Petals & Planets May 1, 2026
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” Thich Nhat Hanh
A Practice for Illumination & Clear Seeing
There are moments when the light shifts — and suddenly, you can see clearly.
Not because anything has changed on the outside. But because something inside you has grown quiet enough to look honestly at what is here.
This is one of those moments.
What was quietly planted two weeks ago — the intention, the hope, the seed of something new — has now had time to settle into the soil. And in this fuller light, you can begin to see what is taking root, and what is not.
Some things will surprise you with how strongly they have grown. Others will show you, gently but clearly, that they were never quite yours to carry.
Both are gifts. Both deserve to be honored.
This is a time of honest, compassionate seeing. Not judgment — simply clarity. And from that clarity, the deep, quiet courage to release what has truly run its course, and tend more lovingly to what remains.
This practice is here to support you in both.
DHYANA MUDRA
Gesture of Witnessing
A gentle hand gesture supporting deep inner stillness, contemplative awareness, and spacious presence, inviting the mind to settle into quiet observation, allowing clarity to arise naturally from a place of calm receptivity.
How to practice:
Sit comfortably with your spine gently upright
Rest both hands in your lap, palms facing upward
Place your right hand on top of your left, thumbs touching lightly to form an oval
Allow your eyes to close softly and breathe naturally for 5–15 minutes
A gentle note: This is one of the oldest meditation gestures in the world — a bowl held open, neither grasping nor pushing away. In that openness, things become clear on their own. You do not need to force understanding. Simply hold the space, and let what is true rise gently to the surface.
Supportive qualities:
Cultivates inner stillness and honest self-reflection
Supports the release of what has quietly completed
Invites compassionate clarity without judgment
Creates a sense of inner balance and spacious awareness
🔊Mantra | Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
A mantra of deep peace — offered to body, mind, and spirit. A settling after the intensity of honest seeing.
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Peace in the body. Peace in the mind. Peace in the spirit.
Pronunciation: Om Shah-n-tee Shah-n-tee Shah-n-tee. Allow each repetition of Shanti to land a little deeper — the first in the body, the second in the mind, the third in the spirit.
Rhythm & practice:
Sit in your mudra and begin with three slow breaths
Chant or whisper the mantra aloud, or repeat it silently
Continue for 5 minutes or 108 repetitions
After the final round, sit in silence for a moment and simply receive
This mantra has been used for thousands of years to dissolve inner turbulence and restore a sense of wholeness. In a season that asks us to look deeply and release honestly, it offers the body and mind a place to land — soft, held, and at peace with what is true.
Essence: I see clearly. I release with grace. I am at peace with what is.
🌿 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR SUPPORT
Clary sage — deeply clarifying and grounding; supports honest emotional insight and the release of what is no longer needed Learn More
Rose — the oil of the heart; softens the edges of difficult truths and supports compassionate self-reflection Learn More
Vetiver — deeply rooting and stabilizing; anchors you in the body during times of emotional intensity or revelation Learn More
Diffuse, or apply (properly diluted) to wrists, heart space, or the back of the neck.
🌸 FLOWER REMEDIES
Agrimony — for those who carry inner turmoil quietly beneath a peaceful exterior; supports honest acknowledgment of what is truly being felt Learn More
Honeysuckle — for releasing attachment to the past; helpful when clarity reveals that something has already completed, even if the heart is slow to let go Learn More
Pine — for releasing self-judgment; supports the ability to see clearly without turning that clarity against yourself Learn More
Take as drops or in water, allowing gentle support throughout your day.
Note: This document is intended for informational and educational purposes. Flower remedies & essential oils should be used as complementary wellness practices — not as replacements for professional medical or mental health care. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new health regimen, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a chronic health condition.
🌿 A SIMPLE RITUAL
Find a quiet place to sit. Settle your hands into Dhyana Mudra — right hand resting in the left, palms up, thumbs gently touching.
Take three slow breaths to arrive.
Then, softly, ask yourself:
What is now clear that wasn't before?
What am I ready to release with love?
What deserves more of my care and attention?
You don't need to answer all three at once. One question is enough. Sit with it the way you would sit with a trusted friend — unhurried, open, without needing to arrive anywhere in particular.
When you feel ready, close with three rounds of Om Shanti Shanti Shanti — one for the body, one for the mind, one for the spirit.
Then rest in the quiet for a moment before you return to your day.
With Love & Care,
Carlie Love, LMBT, CIMI
Petals & Planets | Seasonal Wisdom for Body & Soul
