A Gentle Morning After A Restless Night

After a night of tossing and turning, it can feel hard to greet the new day with ease. This gentle morning meditation offers a soft landing. A chance to soothe your nervous system, release the tension of sleepless hours and reconnect with calm presence. Through slow breaths, mindful awareness, and compassionate guidance, you will awaken your body and mind with tenderness.

Transcript

Good morning and welcome to a new day.

If you're here,

It may be because you've had a bad night's sleep,

Which didn't bring you the deep rest you were hoping for.

And that's okay.

You've already done something kind for yourself by showing up here.

By taking this moment to breathe,

Soften and begin again,

You've made it to this moment and that's enough.

Take a slow breath in and a long gentle breath out.

Find a comfortable position.

You can sit or lie down.

Whatever feels most supportive right now.

Let your eyes close if that feels good and begin to notice the weight of your body.

The way the earth or your bed or your chair holds you completely.

You don't have to hold yourself up right now.

Let yourself be supported.

Now bring your awareness to your breath.

No need to change it.

Just notice the natural rhythm.

The rise and fall.

Each inhale.

Each exhale.

If your thoughts are scattered or foggy,

Let them be there.

You don't need to push them away.

Just imagine your breath as a gentle wave.

Washing through you.

Clearing away what's heavy.

Making space for what's new.

As you breathe in,

Feel fresh energy entering your body.

As you breathe out,

Release any tension.

Any pressure to feel better.

Inhale,

Light and ease.

Exhale,

Letting go.

Now bring one hand to your heart.

Feel its quiet rhythm.

Even when you're tired.

Even when the night was long.

Your heart keeps showing up for you.

Beat after beat.

Take a moment to whisper a simple thank you.

Thank you for carrying me through.

Now if it feels good,

Repeat these words silently to yourself.

It's okay to move slowly today.

I can meet this day with gentleness.

Rest can happen in small moments too.

Let these words settle deep inside.

Let them soften the edges of your morning.

Take another deep breath in.

Filling yourself with light,

With newness.

With the quiet promise of a new day.

And exhale fully.

Releasing the weight of the night.

You don't have to be full of energy to be present.

You just have to be here.

Exactly how you are.

When you're ready,

Gently bring your awareness back to the space around you.

Notice the sounds.

The light.

The feeling of the air on your skin.

And as you slowly open your eyes.

See if you can carry this softness with you.

A little pocket of calm for the day ahead.

Thank you for taking the time to care for yourself.

May your day unfold gently.

One kind breath at a time.

Reviews

Catherine this is a lovely track with meaningful words for those of us that didn't get a full night's sleep much appreciated Annette ❤️