A warm welcome to this soothing sleep story,
Where you will experience all of the enchantments of a healing garden in a hidden magical world and meet a new companion along the way.
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 to fall asleep quickly tonight.
It doesn't matter if you do or you don't.
If you simply follow my voice and allow this story 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 the 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 about.
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 a night sky.
You are safe tonight and you are protected.
You can be reassured by the fact that my voice and this story 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 three.
Hold for four.
And breathe out for five.
Let all of it go now.
Again,
That's in for three.
Hold for 4.
And release,
Blowing away the thoughts of yesterday,
Today and tomorrow.
Again in for three.
.
.
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.
And now,
Allow your breath to fall back into a natural rhythm.
Enjoy this new relaxation and peace flowing through your body.
Allow your mind to soften and your imagination to come alive.
As you venture deep into an elven sanctuary.
You find yourself strolling through a sunset paradise,
A vast sea of flowery fields extending all around you in blocks of different colors.
Pulsing under the golden glow of the evening sun.
You see patches of blue and purple.
Deep Red.
Shimmering emerald and pure white.
The air is cool and refreshing.
Carrying an amalgamation of lovely scents from the varying flowers.
Lavender.
Chamomile and rose are the most prominent at the moment.
And as you breathe them in,
You just allow these smells to gradually wash over you.
Dotted around the fields are little pockets of trees,
Grouped together in mini clusters.
There are still one or two evening birds flitting through the sky and swirling around the trees.
In your immediate vicinity,
You are surrounded by flowers of lavender,
Mixing together in different shades of purple.
And midnight blue.
You take one of the flowers in your palm and crumble it slightly.
Allowing the familiar,
Soothing smell to radiate around you now.
Then,
You gently blow the crumbled lavender off your hands.
And instantly it changes color.
The petals turn to a soft,
Shimmering silver like stardust.
This stardust takes a new path now,
And starts to weave and glide off in a new direction.
As if it has suddenly come to life.
And is trying to capture your attention.
You turn to follow the stardust and they lead you down a grassy pathway to your left.
It dances mischievously through the air.
And you cannot help but smile at this moment of magic.
You are filled with a new excitement and a new comfort knowing that here,
In this enchanted land,
You are completely protected.
And just then,
The stardust begins to evaporate.
And in its place,
You notice something slightly unusual.
You see what looks like a man-made tunnel.
Only this one has been made from honeysuckle trees.
And the ground through the tunnel seems to pulse with a gentle golden light.
The soft smell of honeysuckle greets you now,
Always more potent in the evening.
You could have sworn this tree-lined tunnel was not here before.
But with your heart full of adventure,
You step under the trees and allow the golden light to envelop you.
For a moment,
Time stands still.
A new warmth ripples through your body and your mind.
You feel any remaining tension dissolving completely.
Your thoughts are fading and there is only peace,
Warmth and serenity.
You are moving so slowly.
So effortlessly.
You are releasing all of your burdens and you are becoming free.
And then.
The light starts to adjust as you come to the end of the tunnel.
And as you emerge from the other side,
You are met by the most breathtaking sight.
It is a garden of tranquility.
Peppered with fruit trees and carpeted with thick green grass.
A pool of rich blue water ripples in slow motion and the new moon reflects on its surface,
Filling the garden with a soft,
Glistening starlight.
There are ornaments and furnishings around the garden,
All made from white stones.
There are benches and chairs.
Small statues.
Fountains and busts.
In the middle of the pool is a wide birdbath where a few evening birds happily bathe in the moonlight.
The evening breeze carries with it the new magic.
And it wraps around you perfectly.
Soothing your skin and softening your breath.
Just then,
You see a figure cloaked in white emerging from the treeline.
And pulsing with a silver glow.
Then comes another.
And another.
Soon,
There is a chorus of figures dotted through the garden.
You cannot believe it.
It is the elves.
Many of them are smiling.
Some of them are singing soft and low.
And with their arrival comes the most beautiful symphony you have ever heard.
Somehow,
You have stumbled into the land of the elves.
A land full of magic.
Healing.
And of starlight.
It is a place previously reserved for storybooks and fiction.
But not any longer.
You cannot help but think that you have been here before.
A familiar comfort ripples through you.
And instantly,
You feel right at home.
The elves are singing to the trees now,
Pressing their palms onto the trunks as each one pulses with a soft silver light.
