A mandala meditation:

To begin your meditation select a quiet time and sit with a straight back.
Light some incense if it feels appropriate.

Because the mandala image (below) will be on your computer screen,
try to sit in a way that is comfortable for your neck, your back, and your eyes.
Fold your hands in your lap or place them palms up on your thighs.

Begin with a prayer
and set your intention of using this time
of meditation and contemplation to move into a place of spiritual centeredness.

I like the phrase "Toward the One."

For the reflective portion of your meditation
just sit quietly, eyes open, gazing at the mandala.
If you find your eyes wandering gently bring them back to the mandala.
If you find your eyes watering, or feeling heavy,
allow them to close while keeping a mental image of the mandala in your mind.
If your thoughts wander, gently bring them back..

Maintain this quiet time for however long you choose.

Conclude your meditation by reading the poem by Hafiz,

or with thoughts, affirmations

or prayers for personal and world peace.

Meditating regularly over a period of time brings

spiritual discipline,

and produces ever longer stretches of centeredness and peace.

You can use the image below  to begin to practice this meditation right now.

WE HAVE NOT COME HERE
to take prisoners,
But to surrender ever more deeply
To freedom and joy.

We have not come into this exquisite world
To hold ourselves hostage from love.

Run, my dear
From anything
That may not strengthen
Your precious budding wings.

Run like hell my dear,
From anyone likely
To put a sharp knife
Into the sacred, tender vision
Of your beautiful heart.

We have a duty to befriend
Those aspects of obedience
That stand outside of our house

And shout to our reason
"O please, O please
Come out and play."

For we have not come here to take prisoners
Or to confine our wondrous spirits

But to experience ever and ever more deeply
Our divine courage, freedom,
and Light!

- Hâfiz

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