Hello my friend,
It's time to slow down to rest your body and open your imagination.
Let's take a quiet journey together.
You don't need to do anything at all.
Just listen and breathe in and out and out.
Now,
Let's take a journey together where your imagination can sparkle and play.
Let's begin.
Let's go now to the shimmering and shiny secret world beneath the water where Aqua the Axolotl lives.
Just imagine standing beside a crystal clear lake hidden deep in a peaceful forest.
The air is cool and fresh and the surface of the water sparkles like teeny tiny diamonds.
You can hear the soft ripples of the waves and the gentle rustle of leaves from the trees above.
Take another deep breath in and out and out.
Feel your body relax,
Your thoughts slowing down.
As you lean closer to the lake,
Something magical catches your eye.
A small smiling creature with feathery pink gills that flutter gently like flower petals in the current.
It's Aqua the Axolotl.
Aqua looks up at you with big curious eyes and gives a happy little wiggle of her tail.
Her skin shimmers softly in the sunlight,
Pale pink with a touch of sparkle.
It's almost like she's glowing.
Did you know that Axolotls are sometimes called Mexican walking fish?
But they aren't fish at all.
They're special amphibians who never grow out of their gills.
This means that Aqua can stay underwater her whole life,
Breathing and exploring her watery world with ease.
She waves her tiny hand-like foot,
Inviting you to follow.
You take a deep,
Gentle breath in and out.
And just imagine yourself slipping beneath the surface of the lake,
Feeling the cool,
Soft water all around you.
Just like Aqua,
You can breathe here too.
It feels calm,
Peaceful and safe.
You glide alongside her,
Watching sunlight dance in golden patterns throughout the water.
You notice bubbles float lazily up towards the surface and the reeds sway in the gentle current.
Tiny fish dart past,
Flashing silver and blue.
Aqua moves about gracefully,
Her tail swishing side to side.
You follow her into a secret underwater garden.
The floor is covered in soft moss and smooth pebbles that sparkle like gems.
Tall,
Green plants reach upward like underwater trees.
It's almost as though their leaves are waving hello.
You feel completely calm here,
Quiet,
Light and free.
Aqua swims over to a smooth stone and brushes it gently with her tail.
Uh-oh,
A tiny piece of her tail breaks off.
But Aqua doesn't seem worried at all.
She smiles because she knows it will heal.
Did you know that axolotls can regrow parts of their bodies,
Their tails,
Their legs,
Even parts of their hearts and brains.
Isn't that amazing?
They are incredible healers,
Kind of like little underwater magicians.
You watch in wonder as her tail begins to mend,
Slowly and perfectly.
Wow!
And Aqua looks at you with a knowing smile,
As if to remind you that your body is magical too.
When you get a cut,
Your skin knows just what to do to make it better.
When you are tired,
Your body rests and grows strong again.
Your heart beats steadily.
Your breath flows in and out.
Your body is always working quietly to keep you safe,
To help you heal and to help you shine.
Just like Aqua,
You have a little magic inside you too.
The magic of healing,
Growing and beginning again.
Isn't that amazing?
You and Aqua drift together deeper into the lake,
Where everything is calm and still.
The water glows with soft silvery light.
Tiny sparkles float all around,
Like little stars that have come to rest beneath the water.
Now,
Aqua leads you to her favourite place.
A cosy little cave hidden under a smooth rock,
Lined with moss and pebbles that glimmer softly in the glow.
This is her burrow,
Her safe,
Quiet home.
She curls up gently,
Her pink gills fluttering slowly as she breathes.
You float nearby,
Peaceful and still,
Listening to the rhythm of the water around you.
Feel your breath flowing in and out.
Just like the lake.
Just like Aqua.
Just like your own steady breath.
The lake begins to shimmer softly with starlight from above.
It's calm,
Quiet and safe.
Aqua's eyes begin to grow sleepy now.
She gives you one last smile.
A smile that says,
You are safe here too.
It's time to say goodbye to Aqua for now.
So let's take a deep breath together.
In and out.
Wherever you are right now,
Imagine you are curled up too,
In a cosy little underwater cave like Aqua's.
Safe and quiet,
Surrounded by moss and gentle water.
The stars twinkle above just for you,
And your heart beats its gentle rhythm.
Calm,
Strong,
Calm and full of quiet magic.
You are calm.
You are safe.
You are loved.
Now,
As you slowly bring your attention back to where you are,
Remember the healing powers of your body.
And of course also,
Feel into that calm and quiet feeling inside of you.
You can carry this gentle peace with you,
Wherever you go.
And you can come back to this peaceful feeling whenever you need.
Anywhere,
And anytime you need.
You are safe.
You are calm.
You are magical.
When you are ready,
You can go about your day,
Or continue to rest.
Bye for now,
My friend.
