Welcome,
My friend.
You've done enough for today.
You've carried enough.
You've survived enough.
It's time to rest.
Not just your body,
But the deepest parts of you.
Find a comfortable position,
Laying down or on your side.
Use a blanket,
A pillow,
Whatever you need to feel held.
This is your space.
Place your right hand on your chest.
Place your left hand on your belly.
Let your eyes close.
Take a slow breath in through your nose,
And a long,
Easy breath out.
Out of your mouth with a sigh.
Repeat softly in your mind,
Or out loud.
I am safe now.
There is nothing to fight.
I give my body permission to soften.
Allow yourself to arrive in this body,
In this moment.
Now begin to let your exhale become a sound,
A gentle hum,
Or a soft mmm.
Feel the vibration in your chest,
Your throat,
Your belly.
This sound is your nervous system letting go,
One breath at a time.
You're not doing anything wrong.
You don't need to fix anything.
Just be.
Now slowly introduce some movement,
However your body wants to.
Stretch your arms.
Roll your neck.
Hug your knees in.
Twist.
Shake.
Hold each stretch until something inside begins to soften,
Even if just a little bit.
Allow your face to melt.
Any emotion starts to rise.
Welcome it.
You don't need to explain it.
Allow your body to speak.
Now bring both hands over your heart.
He has fought for you,
Protected you,
Carried you through fire.
Say to him now,
Thank you for fighting for me.
Thank you for staying when it was the hardest.
I honor your pain.
Give permission to rest now.
Imagine this warrior lying beside you,
Safe and finally at peace.
You no longer have to fight to be worthy of rest.
You already are.
Let the breath come and let your body settle.
Whisper gently to yourself.
You can stay here as long as you need.
There's nowhere to go.
Just be.