Close your eyes and sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor. Begin by paying attention to your breathing. Notice how your breath flows easily without having to think about it. Breathing in and out at a normal rhythm is a miracle that allows God’s light to fill you each moment of every day. Now begin to take some long, deep breaths to bring more of that light into every cell of your body. When you focus on your breath and use it purposefully you can bring your consciousness more into alignment with the Divine creator of all things.

So take a long deep breath now in through your nose, hold it, pause and release it slowly through your mouth and at the end of the exhale pause for a moment a feeling of deepening falls over you….take another deep breath, hold it … and again release it….and one more time breathe even deeper, hold it and release it through your mouth.

Imagine above you is a golden ball of light. The rays of light coming from this orb are iridescent and bright. They stream down from that spiritual sun and enter through your crown chakra at the top of your head. You feel a warm sensation fill you, as your body becomes more and more relaxed.  Continuing to breathe deeply and slowly… you may feel a tingling sensation or a feeling of lightness. Whatever you experience is perfect for you. Now bring your attention to the sixth Chakra located in the space on the center of your forehead just above your physical eyes also called the third eye. As you concentrate on the sixth chakra a scene begins to come into focus.

You find yourself standing at the opening of a long tree lined path. The branches of the trees form a canopy above you. Tiny sparkles of light dance through small openings between the lush green foliage that is adorned with the most beautiful, colorful display of tropical flowers you’ve ever seen. The glittering lights looks like tiny fairies welcoming you into this magical land. The shade the trees provide is a welcome respite from the warm tropical sun. A moment ago, the air was cold, and winter still had a strong grip on your world, so you are acutely mindful that this place is somewhere else entirely. You are then aware of the presence of your spirit guide who is always close by and ready to assist you. She or he is here to accompany you on this journey.

You look down the path and far in the distance you can see the vague outline of a figure dressed in white. It is surrounded by an shimmering emerald green light.  You can’t see it motion to you, but you can feel a warm loving energy urging you to move toward this being. You can sense an angelic presence, and in your mind, you hear your guardian angel tell you that you have entered the mystical angelic realm. You are informed that this magnificent being is the great archangel Raphael, the angel of healing. He is here to lift your burdens, listen to your heartaches so that you can let them go and begin to heal. He will assist you in cleansing your physical body, and your spirit of all its disharmony. He is also here to help you awaken your own miraculous healing abilities.

You begin to float down the long pathway towards Archangel Raphael. Your body seems to be pure, weightless, light-filled energy. When you finally reach him, you notice he is standing before an incredible, exotic garden. The gate of the garden has your name on it. Your guide tells you this garden was created just for you by using the vibration and frequency of your soul’s light.  The gate at the entrance gently swings open and he takes your hand leading you into this magical healing place. It is a tropical paradise with colorful birds and large animals that resemble lions and bears but they are different, nothing you have ever seen before. As you pass them, they bow before you in a welcoming gesture. You feel so safe and joyful. Beyond the garden you can see what looks like an ocean, but the color of the water looks more purple than blue. Instead of hearing the rolling and crashing of the surf upon the shore, you hear music that rises and falls in a beautiful melodic harmony with every wave as it ebbs and flows. Raphael leads you to a beautiful grassy place beneath an enormous, towering tree that dips its branches towards you as if offering you the shade and shelter of its sacred space. You sit next to Raphael and he begins to speak to you in your mind.

“I have seen you struggling with some difficult questions and confusing times in your life. Things have seemed overwhelming and the choices you needed to make were not clear. You doubt yourself and your ability to choose wisely at times. I have felt the heaviness in your heart, and I have held you as you cried your tears of sadness, sorrow and pain. I see you also choosing to be positive and loving to the people in your life whom you love and care for. Yet at times you do not extend the same love and compassion toward yourself.”

Raphael pauses….You hear the truth in his words and feel the weight you have been carrying from all the difficulties in your life both past and present. You lay your head on Raphael’s lap and he urges you to allow him to take your burdens from you. “Perhaps,” he says, “you might release them through your tears and if you feel the need, let them flow now for there is great healing and cleansing that happens when you cry from your heart. I understand the ache deep inside that you have felt, and you need to know, dear one, that you are not alone.”

You now close your eyes and sit in silence for a few moments as you think of all the struggles and pain both past and present that you want to release and let go of. You think of the healing you wish for yourself and or for others on any level…emotional, mental, physical, or spiritual.

“If nothing comes to mind at the moment,” Raphael offers. “Fear not for the angels know exactly what needs to be healed and are always ready and waiting to offer assistance.”

Before long, you can feel a wave of loving energy enveloping you and bringing with it a feeling of peace and contentment. You feel a shift as Raphael lifts your burdens and worries from your heart and mind and releases them to God our creator. So, intentionally turn them over to him now, simply let go and ask Him to help you understand how best to solve, heal or accept whatever is bothering you. You feel light and joyful. Raphael asks you to open your hand and he places a small gemstone in it. It is a precious, beautiful, blue turquoise stone. Turquoise is an efficient healer, providing solace for the spirit and wellbeing for the body. It promotes spiritual attunement and enhances communication between the spiritual and physical worlds. Placed on the third eye, it enhances intuition and meditation. It helps heal the heart which is where all healing begins. He tells you, you can awaken your own healing powers by holding this stone close and by praying and meditating on love and calling upon the emerald green, healing light of Archangel Raphael. He urges you to have faith and trust and assures you all is well.

Archangel Raphael smiles, bows his head before you, folds his massive wings around you in veneration, and softly bids you a loving farewell. He then begins to float slowly away until you can no longer see him. Your spirit guide tells you it is now time to come back to the present moment and to the earth plane. Slowly open your eyes and allow yourself to gently return. Take a few slow gentle breaths to help you come back to the present moment. You might want to float peacefully in the mystical space between the two worlds for a bit. Enjoy that otherworldly place until you feel ready to reenter your day, taking with you a wonderful feeling of lightness, tranquility, and peace.