A little meditation I thought I'd share with you...

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Third Eye Meditation ♥ 

Relaxation is beneficial in so many ways, but my laptop battery is about to run out, so I won't go into too much detail here!  I've edited the following meditation from the original that I read a while ago, but I'm afraid I can't remember where it is from...
 
The third eye chakra is in the centre of the forehead area and is the site of intuition and inner vision... I hope you enjoy this!...
 
Find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. Light a candle, make sure you are comfortable, and wrap an indigo blanket or wrap around you to keep warm. If you like to work with any of the third eye chakra crystals such as Amethyst, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli etc, place them in front of you. Alternatively burn an aromatherapy oil (e.g. Peppermint, Ginger or Geranium).

Close your eyes, and become aware of the breath passing in and out of your nostrils. Focusing on your third eye imagine all the petals of the chakra opening and take a deep breath. Chant the mantra Aum 3 times, or repeat ‘peace, peace, peace’, or anything else that you find calming.

Imagine yourself in your garden /sacred space, and at this point make sure you are grounded, connected and feeling protected. You see a path in front of you. Walk down the path, feel the soil beneath your feet, notice the sky above you and listen for the sounds of the birds and the trees surrounding you.

The pathway comes to an end and you find yourself standing at the edge of a beautiful ravine. Across the ravine is an enormous thundering waterfall. You feel the mist of the waterfall on your face, cleansing your forehead. While you are looking at the waterfall you notice a movement behind the falling water. Slowly your guide emerges and moves towards you. You greet one another with much joy in your heart. Your guide invites you to join him/ her through the mists of the waterfall. He/she explains that it is time to remove old fears and patterns. He/she is taking you to a place which will be safe to do so.

You feel the warmth of his/ her magnificent energy spreading around you as you slowly lift off the ground and move through the cascading waterfall into a cave behind it. There you notice candles lit around the entrance and a velvet, indigo cushion which you sit down upon. You feel safe and secure.

Bring to mind one, or more, of your current fears, worries, concerns, etc. Simply observe this fear or concern. Recognize it as something that has come to teach you a lesson and see the strength and wisdom it gives you. It is time to let the fear go. Let it go... Acknowledge the feeling that comes to you after letting go of your fear.
You stand up and turn around now; and step out of the cave.

The thundering of the waterfall quietens. A rainbow appears, then the waterfall disappears in front of your eyes and you notice an incredible sense of peace. On the horizon amid the indigo colours of dusk you see the first evening star. It moves towards you until you can reach out and touch it. You gaze towards it connecting it to your third eye. In your mind´s eye, you place a reminder of this experience into the centre of the star. You feel an incredible sense of wisdom as you are revitalized and energized by its magnificent light. The star slowly recedes back to the sky. Know that every time you look upon this star you will be reminded of this experience.

Your guide places his/ her hand on your shoulder gently returns you to your moonlit path which you follow back to your sacred space or garden. The familiar smell of the flowers in your garden and the sound of the birds in the trees brings your awareness back to your body and into the here and now.

Focusing on your breath, you rub your hands together and slowly place them over your face. After a short while gently open your eyes. Thank yourself for taking the time out to do this, & have a beautiful day ♥