Rumi once said something I really love.
Why stay in the prison of our fears when the door is wide open?
Sometimes we perceive the world as a place of multiple challenges,
Everyday problems,
Uncertainty,
World violence,
Or climate change take up more and more space.
But it may not always be reality itself that confines us.
But rather how our mind,
With all its imagination,
Transforms these situations into fear and permanent anxiety.
Our mind,
When it races,
Can sometimes saturate our thoughts and prevent us from tasting the tranquility that always remains deep within us.
Tonight,
I offer you a meditation specially designed to welcome and release these worries.
The idea here is not to deny what is happening around us,
But rather to connect with a space of serenity that already exists at our core.
We can learn to return to this space even when fears seem to have won.
And to fully experience its effects over time,
I suggest you practice this meditation for at least 30 consecutive days.
This way,
Your unconscious will gradually absorb it and can be reprogrammed.
And if you fall asleep along the way,
Do not worry at all.
The unconscious always remains attentive,
Even when sleep takes you away.
Now,
Make yourself comfortable.
Take a posture that supports your back and neck well.
Let your arms rest along your body.
Adjust the cushions and blankets.
I am delighted to accompany you in this meditation that will soon begin.
Feel the surface fully supporting you and let your arms rest heavily along your body.
Your leg sinks into comfort.
Your head can relax deeply into your pillow.
Take a deep breath through your nose.
Welcoming calm and peace.
Then exhale gently through your mouth,
Releasing the weight of the day.
Feel your shoulders soften and your chest open.
Breathe in deeply again and exhale slowly.
And with each breath,
Let your body relax more.
Feel your forehead softening,
Your jaw loosening,
Your neck releasing all tension.
Observe the gentle rise and fall of your chest.
Feel the soothing rhythm of your breath.
Let it guide you into a state of deep relaxation.
And now,
Let us free the mind.
Imagine a soft warm mist surrounding your head,
Gently dissolving any thoughts of worry or task lists.
There is absolutely nothing you need to do.
Nowhere you need to be.
No one expects anything from you and this space belongs completely to you.
And as the mist dissipates,
You feel your mind becoming lighter.
And any residual tension begins to melt like ice in the sun,
Leaving you in a state of calm and serenity.
Now turn your attention inward to the center of your chest.
Imagine a gentle warmth radiating there.
This is the light of your inner being,
A light that contains your desires,
Your dreams,
Your potential,
This light will guide you as we begin your journey.
I now invite you to imagine a moonlit night beach.
The fine,
Still warm sand seems to shine with a slight silvery reflection.
The waves,
Almost imperceptible,
Lick the shore in a quiet breath.
And at times you can perceive a subtle amber scent that recalls the infinity of the ocean.
And as you take your place on this soft sand,
Your senses can awaken to the beauty of the moment.
You notice the glow of stars scattered in a sky so deep that it merges with the sea.
One might believe no boundary truly exists between water and sky.
Gradually,
You feel within yourself a sense of serenity,
Of release.
Beach,
In its nocturnal simplicity,
Welcomes you like a suspended refuge.
And before you,
A light reflection begins to dance on the sand,
A reflection that seems to come both from the moon and from your own desires for calm and tranquility.
And from this feeling,
A sphere gradually forms,
All rounded and delicate.
It diffuses an opaline light that pulses gently like a quiet heart.
And as it approaches,
You feel in the air a wave of warmth,
Like a breath on your skin.
It is a bubble,
A bubble of serenity that comes to meet you.
It undulates,
Floats,
It invites you to join it within.
And when you touch its translucent surface,
It instantly envelops you,
Offering a cocoon of serenity.
Your shoulders relax,
Your breathing calms.
You have the sensation that this sphere erases all distance between your thoughts and your inner peace.
Then very gently,
The bubble rises.
The beach now begins to recede,
As if the sand were slowly flowing into the bubble.
The waves become discreet.
You now fly over a range of sleeping mountains,
Their summits grazing a veil of silver mists under the moonlight.
The rocks appear bluish and fine waterfalls nestle in their sides,
Sliding like shimmering ribbons.
A subtle breeze caresses these slopes,
Making small resinous pines undulate,
As if greeting your passage.
Then the sphere now carries you toward a misty valley,
Where a more imposing waterfall stands.
Falling in a crystal sheet,
You could almost hear the symphony of water whispering on polished rocks,
Each drop seeming to bring a note of freshness and renewal.
A few clear clouds brush the tops of the trees below.
Giving the place an air of a forgotten kingdom.
Finally,
You spot a tiny village nestled in the heart of a silent valley.
The roofs of the small houses are covered with ancient tiles,
Barely lit by a few flickering old lamps.
