Preparation
Find a tranquil space where you can sit undisturbed. You may light a single candle to symbolize the quiet flame of healing or keep the space dim to reflect the serenity of the moment. Take slow, deep breaths, allowing tension to melt away.
Opening Invocation
"A Mháthair na suaimhneas, tabhair dom síocháin agus neart. Go raibh an tost seo beannaithe le do láithreacht."(Mother of stillness, grant me peace and strength. May this silence be blessed with your presence.)
Feel the quiet around you as a living, breathing force. Imagine it flowing through you, filling the spaces between your thoughts, bringing calm to your mind and body.
Centering in Silence
Allow the stillness to envelop you completely. Visualize the silence as a vast, gentle ocean. With each breath, you float deeper into this ocean, held by the Mother’s embrace.
Whisper softly or silently:"Sa tost, faighim mo shláinte. Sa tost, faighim mo chró."(In the silence, I find my healing. In the silence, I find my heart.)
Visualization: The Grove of Healing Light
Picture yourself walking into a sacred grove. The trees are tall and strong, their branches forming a canopy that muffles all sound. The air is cool and still, filled only with the faint whisper of leaves. At the center of the grove, a soft, glowing light emanates from the earth, a gift from the Mother.
Step into the light and let its warmth wash over you. Feel it entering your body, soothing any discomfort, and filling you with strength and peace. As it flows, say:"A Mháthair, tabhair dom mo shláinte arís. Go líonfaidh an solas seo mo chroí agus mo spiorad."(Mother, grant me my healing again. May this light fill my heart and spirit.)
Spend a few moments in this light, absorbing its energy. Imagine it sealing any wounds—physical, emotional, or spiritual—with a golden glow.
Blessing the Quietude of the Day
Now, shift your awareness outward. Let the silence you’ve cultivated extend into the day ahead. Whisper:"Go raibh gach nóiméad de mo lá ciúin, go mbeidh gach nóiméad beannaithe."(May every moment of my day be quiet; may every moment be blessed.)
Envision the stillness as a shield around you, protecting your peace. Each action you take, no matter how small, is performed with intention and mindfulness, echoing the quiet rhythm of the grove.
Healing Breath with the Elements
To ground this sense of healing and stillness, align with the elements through your breath:
Air / Aer: Inhale deeply, feeling the cool, cleansing air fill your lungs. Say:"Líonann an t-aer seo mé le soiléireacht agus suaimhneas."(This air fills me with clarity and peace.)
Earth / Talamh: Feel the grounding energy of the earth beneath you with each exhale. Whisper:"Tugann an talamh neart dom agus suaimhneas dom."(The earth gives me strength and calm.)
Water / Uisce: Imagine a gentle stream within you, washing away tension. Reflect:"Cosúil le huisce, ligim do mo bhuairt imeacht."(Like water, I let my worries flow away.)
Fire / Tine: Picture a small, steady flame in your heart, warming you with its light. Affirm:"Tá an tine i mo chroí láidir agus socair."(The fire in my heart is strong and calm.)
Closing Blessing for Healing and Quiet
As you prepare to end the meditation, place your hands on your heart and whisper:"Go raibh an lá seo faoi shuaimhneas agus faoi bheannacht. Go gcoimeádfaidh an mháthair mo spiorad ciúin agus socair."(May this day be filled with peace and blessing. May the Mother keep my spirit quiet and calm.)
Blow out the candle (if lit) or visualize the light merging with your heart, carrying its healing into the day.
Integration
When you are ready, slowly open your eyes. Carry the quietude of this meditation into your day, letting each action reflect the stillness and healing you’ve embraced. Let the silence become a source of renewal, a reminder of the light that resides within.
Slán agus go raibh an suaimhneas leat.(Farewell, and may peace be with you.)