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Anyone who has endured a long, dark
winter can attest to the power the sun has to both invigorate and relax
the body, mind, and soul. It can be daunting to begin the months of fall
and winter, knowing that we may not see much of the beautiful sun for quite
some time. But it is important to remember that even during the darker
days of fall and winter, the sun is still shining, as beautiful as ever.
Just because it is hidden behind clouds or setting early in our part of
the world does not mean that we cannot access its power, beauty, and
warmth.
One way to do this is to find a warm
spot in our house where we can sit or lie down in peace. Closing our
eyes, we allow our breath to come and go easily, progressively
lengthening each inhale and exhale until we feel very relaxed, peaceful,
and warm. We can imagine that it is a very warm summer day and that the
sun is shining on us, warming our body. In particular, we may feel as if
a small sun has taken up residence in the area of our solar plexus or our
heart. Spend some time experiencing this sensation, allowing the heat to
radiate from inside your body.
If you live in a part of the world that
loses a lot of light in the winter, you might want to do this exercise
each night before retiring. You also could do it at the beginning of each
day, giving yourself a chance to plug into that great source of energy.
Keeping the sun inside of you when you are missing it on the outside is a
way to say hello to the sun and let it warm your soul.
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