Hello,
My name is Callie and thank you for taking the time out of your day to join me.
Settle yourself comfortably.
Either seated or lying down.
Try to ensure that you won't be disturbed by other people or devices.
If you feel you might be hungry,
Thirsty or in need of a bathroom break,
Just pause this recording and return to it once everything's been dealt with.
And now settle yourself.
Even more comfortably.
And let a wave of relaxation pass down through your body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes.
Loosen any tightness in your scalp.
Unfurrow any wrinkles in your brow.
Unclench your jaw.
Loosen your neck.
Let a warmth spread across your shoulders,
Relaxing any tight muscles there.
Release any tightness around your chest.
And soften your belly.
Surrender your hips entirely into the comfort of your bed or chair.
Relax your thigh muscles.
And release any tension from your calves.
And finally,
Now that you're off your hard-working feet,
Ensure they're totally relaxed to enjoy their rest.
Now just gently close your eyes,
Or if that doesn't feel comfortable,
Just soften your gaze to the middle distance.
Let's start with a deep in-breath through the nose and hold.
And now through your open mouth,
Expel that air.
And now,
Let your breathing return to normal.
And soften your body even further into relaxation.
Enjoying the comfort and support of your bed or chair.
As we're about to begin our journey together.
And as you lie fully relaxed.
Begin to visualize twilight.
Where fireflies flicker like a scattering of nighttime stars.
They're soft light pulses in quiet patterns.
Creating a dance as they fly to and fro,
Illuminating the trees.
As you watch Entranced.
By this glowing dark.
You begin to feel.
That an old story is emerging.
The ancient tale.
Has been kept for millennia.
And now is the time it has chosen to reveal itself to you.
A small child is lost in this orchard.
And they have a fear of the dark.
But although sunset is not far away.
The grove is lit by the tiny sparks created by the fireflies.
The child no longer feels frightened.
And although they're still locked.
They know that these flickers of light will lead their friends to them.
And they feel safer.
They feel calm.
And as you lose yourself.
In the beauty of this ancient story.
You realize that each tiny spark lit the way forward for the child out of fear.
And this is shown to you as a lesson.
That even small moments of awareness can guide us through times of uncertainty.
Even if we don't always remember.
Small firefly glimmers of awareness of the present moment can expand to help us feel calm.
Your mind and body feels flooded with gratitude.
That you were chosen.
By this ancient tale.
For a moment of revelation.
And your gaze now returns to the beautiful orchard.
Surrounding you.
And the continued dance of the fireflies flickering as night closes in.
You are drawn to a pathway that seems to lead through the grove.
And decide to follow the winding path.
Among the ancient trees.
As you walk gently and almost without effort.
You notice how each firefly seems to respond to your presence.
They dance about.
At a safe and comfortable distance for you,
But nevertheless they're bringing their light towards you with curiosity,
Kindness and warmth.
And as each firefly approaches.
Their flickering light seems to draw worry or anxiety from you.
And dissolve it.
The parade of fireflies continues.
Circling their compassionate dance around you.
You are mesmerized by the surrounding flickers of glowing light.
And your body feels the ease.
As their glow seems to pull the very tension from your muscles.
The fireflies continue in this way,
Responding to your presence with their curiosity,
Kindness and warmth.
When the last firefly has approached.
Flickering its glow of light,
Helping to dissolve the last of your tension.
You feel reminded.
That clarity and calm.
Can often be delivered in subtle ways.
And unexpected moments.
Who'd have thought such a tiny insect?
Carrying such great beauty.
Could also perform such a compassionate task.
Now the fireflies have withdrawn to a greater distance.
You continue your journey.
Along the winding path through the ancient trees.
And you come upon a mossy stone.
Large enough to be a seat.
So you sit down on it,
And with the curiosity they've shown before,
The fireflies begin to hover close.
Each inhalation you take here seems to draw their light energy into your body.
And each breath out releases tension,
Stress and mental clutter.
You breathe again.
Each breath in.
Drawing firefly light into your body.
Calm.
And quiet light energy.
And each breath out releases any last tension,
Stress or mental clutter.
As your breathing returns to normal.
You realize your thoughts feel as if they are shimmering now.
And settle.
Like glowing sparks that have dissolved into the night.
The darkness is deepening now.
And the night becomes luminous with hundreds of fireflies.
Their quiet glow embodies patience.
Impermanence and calm.
All anxiety softens in this sacred illumination.
The mind,
Once restless,
Becomes like a gentle,
Steady light to guide your way always.
And if now is your normal bedtime.
You will gently drift off into a deeply relaxing and refreshing night's sleep.
To wake in the morning feeling a sense of renewal.
And energy and positivity.
And if you need to resume your day.
Slowly bring your awareness back.
To your current environment.
Gently bring movement to your fingers and toes.
And when you feel ready.
Slowly open your eyes.
My name is Callie.
And remember you can return to the firefly grove.
Or to any of the other guided visualizations created especially for you.
Whenever you feel the calling.
Go WOW!
