The Wind

The Wind by [Madisyn Taylor]( We remember that nature's power is as close as our breath, and 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 gifts of caresses on bare skin, ruffling our clothes and playing 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 enliven our senses, we are feeling 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 above. We can entrust the wind to carry our voices and best wishes out into the world, knowing it will be carried to its perfect destination. Releasing these precious offerings to its 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. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [How to Heal the Mother Wound]( by DailyOM We all have a mother or mother figure who helped shape us into the women we are today. However, this person may not have been the mother we needed and we may find ourselves wounded by her actions -- or lack of action. This complex wound, the Mother Wound, influences who you become and how you live, and any harmful impacts can ripple through all your relationships. This course is about recognizing and understanding the profound effect this wound can have on daughters, and lights the path to healing and moving on from those wounds. It's an undertaking of courage and love that will help you reclaim your emotional well-being and move forward as a stronger, happier, and more compassionate woman. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 2. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 3. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 4. [Letting Go with Forgiveness]( 5. [Write. Heal. Transform: A Magical Memoir Writing Course]( 6. [Dancer's Legs in 14 Days]( 7. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 8. [No-Squat Booty Workout]( 9. [Tone and Tighten Your Tummy]( 10. [From Self-Destruction to Reconstruction]( New Courses • [Why Good Things Fall Apart]( • [You Are Not A Fake]( • [Sleek and Strong Calves in 10 Days]( • [Yoga Stretches for Beginners]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]