After a few trips to Ayrshire and even Livingston, Source is in St Andrews this week, creating spiritual art, healing, and dream interpreting among other things. if you got one of our postcards and are checking out the site, it was so great to meet so many lovely folks!

The seashore photo was taken by my friend Ruth from objects I collected around the British Isles for their beauty and interest. I love the tactile quality, how the different textures can soothe and relax, how light and shade play off each type of surface, the occasional sparkle or irridescent gleam… each of these objects has a journey to share with us, and the meditation draws us deeper into what nature has to teach us and bless us with.
Meditation is an ancient practice that has been around for thousands of years. It is a practice that can be at odds with our busy lives, but taken a step at a time, will bring a rich flow of peace and joy into your life.
It is best to find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed, and to take time to relax. Breathe deeply and slowly.
The focus of the meditation in this case is the Creator, as we believe he is the purest love and light, and source of all life.
Object Meditation
Often the Creator communicates with us through the physical world around us, through nature, art, people and many other ways.
1. Choose an object that interests you, like one suggested in the photograph, perhaps a stone, stick or shell. Ask the Creator to speak to you about it. Hold it in your hand, study it closely and record your responses.
2. Make notes on the detail of the shape, size, colour and texture. Does it have other properties? What do you think is important about all these aspects?
3. What journey has this object been on in its life? Where did it originally come from and what has happened to it to make it the way it is now?
4. What message could this object have for those on a spiritual journey? Does other symbolic or metaphorical significance come to mind?
This exercise can easily be done at home or in a group. Have fun looking out for interesting objects, and enjoy the stillness and space that will nourish your soul!
This meditation was produced by Source, a spiritual community focused on meditation, spiritual exercises, creativity, journalling, soaking music and fellowship as ways of exploring our spiritual development.