Meditating as a Mountain

In this meditation we are invoking a very powerful archetype: the mountain. This is a meditation practice I love. It is a very special one because it is effectively a union of a body scan and visualization practice. If we are feeling very anxious or overwhelmed, this can help us stabilize our mind.

Mountains are powerful symbols in the human imagination. They are massive, high and prominent. They remind us how small we are, striking us with awe and filling our minds with wonder. On the surface, mountains are great geographical barriers which limit human movement. However we have still…