Guided Meditation Journey
What would it be like to have an inner friend who you could summon whenever need be? Someone who brought an embodied sense of protection, strength, balance, and support into your life?
Establishing a connection with a plant ally is a powerful way to begin building a relationship with the world of spirits. Plants are beautiful and benevolent beings who want to help us grow into our full potential. They have so much wisdom to offer.
This 25-minute audio meditation is a guided journey to meet your plant ally, set to a hypnotic background of binaural beats. It is also a great way to get a taste of the work offered in our plant apprenticeships.
Journey to the Lower World Transcript
Welcome.
This is Dara with Somatic Spiritual Counseling, and today we’re going to do a brief meditation to connect with your plant ally.
1. Prepare Your Space
First, make sure you’re in a comfortable space, free from intrusions. Once settled, take in your surroundings. Notice where your body touches the ground—feel the points of connection with the earth and allow yourself to feel supported.
2. Focus on Your Breath
Take a few deep breaths, noticing the rise and fall of your belly. If you feel safe, gently close your eyes, and look around your inner space. Go into your body, scanning areas of expansion or contraction, and simply notice how you’re feeling without judgment.
3. Anchor Your Awareness
Land on an area of your body that feels good, solid, or at least neutral. Bring your breath’s attention to that area, grounding yourself further as you settle into your inner world.
Opening the Mind
Begin to feel your mind open. Imagine this sensation like opening a window in your head, letting the sky come down as inspiration. Lightly scan your memory for a familiar place, perhaps a land with an opening to a deeper part of the earth—a burrow, a hole in a tree, or a cave.
1. Exploring the Portal
In your mind, go to this place. Sit quietly by the entrance, connecting to it, and ask for permission to enter. Feel the textures, sounds, and smells, and prepare yourself to journey downward.
2. Entering the Lower World
Sink into the earth through this portal, moving deeper into the realm of the lower world, the subconscious mind where dreams arise. Along the way, you may see shapes or feel sensations; acknowledge these as you journey down.
Meeting Your Plant Ally
1. Arriving in the Lower World
Upon entering this new landscape, take in your surroundings—colors, sensations, and emotions. If you feel safe, ask for your plant ally to appear. They may come in different forms, whether a person, image, animal, or even a feeling.
2. Connection and Communication
Place your hands over your heart and invite your plant ally into this space. Allow yourself to feel the presence of your plant, and ask if they have any messages or guidance for you. This may come in various forms, such as a symbol, word, or a deep knowing.
3. Building Trust
If doubts arise, trust your initial impressions. With time, your confidence in this communication will deepen, as will your connection with your plant ally.
Receiving Guidance
1. Inquiring About Support
Ask your plant ally how they can help you, and listen for any insights they may provide. Trust that this connection is only the beginning of an unfolding relationship.
2. Accessing the Ally in Daily Life
Before returning, ask how to stay connected with your ally in day-to-day life. They may suggest a specific ritual, location, or practice that will help maintain this bond.
Returning to the Middle World
1. Ending the Journey
Visualize the tunnel used to enter and journey back up, feeling the transition to the middle world. Take in your surroundings, the colors, shapes, and sounds, and notice any changes in how you feel.
2. Grounding and Reflection
Ground yourself by drinking water or touching the earth. Afterward, consider journaling or creating art to solidify your experience and reflect on any messages received from your plant ally.
Continued Plant Ally Practice
Thank yourself for making this commitment. Use this audio journey whenever you wish to connect again, and remember to reach out if you’d like to share your journey or have questions.
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