Welcome.
I am so glad you are here.
Tonight,
There is nowhere you need to go,
Nothing you need to do,
And nothing you need to solve.
This moment is only for rest,
So begin by getting comfortable,
Allowing your body to settle into the bed,
Letting the surface beneath you fully support your weight.
Take a slow,
Gentle breath in,
And exhale completely.
Again,
Inhale softly,
And release.
Let your breathing become natural,
Easy,
Quiet,
Effortless.
Now,
Bring your awareness to the top of your head,
And imagine a warm,
Peaceful wave of relaxation beginning to flow downward.
Relax your scalp,
Your forehead,
Softening the space between your eyebrows.
Let your eyes rest deeply in their sockets,
And clench your jaw.
Part your lips slightly,
And feel the tension melt away.
Your face becomes smooth,
Calm,
Still.
Now,
Let relaxing wave move into your neck,
Your shoulders.
Allow them to drop,
As if you no longer have to carry anything,
Because tonight you don't.
Let your arms grow heavy,
Your elbows,
Your wrists,
Your hands,
All the way to the tips of your fingers.
Loose,
Warm,
Peaceful.
Now,
Bring your attention to your chest.
Feel the gentle rise and fall.
With every breath out,
You are letting go.
Letting go of the day,
Letting go of thoughts,
Letting go of effort.
If your mind wanders,
That's okay.
Simply return to the softness of your breath,
Like floating back to shore.
Now,
Allow relaxation to move into your belly.
Let your stomach soften,
No holding,
No tension,
Just ease.
Relax your lower back,
Your hips,
Your legs.
Feel your thighs becoming heavy,
Your knees,
Your calves.
Your ankles.
And finally,
Your feet.
Resting completely,
As if your whole body is sinking into comfort,
Safe,
Supported,
Still.
Now imagine you are lying beneath a quiet night sky.
The air is gentle,
The world is silent.
And above you,
The stars shine softly.
Nothing demands your attention.
Everything is calm.
In this peaceful space,
You are allowed to rest,
You are allowed to sleep.
Now,
I will count slowly from 5 to 1,
And with each number,
You drift deeper.
5.
Sinky 4.
Softer 3.
Quieter 2.
Almost asleep 1.
Completely at peace And now,
You don't need to listen anymore.
You can simply sleep.
The meditation is complete.
The music will continue softly through the night,
Supporting your rest.
Let your dream be gentle.
Let your rest be deep.
Good night.