or stream.  (Or better yet, go to this favorite place and enjoy it in person.)
 
As you imagine this place, listen for the sounds that the water makes.  Are they waves rolling in and out on a sandy beach, the gentle lapping of lake water upon the shore or a creek flowing over stones….Listen, and allow yourself to relax to the sounds and gentle movement that the water makes.  Enjoy this for 5-10 minutes or more…
 
Now, imagine a gentle healing rain coming down upon you and flowing into your body through your crown chakra (top of your head) as well as flowing over your whole body on the outside.  “Feel” the flow of this healing water washing away any aches and pains, or sadness, disappointment or grief.  Allow the water to permeate every part of your being and as it cleanses it also nourishes every cell… Allow cleansing tears to flow if they naturally arise…
 
Imagine the water flowing through you, out your hands and feet and washing over the whole planet.  Imagine all the waters on our planet becoming clean and pure and beautiful with the intention of nourishing all beings...
 
Offer gratitude to the water for its cleansing and healing gifts.  Give thanks for all the beauty and care water gives to us and all living beings on our planet.
 
Enjoy a few moments more of silence.  Finish by drinking a glass of pure clean water.  Give thanks to this water as it quenches your body’s thirst. 
 
Blessings to you.