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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As we honor the energies of the West while entering Autumn — the season of reaping what we have sown during the second harvest of Mabon \u2013 we are encouraged to take a moment to show gratitude for our abundance. Our crops have borne fruit which is being stored for the darkening season and our fields are growing hearty vegetables which we will reap at the third harvest, Samhain. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Items Needed<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n -sunset location<\/span><\/p>\n -cup of drinkable water<\/span><\/p>\n -writing utensil<\/span><\/p>\n -paper (or the like)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Choose a preferably clear day to watch the sunset while sitting in nature. This mediation will still work from indoors but we are Pagan so nature is our place of worship. Face the West as you observe the colors of the sky, hear the sounds around you, feel the wind. Acknowledge that with each setting sun, completes the cycle as the day transforms into night, just as summer turns to autumn. Now get into a comfortable position and sit with your cup of water. Stare into the water, scry upon its surface. Reflect upon 20 things you are grateful for in this moment, this day, this year, this lifetime. Jot them down as they come to you. Feel free to write more than 20 but do not write less. When you are satisfied with your list, notice the feeling of gratitude within you. Imagine you are channeling that feeling through your hands and into the cup of water you\u2019re holding. Imagine the molecules gently vibrating with warm, white light. Acknowledge your gratitude for the water and drink from your cup. Thank the water for nourishing you. Thank the West, the sunset, and nature around you, for holding sacred space during your Mindful Meditation. Thank yourself for taking the time to reflect upon your abundance in gratitude.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Blessed Be!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ***<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n (Amy Dubenetsky & Becky Coates, respectively; Writers of the Mindful Meditations column & Coven Sisters.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This Mindful Meditation is brought to you by Amy Dubenetsky<\/b>, a Bodyworker\/Reiki Practitioner\/Witch based out of Manchester, CT whom leads group meditations as well.\u00a0 Amy is deeply involved with her Coven, Organic Farming, and various Dance Communities across the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Follow her on Instagram and Facebook @bodyandbeyond444.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As we honor the energies of the West while entering Autumn — the season of reaping what we have sown during the second harvest of Mabon \u2013 we are encouraged to take a moment to show gratitude for our abundance. Our crops have borne fruit which is being stored for the darkening season and our fields are growing hearty vegetables which we will reap at the third harvest, Samhain. Items Needed -sunset location -cup of drinkable water -writing utensil -paper (or the like) Choose a preferably clear day to watch the sunset while sitting in nature. This mediation will still work from indoors but we are Pagan so nature is our place of worship. Face the West as you observe the colors of the sky, hear the sounds around you, feel the wind. Acknowledge that with each setting sun, completes the cycle as the day transforms into night, just as summer turns to autumn. Now get into a comfortable position and sit with your cup of water. Stare into the water, scry upon its surface. Reflect upon 20 things you are grateful for in this moment, this day, this year, this lifetime. Jot them down as they come to you. Feel free to write more than 20 but do not write less. When you are satisfied with your list, notice the feeling of gratitude within you. Imagine you are channeling that feeling through your hands and into the cup of water you\u2019re holding. Imagine the molecules gently vibrating with warm, white light. Acknowledge your gratitude for the water and drink from your cup. Thank the water for nourishing you. Thank the West, the sunset, and nature around you, for holding sacred space during your Mindful Meditation. Thank yourself for taking the time to reflect upon your abundance in gratitude. Blessed Be! *** About the Author: (Amy Dubenetsky & Becky Coates, respectively; Writers of the Mindful Meditations column & Coven Sisters.) This Mindful Meditation is brought to you by Amy Dubenetsky, a Bodyworker\/Reiki Practitioner\/Witch based out of Manchester, CT whom leads group meditations as well.\u00a0 Amy is deeply involved with her Coven, Organic Farming, and various Dance Communities across the country. 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