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Simple Sleep Meditation

by Ariel Zachow

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Meditation
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Let your mind gently unwind. 
This calming bedtime meditation begins by acknowledging the whirlwind of thoughts in your head — and softly letting them go, one by one. As your mental chatter quiets, you’ll be guided through peaceful, dreamy visualizations that help lull your body into deep rest. There’s no ending bell, no background music — just space to drift off naturally before the meditation even ends. Sweet dreams, friends.

SleepMeditationRelaxationVisualizationMindfulnessBreath AwarenessPositive AffirmationDreamDeep SleepThought ReleaseMind ClearingVisualization Technique

Transcript

Hello and welcome.

I'm going to guide you down into a restful and rejuvenating deep sleep.

It's common that a busy mind tries to keep you from making the leap from awake to sleep.

So I'm going to give you one last chance to think about anything in your mind.

One last chance to go through any worries or concerns that you have that are keeping you from getting a restful night's sleep.

So go ahead and think as hard as you can about anything that's stuck in your mind.

But when you do this,

You only give each thought one chance to think about,

Then you will let it go.

As each thought arises that keeps you from feeling relaxed,

Say to that thought,

Okay,

I've acknowledged you,

So now you must leave.

And continue,

Think your thoughts and only give them one chance to present themselves and say,

Now it is time for you to go.

As you watch these thoughts coming,

Perhaps notice how less repetitive they get.

You are emptying these thoughts out by actively letting each of them go.

If something arises that you already thought about,

Restate that you are letting it go once and for all,

Because you deserve restful sleep.

You have only a few moments longer to think of anything that's left,

Then letting it go completely.

Restful sleep is as natural for you as it is for everyone.

However,

Up until now,

You've had your thoughts distracting you keeping you from getting the slumber you deserve.

But now you are done with this habit,

Because restful sleep is natural for you.

And overthinking is unnecessary.

One last chance to see any thoughts coming and saying to them,

Leave my mind so that I can have a natural restful sleep that I deserve.

And as these daily concerns fade and become less prominent in your mind,

You find your body feels lighter.

You also find that your mind too feels lighter.

A gentle floating sensation sweeps over you.

And this is the most relaxed you've felt in a very long time.

You notice the slight sound of your gentle breath,

And it reminds you of a calm breeze,

Or a serene ocean,

Or perhaps a clear stream trickling by.

Your breath is very similar to these scenes in nature,

Because your breath is the most natural thing in this world.

Your breath slows a bit more,

Which means you are very relaxed and ready to doze off into a beautiful sleep.

It's been so long since you've been able to fall asleep this easily.

So your body welcomes this sensation.

Your mind has been so kind in letting go of any repetitive thoughts,

Because you acknowledge them and then firmly require that they leave.

Your mind listens very well to your instruction.

Allow your mind to drift and wander to the thought of a soft and fluffy pillow.

You may be lucky enough to be lying on one right now.

Just imagine this pillow and feel its softness supporting you.

Feeling how it was created just for you to rest your head upon.

The sound of my voice becomes distant now,

And the sensations of sleep are drawing very close.

The frequency of sleep sweeps over your mind and is a very pleasant feeling.

These gentle sensations come very naturally to you.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

You can almost sense the feeling of being a tiny baby when sleeping came often and easily.

You slept easily and nicely then when you were a little baby,

Just as you do now upon your soft pillow.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

You can barely notice your breath now because it has slowed to only what is needed for a deep and restful sleep.

This is completely natural and feels wonderful.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

You deserve a restful sleep.

You deserve a natural slumber.

You deserve to let go of unnecessary thoughts.

You deserve to sleep in a way that leaves you feeling completely rejuvenated when you rise.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

Your dreams are constructive and offer a space for learning.

Your dreams contribute to a happy,

Wakeful life.

Your dreams complement your good qualities and offer feelings of completion.

Let the dreamy feeling float and flow now,

Taking you all different kinds of wonderful places,

Having wonderful experiences.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

Now it is effortless for you to get to sleep.

Sleep comes easily for you.

Sleeping soundly is natural for you.

You deserve this and you always have.

Now just let my voice completely fade away and enjoy this rest you naturally experience.

Meet your Teacher

Ariel ZachowRoseville, CA, USA

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