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Detox Meditation

The idea of finding balance in our lives is very tricky. If we think of equally dividing our time between all areas of our lives, that is impossible. We would not be effective in any area.

We all have a limited amount of energy and we have to decide where to place it each day. Sometimes we focus more on our families and other times our careers. Sometimes our bodies force us to focus on health rather than social activities.

The important thing is that we are conscious of our priorities and we accept that we can’t do everything at once. Think of your top three priorities and make sure you are scheduling time for those each week. Try this meditation to help you focus.

 

Take a few deep breaths and find yourself at the edge of the caldera of a volcano. It is not erupting and you do not feel in danger, but you can feel some warmth from the caldera and see some lava below. This is definitely an active volcano and you can feel its power.

 

You lay down on the side of the volcano to get a better look over the edge while still feeling safe. You see the bubbles of lava and hard crust that forms over the top again. You see the steam rise.

 

You know this fire is inside you as well. Just as the fire fuels the volcano it also fuels you with energy and strength. Your warm blood keeps you energized and removes the toxins from your body.

 

Where do you need to send the energy of your eternal fire? Do you need it to help heal and support your body? Do you need it to help give you energy for a project? Do you need it to focus your mind in one area?

 

Take a deep breath and on the exhale I want you to send the heat and flame to the area that you most need it. Do this a few more times and focus your breath.

 

Now think of what toxins need to be removed. What are you ready to take a break from? Is there an area where you need a detox (media, sugar, alcohol, overtime at work)? What do you need to let go of to make room for your new endeavors?

 

Take a deep breath in and on the exhale let go of the feeling that this thing or activity is something you need in your life to survive. Know that we can take a short break from almost anything (except for air and water) and function just fine. Decide if you are ready to experiment with taking a break (even just for one day) and see how you feel.

 

Now focus again on the fire within you. It may appear as a flame, lava or even just warmth. Send this fire energy through your whole body and feel it nourish you and feed you cells. Feel the heat from the volcano on your face and feel the connection with that warmth from the earth. Sit with this comforting feeling a bit longer.

 

When you feel ready begin to return to the sounds around your physical body. Wiggle your fingers and toes; open your eyes.

 

Take a few minutes to write down your experience and answer the following questions to gain more from your meditation.

In what area are you feeling energized?

 

What will give you strength to move forward in this area?

 

What area of your life do you need to pull back from?

 

Can you plan a detox to try a different way of living for even one day?

 

If you had to focus on just one area right now what would it be?

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Full Moon Guided Meditation

Today is the Full Moon. It is time to take stock of what you currently need in your life.

You may find that you get very overwhelmed or energized at the time of the full moon. Take some time for yourself. If you do feel energized find a way to be creative at this time and you may be amazed at what you can do.

Here is a guided meditation to help you discover what is lacking in your life right now.

Take a few deep breaths and close your eyes. Find yourself on a deck overlooking a beautiful green landscape. Take in all of the varieties of green in front of you and the beauty of the land. Feel gratitude for being allowed to visit this place and view the landscape around you. Do you recognize this place? Is it somewhere you have visited in your physical body, seen in some form of media or is it totally new to you? Breathe deeply. Is the air warm or cool? Does it feel humid or dry? What are the sounds around you? Can you hear animals or water nearby?

 

How do you feel in the place? What do you want to do while you are here? Do you feel the need to be creative or just relax? Sit down on the deck and look out, allowing this feeling to fill you up. If you feel the need to create something, you will find that you have everything you need in a basket on the deck. There may be books for reading, or paints, or journals. Whatever you need. The basket may also have pillows for you to get more comfortable and rest or doze. Are you surprised by what you need in this place?

 

Enjoy the freedom to just follow what you are compelled to do. Continue to breathe deeply and listen fully to the sounds around you. Soon you are joined by a guide on the deck. They sit by you companionably in silence for a bit. You may begin to chat about the beauty of this place with your guide. You can ask them where you are if you aren’t sure.

 

Discuss the feeling you have in this place and why you think these came up for you. Is there something you are lacking in your physical life that you can only find here? You may ask your guide any questions that come up for you. Ask your guide if they need anything from you, and if you can, give it gratefully. Your guide then rises and gives you a hug. In that hug you feel all of their love and support and know it is always there for you to receive. Your guide walks off the deck after saying goodbye for now.

 

You sit and enjoy the deck for as long as you need to, in order to feel rejuvenated. When you feel ready you can start to feel the sounds around your physical body. Wiggle your fingers and toes, and open your eyes.

Take some notes for further clarity and/or use the tarot spread below:

What did you feel compelled to do in the beautiful place in your meditation?

 

What would be your dream vacation right now?

 

2. What need would this vacation fulfill?

 

When is the last time you took some time off, even if it was just an afternoon?

 

Can you schedule a break into your calendar over the next month, even if it is just for an hour, with no obligations?

 

July Calendar

July is almost here.  This is the most potent time of year for me in terms of getting stuff done.  The energy seems all over the place this month so pay close attention to when you move forward and when you rest and refuel.

You don’t have to wait for the New or Full Moon to make your plans or celebrate a change you want to make. If you notice the energy of one day meets your objective, circle that on your calendar and a create a special “manifestation” holiday!

Have a wonderful July!

July




1

What need can you meet?



2

Take action on your dreams.



3

Make a kind decision.



4

Revisit a past experience.



5

Hold back from taking charge.



6

Make a commitment.



7

Think through to the solution.



8

Accept help.



9

Unknown forces are at work.



10

Find wisdom in self-examination.



11

Use the group’s energy.



12

What are you making a reality?



13

Be idealistic and inspired.



14

Leave your comfort zone.



15

Manage your emotions.



16

Embrace change.



17

Where have you come full circle?



18

Don’t compare yourself.



19

Get moving and take charge.



20

Focus on the abundance you have.



21

Leave something behind.



22

What wake-up call have you received?



23

Be true to your nature.



24

Stay on track.



25

What are your resisting?



26

Rise to the challenge.



27

Open your heart.



28

What would balance your life?



29

Look from an unexpected angle.



30

What is coming together?



31

Where are you refusing to move?

 

New Moon after Summer Solstice

It is time to plan your path for this cycle and decide where you want to go. Make sure to follow the path you are called to, not the one you think you should be on. You are the one that has to follow your path and hopefully you will be on it for a long time. Make it a path you want to be on, even if others think it is crazy.

 

Take a few deep breaths and close your eyes. Find yourself in front of a long road that leads off into the distance. The ground is flat and there are meadows on either side. You can see that the road heads on a straight path way off to the horizon. What does it feel like to stand on this road? Is it hard under your feet? Does the idea of heading down this path feel invigorating or exhausting?

 

The weather is warm and you feel a light breeze. You smell the flowers growing on the side of the road. You walk off the road for a moment and into the meadow. You take a deep inhale of the flowers. You pick one to place behind your ear. How does it feel to be in the meadow rather than on the road?

 

You walk through the meadow parallel to the road for a while. It is slower to walk through than the road, but you enjoy the feel of the grass and the smell of the flowers. You then decide to return to the road and walk there for a while. You look off into the meadow and find that your walk on the road is not as hard after your respite in the meadow.

 

After a while you decide to enter the meadow again. Do you walk parallel to the road again or decide to walk off farther into the meadow? Do whatever you feel called to do. You may walk far from the road to some shade on the side of the meadow or stick close to the road to keep heading in the right direction. Either decision is fine. You may decide to sit by a nearby river for a while or head back to the road to move faster. Follow your own path.

 

Soon you see someone walking through the meadow toward you. This is a guide who has come to assist you on your travels. Greet this guide, and if they are new to you, ask their name. Ask what they suggest you do next on your travels. Ask if they have any suggestions on how to continue your journey. Your guide continues to walk with you and you seem to go a long distance with the support of another person.

 

Eventually your guide says it is time for them to leave but they will return to walk with you again, as will many other guides along the way. Thank your guide and wave as they walk away through the meadow. Sit down for a moment and think about the journey you have already taken. Now decide where you would like to go next. A more direct route near the road or do you enjoy a meandering route through the meadow. Remember you can change your mind at any time and head in a different direction.

 

When you are ready to return to your physical body, listen for the sounds around you. Wiggle your fingers and toes and open your eyes.

 

Write down some notes for extra insight.

What type of journey do you feel like you are on right now?

 

Do you like a direct path to your goals or do you enjoy a more relaxing and meandering route?

 

Who do you have to help on your path right now?

