Feather Meditation Evolution

As life continues to bring challenges, we adapt and update our tools.  I posted The Feather over three years ago.  Since then, the meditation has evolved into a powerful way of finding peace in difficult circumstances. 

I'm sharing it here for anyone to use as they see fit:

"Close your eyes and take a few breaths.  Feel the Earth beneath you as the image of a soft white feather on the wind appears.  Gently allow it to come to rest in your hand and see how it becomes motionless, even though there is a strong wind.  Begin noticing that the wind no longer touches you or your clothes.  You feel protected and calm even though the wind outside of you becomes strong like a tornado! 

Stay here as long as you like, and re-engage with the world when you are ready. 

The storms of life are outside.  Come back to this state of calm when you need peace.