Sage: March 1 - 7

​​Sage, the word, the color, and the herb is associated with wisdom and healing. It is also the name of one of the newest beings to arrive on this planet. Sage, my grandson, was born yesterday. I am so grateful for this new life and this promise of hope. My heart is bursting with joy.

I've been on retreat for the past week. I thought of Sage being carried in Grace's womb. I thought how she was breathing for him. We all come into this world connected to another human being. We take our first breath and are held in a web of love. During meditation, I closed my eyes and envisioned golden light surrounding Sage, Grace and Jaden, surrounding Patrick and me, surrounding all of us in the light of love.

This morning, as I experienced the first moment of Sage's life through the marvel of FaceTime, that same golden light welled up within my heart. Warmth flooded my soul. I feel it even now and know life is good. May the light of love shine on each of you.

Practice

Place your hand on your belly. Take three deep breaths. Feel the rise and the fall of your belly. Place your other hand on your heart. Feel the beating of your heart and sense life pulsating through you. Rest here in the presence of your own being.

Know there was a time before thoughts and words. Know there was a time before you breathed your first breath. The first sounds you heard were the rhythm of another's heart beat. Imagine holding yourself now as you were held in the womb. Rest here in the presence of your own being.

From all the moments since your birth through right now, your breath has accompanied you. Through the joys and the sorrows, the breath has carried you each step of the way. Allow gratitude to well up from within. Envision golden light surrounding you with love and grace. Rest here in the presence of your own being.

Call to mind those who have supported you on your journey. See the faces of all those you love and have loved you. Allow the strength and the gifts of your ancestors to guide you with wisdom and healing. Know that you have never really been alone. Feel the bond of generations alive in every cell. Rest here in the presence of your own being.

This meditation will end soon but don't forget who you are. Bless those who cross your path this day with the gift of your presence. Let golden light shine through all that you do.