Transcript
Speaker: Welcome to the third meditation episode from the Bellwetch podcast.
Speaker: a magical podcast that helps you find peace and tranquility amid life's chaos. I am your host, Swales, and today we are going to embark on a journey of meditation, connecting with the fierce and passionate element of the flame.
Speaker: Find a comfortable and quiet space where you won't be disturbed and either sitting or laying down, get comfort and warm and snug and let's begin.
Speaker: Close your eyes and take a deep breath, allowing your body to relax with every exhale.
Speaker: You can move and shift to get comfort at any point. This is your time to relax.
Speaker: Bring your awareness to your breath in which you will begin the technique of box breathing.
Speaker: Inhale deeply through your nose for four seconds. One, two, three, four. Hold for four seconds. One, two, three, four. And then exhale slowly for four seconds. one two three four releasing any tension or stress in the body
Speaker: And repeat. One, two, three, four, hold. One, two, three, four, breathe out. One, two, three, four,
Speaker: Feel your lungs fill up with oxygen. Breathe deep into your stomach and release. Repeat this method of breathing a few times until you feel your body and mind begin to relax. Let your thoughts pass through your mind as that's what minds do. Acknowledge them and let them go. They have served their purpose.
Speaker: Now, picture yourself standing in a moonlit clearing in the heart of a dense forest. The night sky above you is a velvety canvas, dotted with shimmering stars, and the air is alive with the sound of nocturnal creatures.
Speaker: In the centre of this clearing is a magnificent bonfire blazing. Its flames are dancing and flickering with a life of their own. You feel drawn to this fire and you feel the heat on your skin as you walk towards it. one step in front of the other feeling the ground beneath your bare feet feeling in the heat on your skin warming you from the outside in the flames so huge reach up towards the sky
Speaker: Their colours shifting from deep reds to oranges and golden yellows. You are so drawn to them. You cannot help but study them, for they are absolutely beautiful.
Speaker: The fire crackles, sending sparks up into the night's air.
Speaker: each one a tiny burst of magic and possibilities. As you spend time with this fire you realise that you are not alone in this moment. Around the fire other witches with their faces illuminated by the glow of these flames. They stand quietly by your side
Speaker: They smile warmly at you as they welcome you into the circle.
Speaker: Very slowly you begin to move, swaying gently to the rhythm of the crackling, passionate fire. The earth beneath your feet is warm and supportive and it grounds you as you dance.
Speaker: As you move, feel the energy of the fire flowing through your veins.
Speaker: With each step, you draw the power of the flames into your body, filling you with the warmth, the strength and the passion of the flame.
Speaker: The fire is a living entity, a force of nature that burns away the old and makes way for the new. Allow yourself to become one with the flames.
Speaker: Feeling their transformative power alight your soul.
Speaker: Imagine now that you hauled a small bundle of herbs within your hands. These herbs have been chosen carefully for their magical properties.
Speaker: As you dance, you raise the bundle to the sky and then offer it to the fire. The flames eagerly accept your gift, consuming the herbs and releasing the beautiful fragrant smoke. The smoke swirls around you. The smoke cleanses you. Breathe in the aroma, feeling it cleanse and purify your mind and soul.
Speaker: With each breath, let go of anything that no longer serves you. Allow the fire to burn away your doubts, your fears and your anxieties. Let go of it all. Feel these burdens turning into ash and being carried away by the wind.
Speaker: In their place, the fire leaves behind a sense of clarity, courage and determination.
Speaker: You are renewed, you are reborn from the flames, rising like the magical phoenix.
Speaker: As the dance continues, you feel a deep connection to the element of fire and to all the witches dancing besides you.
Speaker: Together in this dance, you form a powerful magical circle of intention with the fire at the center as a symbol of your shared strength and purpose. A beacon of light in the darkness.
Speaker: Focus on those dancing flames
Speaker: and set a new intention for yourself.
Speaker: What do you wish to bring into your life? What passions do you want to ignite? Whisper your intentions softly into these flames. Knowing that the fire will carry your words up into the skies and to the universe.
Speaker: Trust that your desires will manifest fueled by the natural power of the fire and the collective energy of this circle.
Speaker: You are powerful.
Speaker: You have the element of fire within you.
Speaker: As the stance begins to s slow, feel the energy of the fire settling within your soul. A steady, glowing ember right at your core.
Speaker: Know that you can carry this fire with you always as a source of warmth and inspiration in times of need.
Speaker: Gradually, bring your awareness back to the present moment.
Speaker: Feel the surface beneath your body. Feel the air around your skin. It's cool and refreshing.
Speaker: Wiggle your toes and your fingers. Take a deep breath in and perhaps have a stretch. And only when you're ready gently open your eyes.
Speaker: Thank you for joining me on this meditation. May you carry the healing energies from this fire meditation into the rest of your day and find moments of serenity. in the simple beauty of the natural world around you. Blessed be.
