Each year, as Leo’s birthday approaches, I look back to remember the actual day of his birth, and the months I carried him. I reflect on the meditations and feelings we shared as two beings, two bodies, two souls journeying together, sharing breath and lifeblood.
I remember walking through the Nevada desert, feeling the magnetic messages of creation soaring from his developing body as rushes of light, in rainbow tones and hues electric.
“How could the energies communicated by him be so profound, whimsical and humorous at the same time?” I wondered. I hungered for more as my being bathed in that soulful language of colors, emotion and movement.
What a precious gift, to connect to him so closely, in the amniotic fluids of life and light nestled in the warm caress of the universe.
He was part of me, and an energy all his own. Every day, I was filled with awe.
So this birthday, as with each birthday, I meet my son’s precious, familiar, energy in meditation. I speak through this medium of light as he sleeps, perhaps dreaming of his birthday party, or playing with friends, or streaming in the light.
As I sit here, I can feel the sun stirring, shaking off the night’s embrace. Dawn’s glow spreads across the horizon, and birds sing a glorious welcome. It is going to be a great day!
You are welcome to practice this meditation for anyone celebrating their birthday!
I close my eyes and quiet my mind, feeling the warmth of my heart radiating through my body. My soul is present, ready to meditate.
I take a few deep breaths, and can feel the thrill of connecting to Leo’s inner being. I take another deep breath, and ask Leo’s most magnificent, birthday self to take a form.
He appears as himself, a beautiful boy with big brown eyes and a grin like a lightbulb. He is looking up at the bold, blue sky. I turn my gaze upwards and see the liquid light drenching the stars.
I ask him what gift would be like from me to support him, and celebrate his lovely soul. (The gift could be an object, symbol or color).
He asks for a cliff of amethyst to climb. I extend this gift to him in my mind’s eye, and watch him as he receives it. He begins to climb from the base, purposefully moving from one glistening purple rock to the next.
As he rises, up the steep cliff, his arms, legs, lungs and heart are strengthened and energized. He reaches the top, and views the horizon draped in sparkly purple, lilac and lavender hues. He smiles, radiant with confidence.
I now connect to my love, and all the blessings I hold for him in my heart. I begin to send that energy towards him. I feel my body fill with bliss and joy as waves of love ripple out from my being to his. He immerses himself in these waves, until he indicates he is full and ready to go.
We look at each other one last time, and in a burst of light, he leaves. A new magic trick!
I smile and open my eyes. What a treat to be his mother.
This is my favourite way to start Leo’s birthday, before the presents and parties, or cake and ice cream. It’s a moment where we can stretch out in the light, and remember the fullness of our journey together.
I hope you’ll share this meditation with someone you care deeply for on their next birthday. It is an incredible opportunity to express your adoration and admiration for the one’s you love in your life’s magical tapestry.