Sunshine Therapy

Early one day, John was sitting out in the front yard in an area shaded by the house. As the sun began to rise and the shadows moved away the warm light touched the crown of his head and slowly fell around his shoulders. He had an amazing experience wherein the following therapy was inspired. He was impressed to share it with others as a form of gratitude and realization of how God our Father loves each one of us.

The process may take anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes or longer depending upon your intentions and how long you would like to meditate. Relax, there is no rush. Tune in to God and what He has done for you. Listen to the messages He gives you. God loves you so much!

Instructions for outdoor meditation: The ideal place for this meditation exercise is outside in the morning light. Find a peaceful area where you can connect with the earth, any lawn would be the best. Set a chair in this area where it is shady but will soon be hit by the morning sun. Take off your shoes and socks, get comfortable in your chair. Feel the cool, soft grass beneath your feet. Relax. Listen. When you are ready, begin listening to the following meditation. When I am done talking, take as much time as you need to tune in to the earth and your connection with God. Stop when you feel you are done.

Instructions for indoor meditation: Set a chair next to a sunny window in a quiet room. Take off your shoes and socks. Open the window and listen to the sounds of the earth outside. Feel the cool air gently make its way inside the room. Get comfortable. Relax. Listen. When you are ready, begin listening to the following meditation. When I am done talking, take as much time as you need to tune in to the earth and your connection with God. Stop when you feel you are done.

Clear your mind of any distractions. Let go of what you’re going to do today. Any pain or frustrations, or anything that might be distracting from tuning in and connecting with the earth and God, our Father. Take a moment and look around at your surroundings. Notice the beauty that God has created JUST FOR YOU. Notice the trees, the flowers, the grass, the sky, the clouds, the warm sun, the sounds of the birds, the wind, the earth. Allow yourself to feel gratitude for all these things. When you are ready, take a deep breath in through your nose, and release it slowly through your mouth. Close your eyes. Relax and listen.

God has created all of this JUST FOR YOU, for us, for all of his children.

God loves you so much that He made all of this JUST FOR YOU.

Think about your surroundings and realize that God put it all here for you to have the opportunity to come here and complete your mission on this beautiful earth.

• God created the trees JUST FOR YOU.
• He created the sky FOR YOU.
• He created the clouds FOR YOU.
• He created the sun FOR YOU.
• He created the grass FOR YOU.
• He created the flowers FOR YOU.
• He created the birds FOR YOU,
  And many, many kinds of each one, each with a purpose JUST FOR YOU.
• God our Father loves you so much that if YOU were the only one here on earth, it still would have been created JUST FOR YOU.

So, listen to the many kinds of birds, the crickets and the quiet sounds of the earth.

Feel the cool, soft grass beneath your feet.

Feel the gentle breeze as it touches your face.

Think of how God made thousands of different kinds of mushrooms on this earth JUST FOR YOU.

Think about the majesty of mountain ranges, the variety of ocean waves, the sun as it hits the clouds.

Think of all the stars in the sky.

God loves you so much that He created all this FOR YOU.

God sent His son, Jesus Christ here to earth, to fulfill His mission FOR YOU, so that you can have the opportunity to live with your Father again.

Look forward to the Second Coming.

Pray for the Second Coming.

Know that the Savior is coming.

Each and every day, God gives you breath, life, this earth and the opportunity to do your work.

And the opportunity to become like Him.

And all of this He did JUST FOR YOU.

As the sun begins to touch you, feel the warmth start on the crown of your head and slowly move down to your shoulders, your arms, and your back.

As it surrounds you, feel God’s love wrap around you like a gentle, warm hug. A hug from God.

Know that God loves you so much!

Now take this time to think about the Savior.

Think about what He did for you.

Think about His Second Coming.

God loves you so much!

Think about that.

Take all the time you need now to contemplate His many gifts to you.

When you’re ready, take a big deep breath and come back to the place you are in and reawaken yourself. Feel the renewed energy and the peace and comfort of God’s love for you.