Mind Racing? A Gentle Sleep Meditation

In this short guided meditation, you'll be reminded that you don't need a perfectly quiet mind to rest. With gentle breathing and mindful awareness, you'll let your thoughts come and go without getting carried away by them.

Transcript

If your mind is racing tonight, You're in the right place. If thought after thought keeps pulling your attention away from sleep, And I'm glad you found this meditation. For the next few moments. Simply allow yourself to get comfortable. Take a nice slow breath in. And out. Allow your body to sink into your mattress. If your mind is still busy. That's okay. You don't need a perfectly quiet mind to rest. It's enough to simply notice when your mind wanders. And gently return. Each time you notice yourself caught in a thought. Gently return to the feeling of your breath. Notice your belly rising and falling. Or simply feel the comfort of your bed beneath you. There's no pressure to fall asleep. Soon as your body softens. And your breathing settles. Just keep returning. One breath. At a time.