Sustainable Practices for Environmental Leaders
How to See the Light
As I’ve discussed in earlier blogs, the purpose of meditation is to slow down your thinking and unite your body, mind and spirit. Meditation can reduce stress, enhance concentration and attention, promote emotional well-being, and help manage anxiety and depression.
Here is another meditation by Marci Shimoff, Shimoff and Associates, which is called Light Meditation. Try to devote at least 10 minutes to it each time. You may find you want to bask in the light even longer.
The following exercise will give you a taste of that quiet place within that’s the bedrock of inner peace and well-being:
- Sit comfortably in a quiet place and close your eyes.
- Take 5 or 6 deep breaths, noticing the breath as you inhale and exhale.
- Picture a column of bright white light coming down from above your head, entering through the top of your head and filling up your head with light.
- Feel that white light flowing from your head down through your neck, and into your chest, lighting up your heart. Feel the warmth and expansion in your heart area.
- Continue to see the light flowing down your arms, your torso. your spine, and your hips, filling those areas with light. See the light flowing down through your legs and into your feet, lighting up the soles of your feet.
- Feel your entire body flooded with warm, bright light. In this state, sit for 10 minutes and just allow any thoughts and experiences to arise. Don't try to push away thoughts or control your mind--simply be with whatever comes. If you'd like a focus for your attention, notice your breath as you inhale and exhale.
- When you feel ready to end your meditation, become aware of any peace and serenity you feel. Rest in this peaceful feeling for a moment. Take a few deep breaths and savor this feeling. This is the answer essence of being Happy for No Reason.
- Slowly open your eyes. Have the intention to carry this experience with you as you return to your normal activities.
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