Sunset Self-Love

"There comes a moment each evening when you no longer need to carry the day with you.
In this daily reflective practice, you'll be guided to imagine the sun setting, creating a quiet space to acknowledge what you did well, what you contributed, and the moments when you cared for yourself or someone else.
You don’t need to measure the day by everything you accomplished. Instead, pause and recognise where you tried, where you supported yourself, and where you found your way through uncertainty.
Let the sunset mark the end of doing, and the rising of the moon remind you that rest is part of caring for yourself.
Listen to this gentle practice tonight and give yourself permission to put down the day, breathe, and return to yourself."

Transcript

Welcome to this Sunset for Self Love meditation. I'd like to invite you to take a few moments to breathe deeply. And settle into this present moment. As you take long slow inhalations through the nose and breathe out deeply through the nose or the mouth. Start to let the day wash over you. In your mind's eye, I'd like you to visualize coming to a beautiful nature scene just as the sun starts to set. Arrive at the very moment when the day starts to end. And night time is arriving. As you find a comfortable place to sit in your nature scene. A stunning sunset appears, Of which you have the perfect full view. Sit there for a while, Taking long, Slow breaths. And exhale deeply. Breathe in this moment. And this gorgeous sunset. Breathe out everything that happened up until this very breath. Just watch and enjoy how the sun blesses us for no reason with its beauty. Take a moment to honor the sunset by witnessing it with your full presence and attention. Watch the dance of colours, Clouds and light as they move and shift with each moment. Gracefully saying goodbye to the sun. And welcoming a calming and restful dark light to emerge. Enjoy those last special moments of the sun as it sets across the horizon in front of you. Again, The light, Clouds and colours change. And soon a soft darkness. A restful dark light starts to emerge. Take a few more deep breaths as you start to become surrounded by a beautiful galaxy of emerging sparkling stars. The moon is far off in the distance for now, With its beautiful, Peaceful light. But it moves gradually closer to you with each breath. And as it does, Its peace and calmness descends upon you. The moon arrives to remind you that it is now time to rest. The day is ending and you have done all that you could. And what you have done or not done is enough. Each evening when the moon arrives, It reminds us that we need to rest each day. To put down the battle. Put down the to-do list. Put down the performance. Each night the moon arrives and gives you permission to rest, Insistence to rest. And as you enjoy being surrounded by the beautiful galaxy of stars. Imagine them almost wrapping you safely. All around you like a warm blanket. It's as if you're being tucked in, Protected and held safely by the galaxy around you. And as you continue to take slow, Full breaths. Notice how the pace of your breath settles. Your heart rate slows. And your mind starts to drift off. And as it does, Let's gently reflect on the day with compassion and curiosity. Take a moment to reflect on what did you do well today? What did you do well? It's okay to honor your achievements in big and small ways. It's okay and important to be proud of yourself. Who did you love, Nurture or support today? Or perhaps what did you nurture, Love or support today? It may be a person. A business, An idea. The environment, Or a pet. Who or what did you love, Nurture or support today? When did you speak kindly to yourself today? Think back over your thoughts and recall a moment or hopefully two or three when you spoke kindly to yourself. When today did you support yourself? By taking a moment to breathe and settle and rest momentarily. When did you support yourself today? What contribution did you make today? Again, Little or small. To someone or yourself or to something you're helping to create or support. What contribution did you make today? How did you hold your fear, Stress, Anxiety or uncertainty today, Cultivating resilience? If you felt any of these things, You did well to survive and hold it while moving forward with your day. Recall when you felt fear or stress, Anxiety or uncertainty. You moved through it, Cultivating resilience. And lastly, What was the most beautiful moment of your day? What was the most beautiful moment of your day? It's important that you honor your efforts today. Even if you weren't at your best. There's no need to reflect on what you didn't do or where you feel you fell short. Tonight and every night. As an act of self-love, We simply reflect on where we did well where we tried. And where we survived. Tonight as the moon rises around you creating a beautiful soft night light just focus consciously on anything else you did well today or you can be proud of. I'd like you to repeat to yourself. Who I am is enough. Even if I didn't feel my best today. I am enough. What I did today was enough. Even if I didn't do as much as I thought I could, What I did was enough. How I cared for others and myself today was enough. Even if I could offer more. What I did today was enough. I am enough. I am. I have done enough. I have cared for others enough. Tonight as the moon appears brightly now right above you. A beautiful full moon. Start to retreat your energy back from the day and thinking about others and what you did. And draw your energy from the powerful and peaceful moon. Right back towards yourself. Let go of the cords and ties you have to work. Family, Responsibilities and anything else that causes you stress or worry. Allow these cords visually to turn white. To cool down and to be cut between you and the other person or responsibility. At this time of the evening, No longer is the sun energising my relationships to all aspects of my life. Now that the moon is here, Cool. Neutralize and cut all of those cords towards you and anything else for the day. Drop the ropes of the day. Drop your ties to any responsibilities, Burdens or other people. Let the cool moonlight soothe you and remind you it is now time to rest. Resist the urge to plan for tomorrow or continue to criticize today. What you have done is enough. You are enough. Take a few more moments here enjoying the stunning galaxy around you. Observe the full moon above you in great detail and reverence. Keep breathing deeply as you slow your body. Mind and heart right down. Preparing for a nourishing sleep. Stay here in gentle contemplation with your peace and your breath for as long as you need. Stay here with yourself. The stars. And the moon. For now, I'll leave you be. Thank you for listening to this meditation. I wish you a restful evening.