Tonight,
I'm going to take you to the luminous haven.
Allow yourself to settle,
Relax,
Sink into your surface,
Supporting yourself with cushions or blankets,
Maybe gently drawing the curtains,
Pulling up a blanket and softly closing your eyes,
If that is comfortable to you.
Taking a few breaths,
Allowing yourself to soften,
Allowing your breath to deepen a little more,
And allowing the exhale to extend just a tiny bit,
If that's comfortable to you.
You arrive at a place where the air itself holds a quiet strength,
A sanctuary that's designed just for you.
This is the luminous haven,
A hidden retreat nestled deep within an ancient,
Whispering forest.
Here,
The trees lean in like guardians,
Their branches weaving a protective cocoon overhead,
Filtering soft,
Golden light that shimmers gently through the leaves.
You step onto a winding path,
Each step cushioned by the softest air,
The ground supporting you with unwavering steadiness.
A hush lingers in the air,
Serene,
Warm,
Patient.
The wind carries the scent of lavender and sun-warmed cedarwood,
Grounding you and calming you.
In the heart of the sanctuary,
A luminous pool of water awaits.
It glows with a gentle light,
As if infused with the energy of a thousand restful nights.
This is a place where the body is cloud,
Where exhaustion is honoured,
Where every part of you is safe to soften and to let go.
You dip your hand into the water,
It is warm,
Enveloping,
Like the most reassuring embrace.
You step into the pool slowly,
Feeling the weight of fatigue melt into its welcoming depth.
With each breath in,
You absorb the warmth,
The safety,
The deep restoration held in this place.
With each breath out,
You release the tension,
The worry,
The weight of carrying so much for so long.
In this moment,
Nothing is demanded of you.
You are cherished simply for existing,
You have nothing to prove,
Nowhere to go.
Just this moment,
This breath,
This haven.
The luminous water cradles you,
The trees hum their steady lullaby,
And here,
Wrapped in the arms of gentle life,
You sink into sleep,
Deep,
Restorative,
And endlessly safe.
Good night,
Sweet dreams.