 

Where might you find someone else who can assist you towards your goal?

 

Is it time to take a break on your path or push forward?

Renew your Energy

It is time for complete rejuvenation! Take this time to relax and prepare yourself for all that is coming over the next few weeks. You will need this energy to make the most of this time.

Follow this guided meditation to receive the strength you need. Read through the meditation and then close your eyes and follow your path.

Take a few deep breaths and close your eyes. Find yourself standing at the edge of the water on a beach. The water reaches your toes and you feel a tug at your feet as it pulls away. Your feet sink deeper into the sand until your feet are mostly buried.

 

Listen to the sound of the waves. Feel the cool water on your feet and ankles. Feel the sun on your face as you connect with the earth. It is as if your feet are an electrical plug and the sand is the socket into the energy of the earth.

 

What do you need from the earth today? Do you need some peace or some energy? Do you need some insight or inspiration? Let yourself receive whatever is needed.

 

Now focus on the pull of the water. The water is offering to take away something you do not need right now. Is there a thought, habit or feeling that is not helping you to move forward. Can you consider letting it go for a day, week or month?

 

It will take effort, as you will want to fall back into the old way of thinking, feeling or old behavior. Will you let the water help you release this just for now? If you fall back into it, that is ok, but you can return here to let the water help you release again. Let go of whatever it is to make room for something new.

 

Now think of something you would like a little more of in your life. This is not a radical change just a small move in the right direction. Feel the sun shining down on you, allowing you to fill up with the energy and intuition to head in this right direction.

 

It is not necessary to have all of the answers on how this will happen. Trust that you are being given the wisdom to make the right choice in moving forward.

 

Now feel all three powers connecting with you at the same time. The gifts from the earth and the sun along with the receiving of the water. Know you are supported and that even when times are tough you can be given the strength to carry on until they are better. Feel this connection and energy for as long as you need it.

 

When you are ready begin to hear the sounds around your physical body. Wiggle your fingers and toes, and when you feel ready, open your eyes.

 

Journal Prompts

What do you need to help you regain your energy?

What will help you to take the next step forward?

What are you wasting your time with?

What is draining your energy that you can stop?

What would you like more of going forward?

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Strange Full Moon Meditation

This is the full moon and we have some strange energy around us. I don’t know if you are feeling it. The June full moon always feels a bit chaotic to me. There is a lot happening at this time of the year and it may be time to start something new.

This is a really long and kind of strange meditation as a result. When meditations like this come to me I know that there is some group of people out there who really need to hear this. It is always the meditations that I don’t really understand, that cause people to contact me and say how meaningful they were to that person.

I hope this meditation hits the right people! Please read through the meditation and then close your eyes. Remember what you can and don’t worry if your meditation takes a different direction than the one written here.

Take a few deep breaths and close your eyes. Find yourself walking through a small village with only a few houses along the main street. The village looks almost deserted. You hear no sounds except for the wind. Soon a face peeks out from one of the doorways and an old woman waves for you to come over to the house.

 

You walk towards the house and the woman opens the door wider for you to enter. She leads you into a sitting area and offers you a cup of tea. You agree, as you are chilled and feel uncomfortable with the abandoned nature of the village.

 

The woman returns with a tray with tea for both of you and biscuits. She places the tray on a table and seats herself facing you. She tells you to help yourself and you take a cup of tea. As soon as you take your first sip of tea you begin to feel better. You settle into the comfortable chair and feel the warmth of the room. The woman also sips her tea and seems to relax into her chair.

 

You ask the woman what has happened in the village that it seems so desolate. She tells you that the village used to be filled with people but the jobs went away when the railroad no longer stopped nearby and the people began to move away. She tells you that the government is thinking of building a highway through the area and wants to buy up the land. This has led the people to hide in their houses whenever anyone new comes to town in case they are looking to buy the land.

 

You ask her why she let you in. She said that her grandson said that I would be coming and to keep an eye out for me. You ask who her grandson is and she says she will take you to meet him.

 

She leads you to a room at the other end of the house that has been set up like a laboratory and a man sits working with colorful liquids and chemicals. The old woman tells him that you have arrived. He rises from where he was sitting and wipes his hands on the apron he is wearing. The old woman says she will leave us to talk and departs.

 

The man walks over holding out his hand awkwardly. You shake his hand and he offers you a seat. You take it and ask him his name. You ask him how he knew you were coming. He says that he found the tale an old manuscript of prophesies that he was translating. You ask him what else the prophesy said about you.

 

He says that the prophesy said that you have a talent that you can teach to the people of the town to help the town survive. What might that gift be? You can ask this guide if you are not clear but he may not have an answer. He says you must take some time to either find this gift or learn how to teach it and then return to the town.

 

Thank this man for what he has told you. He walks you back through the house and says that he hopes to see you again soon. You walk out the door and begin to walk back through the quiet town.

 

Begin to hear the sounds around your physical body. Wiggle your fingers and toes and when you feel ready, open your eyes.

Journal Prompts

What skill of yours brings you joy?

 

How could you share it with others?

 

Is there something that you feel compelled to do?

 

What area of your life is feeling abandoned?

 

What creativity or knowledge are you forgetting to use?

 

 

Full Moon Preparation – Get Ready!

Here is a link to an audio file that will help you open your heart and prepare for this Full Moon in Sagittarius on Friday: https://www.patreon.com/posts/full-moon-prep-11611140  Don’t miss this energy, know what to prepare for!

Love,

Jessica Cross

June Energies

June is here.  If you have not yet started working on what you want to create this year, it is now time to use this summer energy to let your creative juices flow.

What ideas are percolating?  Is there something new you want to learn?  Are there some new social events you want to make to build relationships this year?  What about travel?

Get your plans in place and make sure you make time for what you find important!

June




1

What blessings are you missing?



2

Break the rules.



3

Save some energy for yourself.



4

Find the good in now.



5

You are not a victim.



6

Follow your passion.



7

What is the lesson to learn?



8

Recognize your hard work.



9

What karma are you building?



10

Embrace your confidence.



11

What is too good to be true?



12

Share your joys with others or ask for support with your sorrows.



13

Complete your plan.



14

Feel More.



15

Create your own path.



16

Consider your higher purpose.



17

Tame your Ego.



18

Look at the problem from a new angle.



19

What do you deserve?



20

What needs to be released?



21

You will get another chance.



22

Acknowledge and release an old pain.



23

Don’t fear this change.



24

Take time to rest.



25

Choose your action.



26

Don’t fear the future.



27

Maintain your focus.



28

Only gain from ethical pursuits.



29

Give with joy to others.



30

Prepare for something new.

Need help figuring out what you wan to create this year.  Check out my Gratitude Journal on Amazon to help discover and set your intentions: http://a.co/dKBunRM

 

May New Moon Meditation

At this time of the new moon we open up to new possibilities. We allow new ideas and experiences to enter our lives.

In our previous few meditations we have been beginning our journey for the next six months. With this new moon we explore new ways of being and moving through this journey.

Take a few deep breaths and close your eyes. Find yourself laying on the grass in a meadow. Feel the cool earth underneath you and the grass tickling your arms and feet. Watch the clouds above you form into shapes.

 

You have nowhere to be and nothing to do. No one is expecting you and your whole day is free. Laying here in the sun is your scheduled activity for this time. How does it feel to be free of all responsibilities for a while? When is the last time you felt this way?

 

If an idea of something you should do or think about pops into your head, return your focus on the clouds above. What do the clouds remind you of?

 

Find yourself feeling a connection with the clouds above you as if they are creating a show just for you. Know that nothing is more important than this time of relaxation and mind clearing right now. Open up the space in your mind for new ideas and feelings to enter.

 

Allow the clouds to entertain you or even show you new possibilities. Feel calm and connected with the world around you. Take deep breaths as you sink into this feeling. Let your body and mind become refreshed and renewed. Enjoy this feeling for as long as you need.

 

When you feel ready, hear the sounds around your physical body. Wiggle your fingers and toes, and open your eyes.

 

Now take some time to write about this experience to learn more from this time of meditation.

Were you able to let your thoughts and feelings quiet a bit for just this short time period? If not, that is fine, it just shows you how noisy your mind is most of the time.

What did you see in the clouds?

Did any new thoughts occur to you even if they are just the beginning of idea?

Can you find even five minutes over the next few days to relax with this meditation and see if anything new about this thought comes forward.  Download recorded Shadow Work meditations on Gumroad: Click Here