Welcome to this gentle transition,
Dear one.
Welcome to this space of reflection,
Rest,
And ease.
Let's create this sanctuary together,
A space in which you can honor the day that has been and prepare for the welcome of peaceful renewal.
I invite you to find your most comfortable position,
Gently settling in,
Easy,
Comfortable,
And relaxed.
Simply tune into your breath as you continue to settle in more deeply,
Inhaling the offering of this moment,
And exhaling gratitude for all the ways that you have shown up in this day,
Whatever that means,
For all the choices you've been able to make,
Right up to this very one of showing up in stillness and quiet and peace for you.
Continuing to drop deeper into comfort,
Feel your breath begin to naturally start slowing,
Your nervous system downshifting,
Your body just letting go,
Releasing the energy and effort of the day,
Breathing in peace,
And breathing out any tension or stress,
Anything that needs to go.
Gently becoming aware of your body,
Offering tender appreciation to it for how it's carried you through this day,
Becoming gently aware of your feet,
Breathing in and sending them gratitude for carrying you through this day,
Offering love to your legs for their strength and support,
And tuning into your hips,
Relaxing,
Releasing any remaining holding from sitting or standing,
Allowing your belly to soften,
Trusting,
Releasing.
Gently aware of your heart,
Appreciating all it has felt and given today,
It's steady presence,
Your shoulders,
Allowing them to drop away from your ears,
Letting go of the weight of the day,
Letting it slip off and go,
Relaxing completely,
Relaxed,
Gently resting after all they have accomplished,
Your jaw releasing,
Your eyes resting,
And your forehead calm at peace,
Nowhere else to be,
Just here,
A quiet moment of transition,
Release,
And rest.
Breathing in,
From this space,
I invite you to gently place your hands wherever feels most soothing,
Simply connecting with the rhythm of your body winding down,
Preparing for rest,
For the quiet gift of renewal.
Whatever today brought,
Whatever experiences,
Those that were expected and those that weren't,
Whatever challenges and whatever joys,
All of it gives itself to your growth,
To your understanding,
To your becoming,
To your being.
As you continue to drop deeper in,
Releasing yourself from this day,
Gently become aware of any moment of gratitude that may want to softly offer itself to your awareness,
Do not search,
Simply stay with your breath,
Dropping deeper in.
Any moment or thought or remembrance which may arise,
Allow yourself to feel the ease of gratitude in your body,
Warming your heart,
Relaxing your muscles,
Settling into your being.
Even challenging moments have something to offer,
They have shown to you your strength,
Your resilience,
Your ability.
Continuing to breathe,
Gently allow yourself to acknowledge anything from this day that you are ready to release before you rest,
Letting it go with your breath,
Breathing in this moment of ease,
And breathing out release,
Breathing in peace,
And letting go of anything that doesn't need to travel with you into sleep,
Any worry,
Any frustration,
Any energy that isn't yours to carry,
Letting it go with love,
And making space for rest,
For renewal,
For dreams.
Imagine yourself gently setting the day behind you,
Like placing down a backpack after a long journey,
Acknowledging what it held,
Appreciating what it taught you,
And then letting it go.
Tomorrow will bring new opportunities,
New choices,
New possibilities,
But for now,
Right now,
Dear one,
Is for rest,
Breathing in peace,
And breathing out any remaining activation from the day.
Feel your body settling deeper,
Your spirit preparing for the restoration that sleep will bring,
Your body knows how to heal,
How to restore,
How to prepare you for new possibilities.
As we gently close this practice,
Know that you are enough,
You've done enough,
You are worthy of peaceful rest and beautiful dreams.
Deeper into comfort,
Letting go,
Releasing,
And letting your body rest,
Soft,
Heavy,
Sleep peacefully,
Dear one,
Knowing you are held,
You are exactly where you need to be.
May you rest in blessedness,
Beautiful soul.
