The Enchanted Forest (A Guided Sleep Story)

After a brief and chance encounter with an ethereal deer in a park, you take an enchanting journey to a hidden forest, where everything is just that bit more magical. Enjoy a peaceful walk through your new kingdom, watch a firefly display, and encounter a new companion, before you drift into a peaceful sleep.

The music will continue for around an hour, to help you continue relaxing.

Music by Liborio Conti, SFX Homemade

Transcript

A warm welcome to this guided sleep story,

Where you will enter a magical world of tranquility,

Peace and wonder.

A world where you are safe and protected,

Where you can relax and fall asleep in comfort.

Before we begin,

We will do a short relaxation session,

Preparing you for a good night's sleep.

Please remember that there is no right or wrong here,

And there is no particular way that you should feel in these moments.

Each experience is as unique as us all,

So try to let go of any pressure you might be putting on yourself to feel certain things or perhaps fall asleep quickly tonight.

It doesn't matter if you do or you don't.

If you simply follow my voice and allow these words to wash over you,

Then you will enter a world of deep relaxation,

Where you can rest and recover.

So,

When you are ready,

Just feel your eyelids becoming heavier and heavier with each passing blink,

Until they gently close.

Remind yourself that this is your time to relax.

There is nothing left to do and nothing left to think.

The day is done now.

Whatever has happened is already in the past,

And here,

In this moment,

The future is beyond our reach.

So,

If thoughts arise about the day or the week that has been or the days ahead of you,

Then acknowledge that these thoughts are completely normal and valid.

They are part of what makes us human,

Which is a wonderful thing.

But also kindly remind yourself that these thoughts or concerns are of no use to us now,

And tonight there is no need to engage with them.

They are simply thoughts,

As fleeting as shooting stars across the night sky.

You are safe tonight,

And you are protected.

You can be reassured by the fact that my voice and these stories will never take you anywhere that is unpleasant.

Your sleepy cat is simply here to guide you on your own twilight adventures and to help you enter a world of magic and peace where you can be completely free.

And now,

We will do a short guided breathing pattern called 3-4-5.

This will allow you to slow down and relax,

Preparing your body and your mind for a wonderful,

Peaceful rest.

When you are ready,

Breathe in through the nose for 3,

Hold for 4,

And breathe out for 5.

Let all of it go now.

Again,

That's in for 3,

Hold for 4,

And release,

Blowing away the thoughts of yesterday,

Today,

And tomorrow.

Again,

In for 3,

Hold,

And let it go.

Continue to breathe in this way in your own time,

And with each breath out,

Allow your body to sink just that bit deeper into your mattress.

And now,

Allow the breath to fall back into a natural rhythm.

Enjoy this new peace flowing through your body.

As you feel these new sensations and go deeper into a world of comfort,

You can allow your mind to soften and your imagination to unlock as we take an adventure into the enchanted forest.

You find yourself sitting on an old wooden bench in a large open park.

It is a relatively busy day,

And in the distance you can hear murmurs of conversation and the laughter of children playing games on the freshly mown grass.

As the mid-morning sun beams down onto the open plains,

You see a man playing with his dog.

He throws a blue ball across the field,

And the little dog gallops excitedly to catch it.

There are many birds darting from tree to tree,

And down into a small pond to bathe,

Before flying back into their nests.

Flakes of blossom fall from their branches and sweep you with the gentle wind.

Over to your left,

You notice an elderly couple walking hand-in-hand.

They talk and laugh quietly with each other,

And despite being together for many years,

It looks as if they are on a first date.

Their love is pure and unwavering,

And it brings a smile to your face.

As they walk past you,

They offer a nod of acknowledgement,

And you wish them both a pleasant afternoon.

There is a simplicity to this park,

One that fills you with a warm and comfortable feeling.

But while it is a beautiful place,

You yearn for something more.

Something magical.

Right behind you,

There is a cluster of four thick trees,

Standing tall and proud,

Their bright green leaves glistening in the sunlight.

As you look into the trees,

You see a small deer gazing at you,

And it seems to have a purple glow around its body,

Giving it an otherworldly quality.

And then,

When you blink,

It has disappeared.

Something inside you sparks to life,

A drive for adventure,

And you get the urge to investigate.

You move closer to the trees,

And notice that there is a wall of purple and pink leaves in front of you,

Which gives off an enchanting hum.

The power of curiosity takes over you,

And you begin to walk through the leaves.

The noise from the world behind you begins to fade,

And as you emerge at the other side,

You are flooded with pastel colors of blue,

Green,

Purple,

And yellow.

Suddenly,

You are standing in an entire forest,

Hidden away from the world and unlike anything that you have seen before.

The ground is flooded with thick leaves of different colors,

Deep purples,

Rich emerald greens,

Turquoise blue,

And a pulsing orange.

Tiny spears of sunlight are piercing through the canopy of leaves above you and coming down in spotlights on the forest floor.

This place is untouched by human hands,

And you realize that you have entered a new realm of wonder and tranquility.

The forest is oddly familiar,

And you feel safe and calm here.

Something tells you that this is the place you have been looking for.

As you gently walk through the forest,

The colorful leaves provide a soft cushion for your feet.

