Winter conjures up scenes of sipping egg nog in front of a warm fireplace, enjoying the beauty of fresh fallen snow and children counting down the days until Santa Claus arrives. Winter meditations can bring warmth and happiness, while providing an opportunity to appreciate the holiday season and the true meaning behind Christmas.
With each of the following meditations, begin by sitting in a comfortable position while keeping the back upright. One of the keys to meditation is proper breathing. Begin to take deep breaths, slowly. Allow eyes to close slowly and you're ready to begin.
Snow Meditation
Begin by imagining different snowflakes, keeping in mind that each snowflake is unique. See these individual snowflakes begin to fall all around you. Notice their beauty and individuality. Imagine them start to fall more quickly and now, envision standing in a meadow of fresh fallen slow.
Allow yourself to run through the meadow and twirl round and round. Appreciate the purity of the snow and think of it as a way of getting rid of any stress and negativity and allowing for new, positive energy to be coming into the body. Enjoy the snow as long as desired, then slowly come out of the meditation.
Fireplace Meditation
There is something real cozy about sitting in front of a warm fireplace in the winter. If you have a fireplace, light a log and begin to enjoy it. If not, try to envision a comfy fire in a fireplace. Focus on the warmth of the fireplace and allow that warmth to be felt throughout the body.
Think of this warmth as love and envision the faces of people who are special. Think of why they are so special and mentally send love to them. Now, feel the love of people who have a special place in your life and feel their love. Know how special this love is and let it erase any problems of the day. End the meditation when ready.
Christmas Meditation
Many people get caught up in the commercialism of Christmas while not fully appreciating the origins of it. For this meditation, think back to what it must have been like on the night Jesus was born. Try to envision the manger and the joy Mary and John must have felt when their baby was born.
Picture the face of Jesus and think about what Jesus personally means. Take a moment to give thanks for everything in life. Feel the love that His family had and the love that you have in life. Remember of the importance of family.
If you're a parent, recall the birth of each child and what it felt like to hold a precious, new baby. Try to remember each child's first Christmas and what it meant. This is a bit of a longer meditation, but, one that can bring about much beauty during the holiday season.
Winter meditations can be fun and playful or hold deep religious meanings. The most important thing is to achieve a positive feeling by the end of the meditation.
Readers may also enjoy learning about Christian Meditation, along with Autumn Meditations, and Positive Affirmations and Meditation.
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