Instructions
Find a comfortable place sitting or lying down where you can be fully relaxed and open to the ideas and energy of this guided meditation. After settling down, take three long, deep breaths to calm and empty yourself.
Purpose of this Meditation
The purpose of this guided meditation is for you to celebrate your own life and receive gifts. The meditation is an abbreviated version of the recorded Happy Birthday: Celebrating Your Life. In the recorded version, you are led through several gift presentations. Here in the abbreviated written form, you are led through only one person presenting gifts. Each time you read this meditation, open yourself to receiving gifts from a dfferent person, either a physical friend or a friend in spirit. Or, you can extend the idea of the gift giving and allow multiple friends to present you with gifts each time you use the meditation.
A Guided Meditation, Written
I use this vehicle of the written word to share this guided meditation. I consider my meditations are primarily a transfer of energy rather than knowledge or words. I use repetition to anchor the energy, rather than as a strategy to press a particular point of view.
Reading this Meditation
This guided meditation is designed to be read aloud alone or with others. The designation "......" indicates a pause, during which you may choose to be quiet or close your eyes and experience whatever comes to your awareness. The ...... may look awkward as you glance at the page. However, when you are reading the meditation it serves as a reminder to slow down generally and pause at that place.
If you're reading and meditating in the same sitting, read a sentence or two at a time and pause with your eyes closed as long as it feels appropriate. If you prefer to make an audio tape recording for your own personal use, read the meditation slowly in one sitting, pausing appropriately, and then listen in subsequent sittings.
You may find it helpful to change the voice from "you" to "I" either throughout the meditation or in certain parts, if you are reading it just for yourself.
Happy Birthday: Celebrating Your Life
(A Brief Guided Meditation for you)
And so now, this is a special time. ...... A special time, just for you. ...... Happy Birthday. Relax and close your eyes. ...... sit comfortably. ...... or lie down. ......
We have come to celebrate your life on this planet. ...... We are so glad that you were born. ...... Thank you for the gifts you give to the world. ......
In our celebration, we have gifts for you, ...... gifts you can open today and tomorrow, ...... and the next day, ...... and all through the year. ...... Open a gift whenever you need a little gift, or a big gift. ...... Relax and allow yourself to be celebrated by all the friends who show up for this event. ......
In your mind's eye, allow yourself to see that you are the honored person in a large ballroom. ...... Take time to survey the banquet table. ...... See the gifts and food and drinks and flowers, all beautifully arranged just for you. ...... With your eyes closed, create this room to be exactly as you want it to be. ...... Notice if there are curtains on the windows, ...... or pictures on the walls.. ...... Notice what you notice. ......
Many friends have gathered here to celebrate your life. ...... Some faces you may recognize immediately, ...... others may not seem so familiar. ...... Eventually you will know all you need to know. ...... Let yourself relax and enjoy this. ...... There is no need for false humility. ...... Prepare yoruself to receive the gifts. ...... Let your heart open. ...... These are your friends, ...... your friends from the human world, ...... and your friends from the spirit world. ...... Remember to breathe and relax. ......
Hear the music and other sounds in the background. ...... The ceremony is about to begin. ......
One of your friends comes forward to give you gifts. ...... This friend loves you very much. ...... You may recognize this one immediately, or not. ...... You see this one coming forward, ...... standing at the head of your table, with gift in hand. ......
You take a deep breath and smile. ...... Feel the warmth of the love from this one. ...... Feel the love. ...... Hear the words coming from the lips and the heart of this friend. ...... These words are words that nobody else can hear. They are just for you. ...... Listen deeply. ...... ...... Listen to the words. ...... Speak, if you choose. ...... Receive the words from this one, and say what you feel, deep in your heart. ......
The words are one gift from this person. ...... Receive another gift, beautifully wrapped, ...... a precious gift. ...... Open it. ...... Decide either to take your time opening it, or to tear open the wrapping with the excitement of a little child. ...... The gift inside shows itself. ...... You know that this is the perfect gift, chosen by this one especially for you. ...... The gift blends with words, ...... and merges with love. ......
Accept the gift and speak appreciation as you choose. ...... Feel the appreciation deep in your heart. ...... Your thoughts are easily transmitted, so there is no need to struggle with any words. ...... Connect with this one, at the deepest level you choose. This dear friend now leaves your table.
Take a few moments to rest in your breath, so that you can integrate the magnificence of the gift and the words. ...... ......
Breathe. ...... Open your heart so that it is filled with magnificent love, from inside you.
Feel uplifted by the words, pleased by the gifts, and replenished by the gratitude that flows from these friends to you. Even more nourishing is the appreciation that flows through you to these friends. ......
You know now that this is a time for you to rest. ...... to integrate all of this. ...... either in sleep or quiet meditation. ...... or by moving out into the world or into some other activity in your life. ...... Choose what is right for you, right now. ...... Choose what feels good. ......
Breathe in and breathe out. ...... Allow the integration of these magical, magnificent gifts. ......
Feel the celebration all through your body. ...... Remember, we all have come together ...... to celebrate YOUR life. ......
Thank you ...... for being on this planet ...... at this time. ...... Thank you. ...... Thank you. ...... Thank you. ......
Happy Birthday. ......
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