Hi,
I'm glad you're here.
If you're listening to this while your body is tired and your mind is still on high alert,
That makes sense.
Many parents of neurodivergent children carry a kind of wakefulness that feels like constant responsibility even well into the night.
That doesn't mean you're a bad sleeper,
And it's not a sign of weakness or failure anywhere.
Instead,
It's a sign that your nervous system is helping you remain vigilant because there is something you care about very deeply that may need your attention at any time,
Even in the middle of the night.
When you do fall asleep,
You sleep because you're exhausted,
Not because you're calm.
I know.
This track is not about erasing real fears you have,
And it's not about eliminating valid thoughts that you have,
And we especially will not be forcing sleep.
Instead,
We will work on creating a sense of safety for your nervous system during times when your intention is to sleep.
We're going to work on undoing the sense that the night is something your mind and body should defend itself against.
Allow this time to become a practice where you intend to create a steady background for your body to rest into the night.
If part of you stays aware while you rest,
That's okay.
This means that there's no pressure to fall asleep right now.
If sleep comes,
That's good.
If sleep takes time,
That's okay too.
What follows in a moment will be a steady and stable sound designed to support your nervous system through the night.
If you'd like,
You can allow your exhalations to become longer and softer.
Not to fix anything,
But simply let your body know it doesn't have to stay on guard right now.
This isn't about making yourself sleep.
Let your body know it doesn't have to stay on watch all night.
Know that in this moment,
Your body is allowed to accept rest at the very minimum.
Every moment of rest brings you closer to deeper relaxation.
And deeper relaxation leads you closer to sleep.
I'll say one thing gently before the sound begins and my voice fades.
If this track feels supportive,
You'll find additional resources including written pauses and resets linked in my profile on Insight Timer.
It's there for you if you want it.
For now,
Let the sound be steady,
Calm and continuous.
Let it become a background that your awareness can sink into.
You don't need to decide anything right now.
You don't need to act on anything right now.
Just be here with the sound and allow your body to soften as much as it can.
You can set your volume now so the sound feels gentle and comfortable.
From here,
The sound will continue steadily through the night.
There's nothing else you need to do.
If you wake up,
Simply let the sound be there and allow your body to rest again.
Longer exhales allow your body to soften and relax.
