Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale.
Let your shoulders soften.
Let your whole body settle into stillness.
You've been carrying so much for so long,
But right now,
In this moment,
You don't have to carry anything at all.
Take another slow breath in.
Feel your body gently filling with fresh energy.
And exhale,
Letting go of the pressure,
The fatigue,
And the tension you've been holding alone.
Bring your awareness to your chest,
To the space around your heart.
Notice how it feels.
Tight,
Tired,
Heavy,
Or guarded.
Whatever you feel is okay.
Place a hand over your heart.
Feel your own warmth,
Your own presence,
Your own support.
You've spent so much time taking care of others.
Let this moment be a quiet turning inward.
A reminder that you deserve care too.
Soft breath in.
Slow breath out.
Inhale.
I am allowed to rest.
Exhale.
I release the weight that isn't mine.
Now imagine a gentle,
Warm light above you.
Soft,
Golden light,
Like early morning sun.
It begins to pour over you,
Across your forehead,
Your eyes,
Your ears,
Your nose,
Your mouth,
Your shoulders,
Your entire body.
This light is renewal.
This light is calm.
This light is the version of you before burnout and the version of you rising again.
Feel this light sink into the places that are tired,
The places that feel overwhelmed,
The places that have been asking for rest.
Let it soften your jaw.
Relax your neck.
Open your chest.
Unravel the tension you've carried for too long.
Deep breath in.
Slow breath out.
Now imagine gentle roots growing from your body into the earth.
Grounding you.
Supporting you.
Holding you steady.
You don't have to stand alone.
You don't have to be strong every minute.
You are allowed to be held.
Take one more nourishing breath in.
Fill your entire body with new energy.
And exhale.
Releasing everything your body is ready to let go of.
You are returning to yourself.
You are healing.
You are coming back home to your own peace.
When you're ready,
Wiggle your fingers and toes.
Gently open your eyes.
And carry this calm with you.
You deserve rest.
You deserve softness.
You deserve to feel whole again.