As they move around the garden,
It seems as though they are gliding rather than walking.
And everything they do feels so effortless,
Yet so purposeful.
Suddenly,
This land has become so still.
Bye-bye.
You feel your breath slowing down as you enjoy this pure,
Healing air.
You feel your body softening and the muscles are relaxing as you allow any and all tension to dissolve now.
And then,
As the tallest of the elves moves towards you now,
You hear them speak.
You do not need to carry your burdens here,
Friend.
This is a land of peace,
Where the shadows of the past have disappeared.
Where all heaviness dissolves and where you can be completely free.
You are most welcome here.
Step into our garden.
Allow me to guide you,
And you will be healed tonight.
Without another hesitation you follow behind your new companion and you notice now that you have started to glide through this garden too.
You trace your fingers through the soft leaves of the trees and you simply allow this starlight to envelop you The gentle hum of the garden is washing over you,
Slowly dissolving any remaining thoughts.
Before you know it,
You have reached a long curved bridge made of white oak.
And as you reach the top of the bridge arch,
You gaze out over the flowing river below.
Tiny fish of orange and green are darting under the starlight water.
And further down the river,
You see golden lanterns in the trees and hundreds of fairy lights strung along the riverbank.
In the distance,
Peeping above the treeline,
Is the tip of a tall building made again from white oak.
The details of which you cannot quite make out.
That is our temple,
Your elf guardian whispers.
And one day you shall visit its healing halls.
You will enjoy our sacred fruit.
And be guided through meditation by our elders.
Where you're mine.
Body and soul will be cleansed but tonight it is time for you to rest please follow me friend You glide behind your companion through a small grove of trees,
Their trunks twisting and bending to form a small white archway above.
And it's here that you are met by a chorus of fireflies.
They flicker in tiny beads of light.
Weaving around the trunks and the branches of the trees.
Giving the impression that you are moving through a kingdom of golden starlights.
These fireflies flutter around you now,
Sending a wonderfully warm sensation through your body.
And you feel yourself getting lighter and lighter as all the tension dissolves and you are entering a state of perfect tranquility.
You are drifting so effortlessly,
So peacefully.
You are completely free,
And you are completely safe.
These fireflies are carrying you now.
Supporting you on your journey here.
And guiding you to your final destination tonight.
All under the watchful eye of your elf guardian.
Whose magic is radiating through this land.
And through you.
Before you know it,
You have entered a grassy clearing bathed in silver moonlight.
Where a small pool of crystal clear water waits for you.
The fireflies lower you down bit by bit.
And,
Slowly,
You feel yourself landing on the surface of the water and it supports you completely.
You are floating in this pool and being rocked ever so gently by the lapping water.
Welcome to the pool of light,
Your guardian whispers.
I have cast a powerful enchantment on these waters,
And as you lie here tonight,
This pool will support you and keep you perfectly afloat.
The stars will begin to reveal themselves,
And their power combined with my magic will heal all of your muscles.
They will soothe all of your thoughts and create the most wonderful dreams.
And when you wake in the morning,
You will be refreshed,
Renewed and full of life.
One by one,
The stars above come into focus.
At first,
They are few and far between,
Dotted sporadically through the endless black.
Gradually,
More and more appear,
And soon there is a soft silver glitter shimmering above you as if revealing the secrets of the universe for your eyes only.
Their slow,
Pulsing rhythm is incredibly soothing and lulls you into an even deeper state of relaxation.
As you feel yourself letting go.
Just that bit.
And then you hear your companion whisper again.
Thank you for visiting our elven kingdom,
Friend.
You are welcome here any time.
Your journey to our land has only just begun.
Tomorrow,
We shall venture to our temple.
Where you will experience all the hospitality of the elves of the forest.
But tonight,
You can rest here.
Allow the warm waters to melt away your tension,
Allow the stars to clear your mind,
And allow my magic to soothe your soul And remember you deserve this peace,
You deserve this comfort,
And you deserve this healing.
Your guardian will watch over you tonight and you will be completely protected.
Your dreams will be pure and beautiful,
And you will rest so deeply.
You can trust this moment you can trust this land.
You can trust the stars.
It is safe for you to let go.
It is safe for you to release.
It is safe for you to relax.
It is safe for you to drift off.
It is safe for you to fall asleep.
