Lighting the Path Less Taken

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As we walk our Paths on Mother Earth it's easy to become disconnected and uncentered, life is loud, we find ourselves set to drift and swirl within the water currents of everyday living, unsettled and unsatisfied like a boat loosened from it ties.

The 7 is a simple and powerful way to begin to reclaim your center and your connection to the Mother Earth. Take time each day to honor the 7 Sacred Directions if you can. It only takes a few minutes and with time it can have a deep and spiritual impact on you and the life you life and seek..

Honoring 7 Sacred Directions

Pick a time at least once a day to do this meditation practice.

(ie: first thing in the morning or right before bed)

Find a comfortable and undisturbed place to stand, outdoors is best but indoors is acceptable, the intent is what is paramount.
Breathe deeply a few times from your Tantien, exhaling any tensions, distractions, or discontent thru your lips.

Turn to the East.

Be one with the energies of the East. Stand quietly … receptively … sensing the energies, rebirth, hope, things to come arrive from the East.

Allow yourself to simply feel. You may see colors or images, hear vibrations, sense feelings, sensations in your body, have an inner knowing. There is no right or wrong way to experience. Simply turn your attention to the East and be present. When you feel ready, lift and open your arms, hands cupped softly, say what is in your heart, honor the energies of the East. Continue your connection to the East, while turning your connection to the South, with a simple pivot,

Turn to the South.
Again just be present with the energies of the South. Stand quietly … receptively … sensing the energies. Allow yourself to engage the experience … simply … without expectation. When you feel ready, thank the South, open your arms, say what is in your heart...continue your connection to the South, while turning yourself to the West..

Turn to the West.
Be present with the energies of the West. Stand quietly sensing the energies. Allow yourself to simply be … without expectation. When you feel ready, thank the West again by opening your arms and speaking your heart. Continue your connection to the West, as you turn to the North.

Turn to the North.
Be with the energies of the North. Stand quietly … receptively … sensing the energies. Allow yourself to feel the experience … simply … without expectation. Honor the energies of the North by opening your arms yet again, and speaking your thoughts.

East, South, West, North (or in the night) West, North, East, South.
Experience yourself at the center of these four directions
Mother Earth radiating out in all directions ... North to South, East to West...then cross your arms and

Lift your Face to the Sky.
Be present with the energies of the Sky, the Above World, Spirit. Reach outward … upward … extending your arms to the heavens to dance with the energy. Allow the energies of Sun, Moon, and Stars to flow down upon you and through you. Honor the blessings of Father Sky, Spirit, Creator....then cross your arms once again

Rest Firmly on the Earth.
Feel the ground beneath your feet. Sink down … allow the Earth to hold you … to really support you. Open your arms to the energies of the Earth, down toward her breast, wait for them to fill up, into you, through you …. Tune into the heartbeat of the Mother … rocking you, cradling you. Honor your connection to the Mother Earth, speak if you wish in Her honor... cross your arms again to embrace "you" and

Turn Inward.
Become aware of yourself at the center of 6 directions between Earth & Sky, amid East & West, North & South. Find that point within you where the 6 directions join. Here is your Sacred Center. You are the 7th Sacred Direction. From this Center, you will experience your place in the divine order of the cosmos. Honor the energies of Self and Place.

Whenever you feel scattered, disconnected or unbalanced, pause and honor the 7 Sacred Directions. If you are not able to physically turn toward the directions, do so in your mind or reflect back to an earlier experience of honoring the directions. This will put you in touch with these directional energies and help you to center and re-connect.

This meditation will evolve into your own over time as you renew your relationship with these Sacred energies. Allow your practice to grow and deepen spiritually and in humility. Make it your own, do it your way in honor of all things that join to make us and our world and help our Path along the lines of life.

SahjeNapala