Welcome to a rainy day meditation . Maybe you're stuck inside because it's raining or it's cold , or you're in a place that it's very dry and your soul is in need of some rain . So , whether it's rainy or it's hotter than a soul into Mali , or you're feeling a dark cloud following you , use this meditation to refresh your mind , your body , soul and spirit .
So find a comfortable position , whether laying down or in a seated position . Relax your eyes , relax your jaw , relax your hands , relax your feet , being still noticing your surroundings , the temperature in the air , the sounds that you're hearing .
You're hearing your breath , noticing your breath , noticing your chest going up and down , drawing attention to your breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth . Breathe in , breathe out . Breathing in , breathing out . Now that you are comfortable , relaxed , calm , turn your attention to the sounds that you're hearing Rain . Notice the repetitive sound .
Imagine the temperature and moisture in the air , a damp , refreshing scent , with awareness of the rain , then recognizing properties of water that it can be life-giving , thirst quenching , refreshing and full of opportunity . And the water can also be cleansing , clearing a washing or rinsing away of dirt or things that need to be removed .
Let the rain just wash over your face , wash down your shoulders , clean off your fingers , cleansing your body . Draw your attention back to the rain . Start to visualize individual rain drops and imagine them collecting in your palms , creating small pools of water , using each drop dropping in your hand .
Each drop that lands in the left palm is a life-giving drop , refreshing and exciting , and each drop that lands in the right palm is cleansing , removing negativity , washing away anything that doesn't serve you or holding you back . Allow the drops to collect in each hand , noticing the left palm , noticing the right palm , washing negativity away .
Allow the drops to collect without judgment . Just hold and be present with the puddles of water , recognizing that each drop is part of the whole , together washing and refreshing . Slowly , start to bring your hands together at your heart and imagine releasing the pools and letting them come together and wash over you .
All the clearing , all the drops come together and flow into one , releasing and passing over . Thank you , let yourself be here again and again , bringing your attention to the rain , the smell in the air , the touch on your skin , any warm sensations that you're feeling throughout your body . Take a big , deep breath in and breathe it out .
Breathing in , breathing out , noticing your breath , noticing your hands , feeling at peace , calmness . Feel free to stay here , relax and listen to the sounds of rain . Let it ease you into sleep , to meditation , or just closing your practice , and thank you for meditating with me .