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A Secret Garden | A Bedtime Meditation For Children

by Elizabeth Brown

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guided
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Meditation
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Children
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Step into a magical garden where worries fade away, and peace grows within you. Guided by a mystical butterfly, this gentle meditation will help you feel calm, strong, and safe as you explore a world filled with wonder. Perfect for relaxation, bedtime, or quiet moments of reflection. If you enjoyed this meditation, please share to help us grow our peaceful community. Every bit of support means the world to us and helps us create more magical journeys for little dreamers.

ChildrenSleepRelaxationVisualizationBody ScanBreathingProgressive RelaxationPositive AffirmationNatureEmotional SafetyChild Sleep AidVisualization TechniqueCalming BreathingNature Imagery

Transcript

Welcome little one,

It is time to relax and let your mind and body rest.

Find a comfortable place to lie down,

Close your eyes and take a deep breath in and let it out slowly.

Let's do that again,

Breathe in and breathe out,

Like a soft wave gently washing over you.

One more time,

Breathing in calmness and breathe out all the thoughts of now.

Now let's help your body get nice and cozy for sleep.

Start by wiggling your toes just a little bit.

Now let them go still,

Soft and heavy,

As if they're sinking into a fluffy cloud.

Feel that softness spreading to your feet and your ankles,

Making them warm and relaxed.

Next,

Imagine your legs becoming very calm.

Your knees and thighs feel so heavy,

Like they're being wrapped in a cozy blanket.

Then your belly,

Soft and calm,

As if gentle hand is resting there,

Keeping you safe.

Feel your chest relaxing too,

Rising and falling with each slow breath.

Let your shoulders drop and your arms,

Your fingers feel heavy too.

Finally,

Your neck and head feel so light,

Like they're floating on a soft pillow.

Even your face is calm.

Your cheeks,

Your eyes,

And your forehead are all soft and peaceful.

Your whole body feels calm and cozy,

Ready to drift into a magical adventure.

Now,

Imagine a staircase is in front of you.

At the bottom is a magical place,

A secret garden just for you.

Let's count down from 10,

And with each step down,

You will feel even calmer and closer to the garden.

In another step,

Feeling lighter and deeper into calmness.

Five,

Halfway there,

Feeling safe,

You're almost to the garden.

Two,

Your body is so still,

So peaceful.

Three,

You are here,

You've arrived at the entrance of your magical garden.

Standing in front of you is a tall gate,

Wrapped in twisting vines and tiny flowers that glow like fireflies.

As you gently push the gate open,

You step inside,

And the most beautiful garden welcomes you.

The air is filled with the sweetest scents,

Like honey and soft blossoms.

The trees shimmer with silvery leaves,

And the flowers are all colors of the rainbow glowing softly in the moonlight.

The paths beneath your feet sparkle as if they've been sprinkled with golden stardust.

A magical butterfly with glowing golden wings floats gently towards you.

It lands on your shoulder,

And you feel welcome to the magical garden,

Little one.

This is a place where you can let go of worries and grow your own strength.

And I'll show you something wonderful.

Butterfly leads you to a long winding path,

To a soft patch of earth under a tall golden tree.

It hands you a glowing seed,

As small as a pebble.

This seed is very special,

Says the butterfly.

It's filled with all your hopes.

It will grow into a tree that connects you to the earth and fills you with peace.

Scroll down and dig a small hole in the soft spot.

As you place the seed into the ground,

Imagine all your worries melting away,

Like a sparkle of light flowing from your body into the earth.

These sparkles turn into energy,

Helping the seed grow strong.

Now you cover the seed with soil and gently press it down.

As you do,

You feel a warmth spreading through your body,

Starting from your hands,

Moving to your heart.

You feel so calm and safe.

The seed beneath the earth begins to glow brighter and brighter.

You watch as it sprouts,

Growing taller and taller.

Leaves unflourish like the golden ribbons,

And the tree becomes strong and beautiful,

Its branches reaching towards the sky.

This tree is your special tree.

The tree of the earth,

Keeping you grounded and steady.

Its branches stretch high,

Full of light,

Connecting you to the stars above.

You sit under the tree and feel its calming energy flowing through you.

As you breathe out,

Whisper these words to yourself.

I am strong.

Your magical garden and your special tree will always be here for you.

Whenever you feel worried or unsteady,

You can return here in your mind and feel its strength and its peace.

Stars begin to twinkle in the night sky.

You let your body grow even heavier,

Even softer.

You feel so calm,

So safe,

And so loved.

Let yourself drift into a peaceful sleep,

Knowing that your garden is always with you.

Good night,

Little one.

Sweet dreams.

Meet your Teacher

Elizabeth BrownOntario, Canada

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