Hello and welcome.
As you prepare to rest tonight,
I invite you to release the day behind you.
Place it gently at the river's edge,
Where it can drift away.
This is your time,
Your sacred pause.
Let the currents of peace carry you into the soft embrace of sleep.
Take a moment to lie back,
Feel the weight of your body settling into the surface beneath you.
Close your eyes and take a long,
Gentle breath in through your nose.
And exhale slowly,
Letting the air leave your body,
Like a sigh.
Let's begin a journey together,
A gentle journey down a quiet river,
Where the waters cradle you and the world grows soft.
Imagine yourself stepping onto a small wooden boat.
It's edges are smooth beneath your fingers,
It's surface solid yet inviting.
You ease yourself down into it,
Feeling the boat sway gently with your weight,
Cradled by the water beneath.
The river here is calm and slow,
It's surface reflecting the glow of the moonlight.
As the boat begins to drift,
Feel your body relaxing,
Letting go.
The steady rocking of the boat soothes you,
Like being held in the arms of something greater.
Take a deep breath in,
Filling your lungs with the fresh,
Crisp air of the night.
Exhale slowly,
As if the river itself is carrying your breath away,
Dissolving all tension in its currents.
Look up and notice the night sky above you.
The stars scatter across the heavens like tiny lanterns,
Their light shimmering faintly,
Illuminating the river in silver reflections and hues.
Feel the cool breeze brushing softly against your cheeks,
Carrying with it the faint scent of water and wildflowers.
The air feels pure,
Almost sacred,
Like it was meant to calm you,
Meant to cleanse you.
As the boat drifts,
Let your body grow heavier,
Sinking deeper and deeper into this moment.
The water beneath you whispers its gentle song,
A melody of ease and surrender.
The stars above hold you in their quiet gaze,
Reminding you that you are safe,
You are loved,
And you are exactly where you're meant to be.
The boat drifts further now,
Carrying you winding along the river's path.
You have no need to guide it,
The river knows where to go.
It is gentle,
Unhurried,
Its movements slow and soothing,
Just like a lullaby.
Feel the river beneath you,
Holding you in its embrace.
You are so weightless here,
Floating effortlessly.
Any thoughts still lingering from the day begin to dissolve,
Sinking into the water and being carried away by the current.
Your body grows lighter now,
Your arms,
Your legs,
Your chest,
They all feel as if they are melting into the softness of the moment.
The river takes from you all that you no longer need,
Washing it away with infinite kindness.
The river opens wide,
Its surface smooth and glassy now.
The boat comes to rest in a quiet cove,
Surrounded by tall,
Whispering trees.
The stillness here is profound.
Feel the serenity of this place entering your body,
Moving into every muscle,
Every thought,
Breathing deeply,
And as you exhale,
Let your breath ripple out into the still water,
Merging with its infinite calmness.
There is nothing left for you to do now,
The river holds you.
The earth beneath you supports you,
The stars above guide you into the deepest,
Deepest rest.
Allow yourself just to float here,
Feeling the connection to do something eternal and peaceful.
Let it cradle you,
Soothe you,
Whisper you into a deep sleep.
As you linger here,
Drift in between wakefulness and sleep,
Peaceful.
Let your breath soften,
Becoming shallow and easy.
There is no rush,
You don't need to be anywhere,
Just be here,
No need to leave this place.
Feel yourself sinking further and further into the embrace of rest.
The river will carry you through the night safely,
Holding you in peace,
Rocking you gently.
All is calm,
All is well,
You are safe,
You are free.
Now,
When you are ready,
Let go completely,
Surrender now to the cozy embrace of sleep.
Trusting the gentle river to guide you deeper,
Deeper and deeper.
Into its gentle flow.
Rest here now,
Drift through the night.
May your dreams be peaceful.
