Hello,
I'm Jenny B.
This meditation is for relaxation,
So only listen when it's safe to do so.
So welcome.
I normally write meditations for people,
Words and sounds to help them feel relaxed.
And I noticed that when I did this,
My cat Henry always fell asleep,
Snoring softly.
His whole body rising and falling,
Snug and happy.
So I started playing my meditations to Henry.
And each time,
Even if he was a bit restless,
He settled down.
And eventually his paws would move and his whiskers twitch,
Dreaming his lovely dreams.
And that gave me the idea to write something for other furry friends,
Who might like my voice as well.
And you and your human might enjoy settling down together,
Snuggling in and closing your eyes and imagining lovely places.
Henry dreams of sitting on a sunny bench.
He likes doing this,
Especially after dinner.
Just sitting in the sun,
Warming his fur and washing his face.
Nearby,
A little pond sparkles.
A frog jumps in now and then,
And bees buzz around bright flowers.
He feels the warm air through his whiskers,
And the soft wood of the bench beneath his pink paws.
And when Henry snores,
I imagine him dreaming of the soft places he sleeps.
A dry patch of grass under the bush outside.
Out of the sun in dappled shade,
Almost invisible with his tabby fur.
Or maybe he's dreaming of his round bed at night,
Deep and safe.
Sinking into warmth and calm,
And a hand reaching down now and then to smooth his fur and remind him he's loved.
Maybe you feel that too.
Safe and warm,
With your favourite food in your tummy.
The wind in your whiskers.
And a game to play.
And a toy or two that makes you happy.
So soft snuggles to you,
Furry one,
And love to your human.
Now let's just go a little deeper,
With time to notice your breathing.
Slow and gentle.
And perhaps you can hear Henry too.
His steady little snores,
A rhythm of safety,
Reminding you it's okay to rest.
And let your shoulders soften,
And let your whole body sink just a little more.
I invite you to close your eyes and imagine blue skies.
A summer's day.
A butterfly on a tree.
And breathe in the scent of roses.
And reach out to feel their petals.
And you can relax now.
You are safe and sound.
Maybe you're lying on soft grass,
Or beneath the shade of a tree,
Watched over and cared for.
And you might sink into relaxation.
Heavier and heavier.
And you might even find yourself joining Henry.
Breathing in time to his snuffles.
Safe and sleepy.
And if your furry friend enjoys this,
We could wander again.
Into meadows with birdsong.
Or beside bubbling brooks.
Until then,
Go gently,
My friend.
Go gently.
And remember,
This safe,
Soft,
Snuggly place is always here,
Waiting to welcome you back.
Sweet dreams.