The trees are enveloped in a curious aura,

As if guarded by an ancient magic.

They tower high into the sky,

And their thick branches create a web above you,

Covering the entire forest.

You place your hand on a nearby tree.

It is warm to the touch,

And you feel this warmth course through your hand,

Down your arm,

And across your entire body.

You are met by a wave of total release.

There is a delicate purple mist spiraling on the forest floor,

With specks of silver shining through.

The air is still,

And the forest is quiet.

You have entered a world without worry,

And a world without judgment.

Here,

You can simply be yourself.

Butterflies cross your path,

And a multitude of fluttering colors surround you.

One or two even land on your finger,

Beating their wings gently as they welcome you to their home.

As you go deeper into the forest,

You feel all the weight leaving you,

And your body is light and free.

One by one,

You can see any remaining thoughts dissolve completely as they are taken away by this enchanting forest.

Right now,

You cannot imagine a place more beautiful than this.

You arrive at a wooden bridge that crosses over a gentle stream,

And is surrounded by large,

Beautiful flowers of many colors.

As you cross the bridge,

You notice that from out of the flowers fly the tiniest of creatures.

They look like the fireflies from our world,

But they are smaller and shine much brighter.

They begin to fly above your head and form a dancing glitter under the forest ceiling.

And then,

They slowly drift downstream,

As if guiding your way.

You follow these tiny creatures as they weave through the forest.

The purple mist still covers the floor,

And the ground is soft under your feet.

The little fireflies lead you at last through tall bushes of green and yellow.

And,

As you walk through,

They provide a gentle vibration that instantly relaxes all the muscles in your body.

You allow these beautiful sensations to wash over you,

And feel a soft tingle across different parts of your body.

It's as if the magic of this forest is lifting you up,

And you are gliding through these soft bushes.

As you emerge at the other side,

You arrive at a small clearing surrounded by trees.

There,

In the middle,

Is a quiet lake with water of silk-like texture and the color of sapphire.

Ahead of you stands a tall rock formation from which a waterfall is cascading into the lake.

A crystal white mist swirls over the water and rises into the forest air.

The firefly creatures create a wonderful display above the lake,

And as you watch the colors dancing above you,

More and more animals begin to enter the clearing.

These are the guardians of the forest,

Surrounded in a purple glow,

And they will look after you tonight.

You sit on the soft bank and take in this beautiful forest,

With its tall trees and enchanting colors,

As you watch the glowing fireflies still performing above you.

Over to your right,

You notice the same deer from the park emerging from the treeline and walking in your direction.

As it reaches you,

It gently rubs its head against your arm and you stroke its soft fur.

It's almost as if this wonderful animal knew what your heart was yearning for and decided to bring you here.

In the next moment,

The deer turns and begins to guide you down a new path,

And you leave behind the dancing fireflies and the colorful clearing.

As you follow the deer down the forest trail,

There are hundreds of leaves falling to the floor in slow motion,

And it feels like time itself has stood still in this beautiful place.

As you round a corner behind the deer,

You come to a patch of tall blue grass that comes up to your waist.

The deer guides you to the middle of this grass and they lie down in the clearing.

You sit beside your new companion and scratch behind its ear as it tucks its head under your arm.

Slowly now,

The deer begins to fall asleep with its head comfortably in your lap.

And,

As you feel yourself lying back in the grass,

It's as if you are supported by a huge cloud and you feel each and every muscle let go as you breathe a satisfied sigh.

The air is warm and calming,

And as you breathe in,

You feel your belly and chest expand with ease as a new freedom flows through you.

Above you,

You watch in amazement as the canopy of leaves slowly opens,

Revealing the incredible moon singing with its own lullaby and backed by the eternal night sky dotted with stars.

You can hear the enchanting sounds of the heart of the forest,

Which is tempting you to go deeper and deeper.

You give yourself permission now to completely surrender to this moment of magic.

Everything about this forest is pure and beautiful,

And with your new companion by your side,

You feel safe and protected.

You feel grateful to have found this place,

And now you know where it is.

You smile at the fact that whenever things overwhelm you,

You have unlimited access to this hidden kingdom.

This is your sanctuary of peace.

You feel your body and mind become one with the forest.

You feel your body and your eyes becoming heavier,

And with each passing blink,

It is impossible to keep them open.

You are warm,

You are comfortable,

And you are free.

The enchanted forest and the midnight moon will guide your dreams tonight,

And your lovely deer will watch over you.

You are ready to enter a deep and peaceful rest.

Slowly,

You are drifting and drifting into the forest and into a perfect sleep.

Reviews

Thankyou🙏🏼, I only heard about ⅔ of this story but what i did hear was good. Will listen again. ☺️🐈‍⬛🐆🪷

I absolutely love your stories, especially the ones that include animals. You have a gift with you how you describe them and often I find myself smiling with your descriptions. Thank you!

This meditation has gifted me with 6 amazing aleeps ! It's amazing. Thank you ⚘️ 😊 💓

Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻I must have fallen asleep rather immediately (for about 2 hours), as I can’t remember anything from the story, so it worked🙏🏻🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🙏🏻

I loved what I heard, but fell asleep quickly! Thank you and many Blessings. 🕊️🌟