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When we remember that nature’s power is as
close as our breath, we breathe deeply once again. We can connect ourselves with a basic force
of nature by focusing on the essential element of air during a wind
meditation. We begin by centering ourselves on our breath. We inhale the
life-giving force, feeling it fill us, and then releasing it into the world
to let our breath mingle with the breath of nature. If we cannot feel the
wind right now, we can recall times when the wind has sent us caresses on our
bare skin or ruffled our clothes and played with our hair. We can evoke sounds carried on the wind,
maybe laughter or song, or perhaps just the wind’s own whispers through the
trees or across the landscape of our ears. We may summon up an image of
falling flowers or leaves from above, vivid colors set free with the wind’s
encouragement. We may envision birds drifting on unseen currents with wings
unbent, or flags and banners unfurled in the breeze. The scent of a sea
breeze may come to mind or the aromas of freshly baked treats or fragrant
blooms that reach us from a distance. As these memories awaken our senses, we
feel the vital force that surrounds and animates us. We can look to the trees
to sway in time with nature’s rhythm. Just as we can be soothed by the wind,
we know that nature has great power. In a rush, it can block out all sound,
leaving us with only the beating of our hearts. Wind can even make the inanimate dance and
whirl gracefully. With a gentle sigh, the wind has carried sailors to faraway
lands and balloons to great heights. We can entrust the wind to carry our
voices and best wishes out into the world, knowing they will be carried to
their perfect destination. Releasing these precious offerings to the wind’s
care, we remember that nature’s power is as close as our breath, and we
breathe deeply once again before returning to the world around us. |
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