This month we return to meditative laughter, with a visual path to enjoy the fun. Inspired by the Bubbles Meditation offered at Lifescript, this simple meditation reminds us of the healing powers of smiles and laughter.
Begin in a comfortable sitting position with your eyes closed. Allow your body to settle in, breathing deeply, and noticing where you come in contact with whatever is supporting you. Take another deep breath...staying focused on the in breath...and the out breath...
As you maintain your conscious connection to the breath, feel each exhale leaving your body in the form of a beautiful golden bubble. It may come from a source of pain or discomfort within; however, as it leaves you, this golden bubble transforms those sensations and becomes joy filled.
To access that joy, pop the bubbles as they exit your body. With every pop, feel the smile grow on your face. As you pop each bubble, witness the glowing streams of joy, flowing in through your finger, connecting with your heart, and filling your body. Poke at as many as you can, and feel the smile transform to giggles and let those giggles grow to gurgles of laughter. And if you find yourself rolling on the floor in uncontrollable laughter, know that this joy came from you and returned to you - you may have it with you always.
When the meditation feels complete in the moment, gently bring yourself back to the room...bringing the lightness and openness with you.
These effective and simple Meditations and Mindfulness exercises are designed to support you every day. A new offering has been published each month in The Consciousness Collaborative Newsletter since November 2008. Click the links below to view previously published meditations. And to receive a new meditation each month, you may join our mailing list.