I’ve just got back from a few days Meditating and communing with the land at Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall in North Wales. This place is steeped in legend, full of myth and Magick, stories of King Arthur, a giant and giantess and a naughty Dragon! It is said that a Monk that used to live there, appears sometimes within the falls. The place is surrounded by woodland and fern, gently trickling streams meander down the mountain in contrast to Rhaeadr’s mighty flow.
When I arrived the water looked soft, like silk and the following day after non-stop rain the flow was fast, the water stained orange with peat. It is impossible to be in such a place and not reach that Silent state of awe that we all seek in Meditation.
I’ve always loved Meditating outside. When I was on my 6 months Mastery course, atop a mountain in Spain, I’d only be in the Puja (Meditation) room when absolutely necessary. You’d find me in the valley, sat in the rocks amidst the trees. I caught another Monk taking pictures of me. Aware of his Presence I opened my eyes and made him jump!
I believe Nature helps us to Meditate if we allow Her. Monks in caves go hand in hand. Oh to be held by the Earth herself as you make that inward journey home. Ancient stone circles are great spots for Meditation. Trees are also great allies, each bringing a different quality to help bring us into Harmony with our own Nature and Mother Nature herself.
I am not of the belief that we need to transcend this Earth, only that which is convoluted and disconnects us from Her. Earth is an anagram of Heart, that’s a good place to start, and exactly where we start in Meditation Cafe.
You’ll be hearing more about Pistyll Rhaeadr in the coming weeks I’m sure. Her beauty has captivated me and I am called to sit some more with this flowing water Goddess and learn her ways.
Please do share your favourite outdoors Meditation spaces and your experiences in the comments below.
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I hope this has encouraged you to give Meditation outside a try.
Blessed Be
Raye x
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The Bendy Witch 