A Moment of Magic
Meditation & Transcript
By Christa Uehlinger
Welcome.
Please put your feet on the ground.
Your hands on your lap.
Sit straight so the energy can flow through you…
… from Father Sky to Mother Earth.
… from Mother Earth to Father Sky.
Take a deep breath into your heart
Exhale, and while doing so, let go of everything heavy or stressful.
Now, imagine you are walking on a path.
It might lead you through a meadow, a forest, or along a beach.
Just trust your imagination. Welcome the images with an open heart. Don’t judge them
You are still walking on your path. Feel it under your feet.
Suddenly, you can see something on the horizon.
You can make out the contour of something — maybe a village, maybe an island, maybe a tree… a hill... a mountain…
Keep walking toward it.
And now you can see it: it’s the magical time of your childhood.
The exciting days before the holidays.
Look at it until it becomes clear.
How does it look ?
What colors do you see?
How does the air smell?
How is the temperature?
Are you on your own, or are you together with dear ones? …family? …friends? …your pet?
What are you doing?
Maybe playing? Singing? Baking cookies?
Look closely.
How do these magical and exciting moments feel?
Where do you sense them in your body?
What emotions arise?
Smell it… sense it… look at it... listen carefully.
And, while you are wholeheartedly enjoying this magical place,
a beautiful presence approaches you… light, cheerful.
It comes closer and now you can see it clearly.
It looks at you warmly and says:
“I’m bringing you a magical moment as a gift, reminding you how wonderful, exciting and light these times of the year were when you were a child.”
It stretches out its arms, and in its hands lies something incredibly beautiful.
You take it with deep gratitude,
knowing this is a precious gift just for you.
You hold it gently and thankfully.
The presence looks at you with warmth, whispering, “Always remember,”
then turns around... and walks away.
You realize it is time for you to return, too.
You are carefully carrying your precious gift in your hands as you walk back the way you came,
along your path.
Feel the precious gift in your hands.
Feel the wonderful energy it radiates.
And you know in your heart that it will help you stay calm and relaxed through the pre-holiday season.
You know now you can experience the magic of these times anytime…
just as you did as a child.
And you know, you can always return to this place.
There are a few more steps to take,
and you’re back where you started.
As you stand there, open your hands...
look at your precious gift…
and smile.
Once you are ready, slowly open your eyes.
Take a moment to sketch your precious gift.
