Meditation: Wisdom of the Owl

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Draw in a deep, long breath and allow your eyes to close. Breathe deeply again, becoming aware of your surroundings, aware of the present. LONG PAUSE Breathe in again, and as you do, let your body release its tension and let the soft folds of the bed blend with you. LONG PAUSE As you breathe in again, imagine a house on the edge of the woods, a house bathed in winter snow, with smoke dancing out of a chimney. PAUSE Now, imagine yourself standing in front of the house at nighttime, dressed in a warm clothes that hug you and keep you comfortable. PAUSE And as you stand outside, in the beautiful winter air, you notice the full moon above, a brilliant, shining orb that washes its silvery light over the house, the snow, the woods, and you. PAUSE And in the distance, you hear a noise, softly at first, but then it grows stronger, Whooo, Whooo. Whooo, Whooo. An owl calls to you from the woods. PAUSE Now, imagine yourself taking a step in the snow. It crunches beneath your foot, but gently gives way to you. So, you take another step and another. PAUSE And with each step you take, you draw closer and closer to the beautiful woods near the house. PAUSE And, as you reach the woods, you pause and hear the owl calling again. Whooo. Whooo. Whooo. Whooo. PAUSE For a moment, you look at the woods, deep into her heart, a heart teeming with life and mystery. PAUSE Slowly, you step into the woods, the crisp snow crackling softly beneath your feet again, the moon lighting a path for you to follow. PAUSE Whooo. Whooo. Whooo. Whooo. The owl’s call is clear, a call that guides you into her woods. PAUSE With each step you take, deeper and deeper into the woods, a feeling of calm and a sense of knowing become stronger and stronger. PAUSE Standing in the woods, you take a moment to bask in the present. In doing so, you spy a deer and her fawn. PAUSE The doe stops and looks up at you, still, and all-knowing, You feel her understanding, After a moment, she and her fawn go on their way. PAUSE The owl’s call glides through the air again, and this time, you answer, Whooo. Whooo. Whooo. Whooo. PAUSE Giant wings flap above you, and you crane your neck to see. PAUSE The moonlight unveils a magnificent owl sitting on a tree branch just above you. PAUSE Silently, you and the owl look at one another, connecting, understanding in wonder. PAUSE After a moment, the owl draws closer, and you look into her golden eyes. PAUSE For a moment, you see the world spinning in the owl’s eyes, filled with life and knowledge that the owl shares with you. PAUSE Imagine, now, that the world In the owl’s eyes becomes our galaxy, and then other galaxies– universes far away, all sharing their wisdom with you. PAUSE You breathe in the knowledge, then gradually reach out to the owl who steps on your arm. PAUSE For a moment, you both just look at one another. Then softly and gently, The owl wraps her wings around you like a feathery blanket PAUSE You snuggle in, feeling protected, understanding all there is from this incredible creature. PAUSE Together, you and the owl stand as One. One in all the forest, One in all of nature, One in all the universe. PAUSE And slowly, you breathe in, and as the breath sweeps into your lungs, you feel the owl and her wisdom nestle deep in your heart. PAUSE So, you begin your journey out of the woods, step-by-step over the crackling snow. back to the house at the edge of the woods. PAUSE 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices