We can connect ourselves with a basic force of nature by
focusing on the essential element of air during a wind meditation. We begin by
centering ourselves on our breath. We inhale the life-giving force, feeling it
fill us, and then releasing it into the world to let our breath mingle with the
breath of nature. If we cannot feel the wind right now, we can recall times
when the wind has sent us gifts of caresses on bare skin, ruffling our clothes
and playing with our hair. We can evoke sounds carried on the wind, maybe
laughter or song, or perhaps just the wind’s own whispers through the trees or
across the landscape of our ears. We may summon up an image of falling flowers
or leaves from above, vivid colors set free with the wind’s encouragement. We
may envision birds drifting on unseen currents with wings unbent, or flags and
banners unfurled in the breeze. The scent of a sea breeze may come to mind, or
the aromas of freshly baked treats or fragrant blooms that reach us fro! m a
distance.

As these memories enliven our senses, we are feeling the
vital force that surrounds and animates us. We can look to the trees to sway in
time with nature’s rhythm. Just as we can be soothed by the wind, we know that
nature has great power. In a rush it can block out all sound, leaving us with
only the beating of our hearts.

Wind can even make the inanimate dance and whirl gracefully.
With a gentle sigh, the wind has carried sailors to faraway lands and balloons
to great heights above. We can entrust the wind to carry our voices and best
wishes out into the world, knowing it will be carried to its perfect
destination. Releasing these precious offerings to its care, we remember that
nature’s power is as close as our breath, and we breathe deeply once again
before returning to the world around us.

I LOVE the wind’s energy…. my very, very favorite thing to
do is to go listen to the wind “beat” on the water…..
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm