“As the wheel of the year turns, may the light of understanding guide us to mend what is broken.”
Preparation:Find a quiet space where you can sit or stand comfortably. If you have access to nature, let it surround you. Hold a small object that symbolizes the relationship you wish to mend—perhaps a stone, a leaf, or a keepsake.
Invocation:Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Let your focus settle on your heart. Speak softly or silently:
“Cuirim mo chroí os comhair na gréine, os comhair na gaoithe, os comhair na farraige.”(“I place my heart before the sun, before the wind, before the sea.”)
Visualize these natural forces cleansing and soothing the pain or hurt lingering in your heart.
Meditation Steps:
Acknowledge the PainHold the symbolic object in your hand. Reflect on the damage, and name the emotions tied to it—hurt, anger, disappointment. Let yourself feel them without judgment.
Say:“Glacaim leis an bpian; tá sé fíor.”(“I accept the pain; it is real.”)As you say this, imagine the object absorbing the pain, grounding it.
Seek ClarityEnvision the other—a whole, imperfect being, much like yourself. Consider their perspective and their struggles.
Say:“A Dhia, tabhair soiléireacht dom.”(“O Divine, grant me clarity.”)Allow yourself to feel empathy without losing your sense of self.
Set Intentions for HealingFocus on what you can do to mend the bond. It may involve forgiveness, an apology, or simply an open-hearted conversation.
Say:“Tá mé sásta an nasc seo a dheisiú.”(“I am willing to mend this bond.”)Feel warmth spreading through your chest, a light of hope rekindling.
Release and TrustGently release the object onto the ground, or set it down before you. Let the Earth carry your intentions. Trust that your efforts, combined with time, will lead to growth.
Say:“Leis an nGrian agus leis an Domhan, go dtuga siad solas agus cothú.”(“With the Sun and the Earth, may they bring light and nourishment.”)
Closing:Take a final deep breath. As you exhale, imagine releasing any residual tension. Whisper:
“Go maire an grá agus an síocháin eadrainn arís.”(“May love and peace live between us again.”)
Feel gratitude for the effort you are making, and the space for healing you are creating.
Reflection:Journal about your experience, or simply sit with the feelings stirred by the meditation.