Welcome to this relaxing bedtime journey.
Before we open out into the imagery of the riverside,
Let's take a little while to first settle into your bed.
Letting your body slowly grow heavy and supported,
Take nice deep breaths in and let them flow out slowly and with ease.
With each out breath,
Feel the tension melt from your face,
Your neck,
Your shoulders,
Gradually sinking deeper into comfort.
This is your time to rest.
Your day is done.
You are here now,
Safe,
Warm and comforted.
You can let everything else go.
As you rest there in the comfort of your bed,
Imagine yourself on a peaceful riverbank on a warm,
Sunny afternoon.
Really place yourself there and feel the environment surrounding you.
Embracing you.
The sun hangs high in a deep blue sky.
Its warmth almost wrapping you in a gentle golden blanket.
A light cool breeze brushes over your skin.
You hear the river flowing beside you.
It's gentle,
Steady murmur,
A natural melody of calm.
The water intimately curling around the rocks as it flows by.
Birds sing softly in the trees.
And somewhere in the distance,
You hear the quiet rustle of leaves.
You turn your face up to the warms of the sun,
Feeling its gentle touch on your skin.
Taking in the fresh scents of water,
Grass and blooming flowers.
And as you breathe out,
The energy of it fills your body.
You walk barefoot slowly along the soft grassy edge of the river.
The ground feels gentle and cool beneath your feet.
With each step,
You feel lighter and freer.
As if you're leaving behind the weight of the day.
You reach the water and kneel down.
Trailing your fingertips through the cool flowing current.
The water sparkles in sunlight.
Endlessly moving.
Endlessly soothing.
And bringing nourishment.
The tall grasses beside the river sway in the gentle breeze.
You hear a fish jump gently out of the water.
It feels peaceful and quiet.
Like Mother Earth is holding you.
You find the perfect spot to rest.
Perhaps it's a smooth,
Sun-warmed rock.
A soft patch of grass under the shade of a tree.
You settle there,
Safe and comfortable.
The warmth of the sun soaks into you.
And the sound of the river cradles your mind in stillness.
With each breath,
You soak in this sense of peace.
And let go.
Inhale deeply.
Drawing in the peace and beauty of this moment.
And exhale slowly.
Releasing tension.
Releasing thoughts.
And letting them drift away downstream,
Like leaves carried by the current.
The world feels simple here.
Safe.
Quiet.
You close your eyes.
You feel the sun on your skin.
The earth beneath you.
The river's soft song beside you.
You are deeply relaxed.
Your thoughts grow softer.
Slower.
Quieter.
Until only the river remains,
Passing each moment.
The river watches over you.
The sun keeps you warm.
The earth holds you steadily.
And as you listen to the gentle flowing water,
You drift.
Softly.
Peacefully.
Into a deep,
Restful sleep.
Thank you.
