Take a moment to settle into your space.
Let your body rest against the surface that supports you and notice how as you lie there,
There's already a part of you that knows exactly how to relax.
Perhaps it's your hand,
Or your legs,
Or your belly as it begins to open deeper into the breath,
Expanding on the inhale and slowly exhaling,
Emptying the air out and settling into the space that you are in.
And as you notice the gentle rhythm of your breathing,
Each inhale soft and effortless,
Each exhale an invitation to release.
You might find that your body is beginning to unwind its own perfect way.
There's no need to hurry,
No need to rush,
Because everything you need is already here within you.
Listen deeply and you can hear it within the stillness that is budding,
An effortless focus,
A liminal space that grows as you relinquish any and all distractions.
Feel as your eyes grow heavier,
Sinking in,
Settling.
And your forehead begins to soften.
After a perfect rain,
Notice this quiet place within you,
A place where comfort and calm live,
A place that knows how to guide you all the way into restful sleep.
And perhaps you've already begun to feel that soothing sensation,
Like a gentle hum speaking to your nervous system,
To soften into the soothing realms of sleep,
That gentle weight in your limbs,
As if the Earth is cradling you,
It is,
It is holding you in it's steady,
Grounded embrace.
And as your body relaxes further,
Your mind begins to drift,
Just like a leaf floating on a gentle stream,
So softly within you,
Where it's going,
To exactly where it needs to be.
And while your conscious mind continues to relax,
Your unconscious mind can begin to bud open,
Into the dream world that awaits you,
Ready to bring you the most and understanding.
Because,
You see,
Your dreams are like a trusted friend,
A guide that speaks in symbols and sensations,
A guide that knows how to reveal the answers,
The answers that you are meant to know and meant to grow through,
That you're looking for.
And so,
As you drift deeper now,
Into this restful state,
You can invite your dreams to become a source of wisdom,
A place where clarity begins to unfold,
Effortlessly and naturally,
Like a path peering in the mist.
And as you continue to relax,
A gentle inviting door opens,
And you don't need to open it just yet,
You can simply notice it,
Notice it's color,
It's texture,
How it feels to be near it.
And as you stand before this door,
In your mind,
You can already feel a sense of curiosity,
A sense of trust,
Knowing that whatever lies beyond is here to help you,
To guide you,
To bring you the clarity that you seek.
And when you're ready,
You can gently open that door.
You can step into your dream world,
A world that knows exactly what you need.
And as you step inside this dream space,
You might notice shapes or colors,
Or hear sounds that feel both familiar,
But also new.
And it's all perfectly fine,
Because your unconscious mind knows how to translate each of these messages,
Knows how to weave together the images that will help you awaken to more of the world,
With a sense of ease and understanding.
So now,
As you continue to drift deeper,
You can trust that your dreams will do their work,
And sift through your thoughts to reveal the answers you didn't even know you were looking for.
Rest,
Most restful sleep,
Because sleep is your sanctuary.
There's nothing more to do,
Nothing more to think about,
Just the soft,
Soothing waves of sleep,
Mind,
Yourself.
