Moody Meditation

This meditation will help you calm down after dealing with a self-centered, egoistic acquaintance. We will spend this time breathing through our frustrations, and learning how to let it go and relax.

Before we begin, make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing, and that you are in a place free from distractions. If you would like, turn on your diffuser with your favorite essential oil, or light your favorite candle. Anything that you think will help you relax, you’re going to need as much help as you can get. When you are ready, begin.

As we begin, sit or lie down comfortably. Close your eyes and clear your mind as much as you can. We will start by taking slow, deep breaths. Inhale…..exhale, inhale…..exhale, each time you inhale, direct your breath towards your thoughts. Each time you exhale, imagine you are exhaling your frustrations. Inhale…..exhale. Try to hold your inhale as long as you can, inhaling slowly, and when you are ready to exhale, exhale slowly. Repeat this process a few more times.

Imagine now a peaceful place. This place can be anywhere; a beach, with the quiet waves rolling as the sun is setting in the horizon; outside under a tree, with the breeze dancing with the leaves, and the birds singing their morning song; or anywhere that you feel at peace. Picture this place and imagine being there right now at this moment. Enjoy being there in the moment. Notice how your body is feeling. Breathe in to any discomfort or pain you notice, and breathe out releasing the discomfort. If you would like, you can breathe into it a few more times, or breathe into any other discomfort or annoyance you are feeling, until the distress is completely gone.

Notice how you are holding your muscles. Relax your eyebrows…..relax your jaw. Start from the top of your head and focus on completely relaxing every muscle in your body, all the way down to your feet. Take long, deep breaths. If you need to adjust how you are sitting or lying, adjust your body so that you are completely comfortable.

Stay in serenity in your place of peace. Now focus on your thoughts. Continue taking deep, long breaths and focus on the peaceful sounds you hear, the peaceful scenery, and the feeling that you experience while you are there. If you are moved to, let out any sound you feel is trapped that you want to let out. Hum, scream, cry, sing, laugh, or remain silent... Whatever your mind is moving you to let go of, let it out.

Still in the moment, feel what your body is moving you to do. Sway back and forth, move your arms, or your head or legs...listen to your body and unwind, letting your body move freely. Notice the movement of your muscles, and just pay attention to how they are moving. Continue focusing on your breathing and keep breathing through your negative feelings or thoughts. Breathe into them, and release them as you exhale.

Now, take a few moments of silence for yourself. Clear your mind of everything, if you feel moved to pray, then pray. Pray for healing, pray for peace, and pray for protection. Not only for you, but pray for these things for those around you and those you know or associate with. Continue your slow breathing, and now start focusing on coming back to the present moment. Leave all your distress behind you, and open your eyes. Stretch your muscles before you get up, slowly move your neck to your full range of motion. As we end this meditation, keep your peaceful place in the back of your mind; and as you go through the day, return to it as often as you need to, breathing through any distress you feel throughout the day.