Hi. It’s a beautiful day here in Southern England. Spring is on the way, and the flowers are coming out.
Hello, I’m Carlos. I’m a carrier of Ancient Earth Wisdom, and I want to show you a practice of meditating with a flower, really giving it attention. And this practice, I find it can really raise your resonance, because of the beauty of communing with the essence of the flower.
So here’s some flowers in a vase. It’s best to do this with a live flower, not a plastic one, and not with a screen, but to actually sit with the essence of this flower.
First of all, I’m really noticing all the detail. Really, really look at the flower. I’m taking in things I hadn’t noticed before, like the glistening on the petals, the light and dark, different shades.
Really try and notice all the detail. Maybe spend as much as 10 minutes just noticing everything about the flower. If your attention wanders, simply bring it back to the flower and really drop in to communing with the essence of this beauty that we call a flower, we call it a daffodil. But it’s a mystery of life. It’s a come from the earth, and it’s like the flowering of our own consciousness. This flower kind of symbolises that.
So take time with this. Come into a deeper state of consciousness with the flower. And after some minutes, then I allow my eyes to go into a kind of blurry, soft focus. It’s almost like you’re allowing the essence of the flower to come into you.To remind you of the beauty in your core, essence, the essence of the flower, the essence of you, are one.
Just allow this to really feed your soul. So often we just put flowers there and walk past them. Get on with our busy lives. But to actually take time to really focus on this mysterious beauty.
Thank you.
FAQs
What is meditating with a flower?
Meditating with a flower is an Earth Wisdom mindfulness practice where you sit quietly with a live flower and give it your full attention. By observing its colours, shapes, light and shadow, you bring your mind into the present moment and connect with nature’s beauty.
How do I practice flower meditation at home?
Sit comfortably with a fresh flower in front of you, ideally in natural light. Notice every detail – the petals, texture, and shades of light and dark. When your attention wanders, gently but firmly return it to the flower. Be with it. After about 10 minutes, soften your gaze and let the essence of the flower come into you.
What are the benefits of meditating with a flower?
Flower meditation calms your nervous system and deepens your awareness. The essence of the flower connects you with the essence of your Self. Many people feel more peaceful, uplifted, and appreciative of the natural mystery of life after this practice.
