Rest Is The Remedy: For The Mind That Won’t Slow Down

If your thoughts have been loud…
if your mind has been busy…
if you’ve been replaying, planning, managing, holding…

This meditation is for you.

Here, you’ll be guided to soften the pace of the mind and return to a slower, steadier rhythm inside your own body. Through gentle breath, grounding imagery, and nervous system soothing, this practice helps untangle mental clutter and release the pressure to keep it all together.

You don’t have to think your way to peace.
You get to rest your way there.

Rest is not quitting.
Rest is coming home.
Rest is the remedy.

Transcript

Hi darling,

If your mind has been running fast,

You've been thinking in circles,

If you've been carrying the weight in your head,

You're not alone.

This is your space to set it down just for a moment and come back home to your breath.

When you're ready,

We'll begin.

Find a comfortable position that feels supportive,

Whether that be lying down or seated with your back held,

Somewhere your body doesn't have to try.

Let your body arrive,

Let your breath arrive,

Let you arrive.

Take a slow inhale through your nose,

And an exhale slowly through your mouth,

Again inhale gently and release.

One more time,

Not to control your breath,

Just to follow it.

Let your shoulders drop,

Let your jaw loosen,

Let your belly soften,

And let your hands grow heavy where they rest.

You do not have to hold yourself up right here,

Not in this moment,

Not in this breath.

Rest is the remedy.

Feel the ground beneath you,

Steady,

Quiet,

And unhurried.

Something that holds you without asking for anything in return.

Let that be true for you here.

Now imagine a warm,

Honey-colored light above your head,

Slow,

Soft,

Let it pour across your forehead,

Smoothing the places that tighten when the mind works a little too hard.

Let it soften around your eyes,

Let it melt through your jaw,

Let it settle in your throat.

Your thoughts have been doing the heavy lifting.

Let the warm light drift down into your chest,

Your heart,

The quiet center of you,

If it feels comforting,

Place your hand here.

Feel the warmth,

Feel the rhythm,

Feel the steadiness that never left.

You have carried so much,

Darling,

And you are still here,

And that is strength.

Let your breath move easily into the belly,

Soft,

Slow,

And spacious.

No force,

No doing,

Just receiving.

Let the hips soften,

Let the legs be heavy,

Let your feet surrender completely.

The mind does not have to lead right now.

The body will show you the way.

Rest is the remedy.

If your thoughts begin to wander,

And they will,

Whisper to yourself gently,

Not right now darling,

This moment is for rest.

No pushing the thoughts away,

No wrestling in mind,

Just guiding it home.

When you are ready,

Bring a small movement back into your body,

Maybe by wiggling your fingers or toes,

Rolling out your shoulders,

Or maybe just staying right where you are for a little longer.

Take one final slow breath in,

And let it go softly.

Rest is not giving up.

Rest is returning.

Rest is the remedy for the mind that won't slow down.

My mind is always at rest.

I am safe to soften.

Rest is the remedy.

Reviews

This meditation was so needed and meaningful this morning. My wife has suffered a serious stroke this past summer. My mind has been chasing plans for finding a new home for us for needed care. Your words were so calming and offered peaceful path to face the challenges. Many thanks Tonya 🙏