Meditation: April 8th, 2025

Physical Setting & Preparation

Find a place where you can sense the growing strength of spring - perhaps near flowering trees, a flowing stream, or anywhere you can feel the earth stirring with new life. If indoors, open a window to let fresh air circulate, and place spring blossoms or fresh green plants nearby. Sit cross-legged on the ground if comfortable, or on a chair with both feet firmly touching the earth. Rest your hands palms up on your knees, symbolizing your openness to receive. Take five deep breaths, feeling your chest expand and contract like the breathing earth herself.

Opening Invocation | Fosgladh

"A Mhàthair na Talmhainn, air an ochdamh latha den Ghiblean, tha mi a' tighinn thugad le cridhe fosgailte. Gabh rium mar aon de do chlann."

"Mother of the Earth, on this eighth day of April, I come to you with an open heart. Receive me as one of your children."

"Mar a tha an talamh a' dùsgadh às dèidh a' gheamhraidh, dùisg mo spiorad às ùr."

"As the earth awakens after winter, awa…