Nothing seems to disturb this haven,
As if time flowed more slowly.
You feel a comforting warmth.
This brief glimpse reminds you that even in this world,
In perpetual agitation,
There are pockets of quietude where life follows its course in perpetual silence.
Simplicity.
And suddenly,
The bubble of serenity begins its descent.
It lands at the edge of a velvety forest,
Immersed in a luminous night.
All around,
Imposing trunks of warm,
Knotty wood rise toward a discreet sky.
And you perceive a rustling of leaves,
A murmur of the breeze passing through the branches.
A few fireflies emerge between the moist ferns.
Drawing arabesques of light.
You wander under this natural canopy,
Accompanied by the sphere that hovers gently by your side,
Like a silent guardian.
And at this moment,
You may feel a vague memory of your fears.
Those that sometimes weigh down your days.
Whether they concern the uncertainty of the future,
The fragility of the world,
Or the violence we hear about.
Yet,
In this peaceful forest,
Nature seems to sing a completely different story.
One of regeneration.
Solidity.
And around a bend in a moss-covered path,
The moonlight reveals an ancient stone.
Facade.
Its architecture evokes a discreet,
Almost secret temple,
Embedded between roots and vines.
You approach the building,
Intrigued by its soothing presence.
Massive columns,
Aged by climbing ivy,
Form an arched entrance.
There,
Ancient engravings can be distinguished.
At the threshold of the temple,
Bronze lanterns diffuse a warm glow,
Inviting you to step inside.
You enter a large circular hall with a floor of smooth paving stones.
As you pass,
The echo of your steps softly resounds,
Mingling with the distant purring of an internal water source.
In the center of this hall,
Bathed in golden light,
Stands a finely sculpted white stone altar.
On this altar shines a particular treasure.
A cup emitting a halo with pale scents that radiates onto the walls.
It is as if this object contained the very essence of security and abundance.
A benevolent and unlimited energy.
You approach,
Guided by a serene curiosity.
And the closer you get,
The more you feel an inner impulse that invites you to set down what weighs on you daily.
Fears.
Diffuse anxieties.
That feeling that a sometimes harsh and uncertain world surrounds you.
So you let the idea of these fears gather in your mind.
And these fears take the form of a small dark mist or a heavy pebble in the palm of your hands.
And very gently,
You place this mist or pebble against the cup.
And immediately,
The golden light intensifies and envelops your offering.
You see this dark form slowly dissolve,
Transform into a veil of luminous sparkles.
It is as if a weight were evaporating from your chest,
From your shoulders,
Leaving your heart lighter and your mind more confident.
And in the same movement,
A small sphere of light detaches from the cup and comes to lodge in your hands.
It is the precious symbol of your inner strength,
The treasure that resides within you.
Ready to spring forth whenever you need it.
You press it gently against your chest,
Perceiving a gentle vibration like a heartbeat synchronized with your own.
And the sphere of serenity that accompanies you approaches again.
It envelops you in a protective envelopment.
It is like a protective shell and now guides you out of the temple.
Outside,
The night seems more luminous than ever.
The calm and imposing trees are like pillars of a vegetable cathedral,
Protecting you from any harmful echo.
The fireflies return with even more joy,
As if the forest shared your liberation.
You take a final path carpeted with needles and petals.
And in a small clearing,
There,
A soft nook covered with moss awaits you.
It forms a natural alcove.
And under the enveloping darkness of the sky,
You gently settle into this alcove.
The night breeze has a subtle scent of wildflowers,
And each breath connects you more to this feeling of security and fullness.
You still feel the sphere by your side,
Ready to cradle you.
And you feel your eyelids grow heavy,
Lulled by the discreet song of nocturnal birds and the light rustling of foliage.
And you keep within you this small sphere of light,
This precious fragment that reminds you that despite the tumult of the world,
You can find a space of peace within yourself.
And I now invite you to sink into the sleep of a restorative night.
Even as the entire forest seems to watch over you,
With the certainty that you have set down your fears,
That you emerge lighter.
And in the immensity of this starry sky,
Where silence dances with the soft light of constellations,
Your mind lets itself be carried,
Slowly gliding into a peaceful ocean where each wave is a sigh of appeasement.
Thoughts become mist fragments gently fading into infinity.
And as a velvet breeze brushes the shores of your consciousness,
Depositing fragments of stars and whispers of softness,
Everything becomes fluid.
Light as a feather carried by a warm breath,
Oscillating between wakefulness and sleep,
Between dream and reality.
And in this vast expanse of calm,
A space opens,
A space of infinite gentleness.
And you may feel this tender light that envelops you,
A halo of serenity that diffuses a benevolent vibratory warmth within you,
An ancient and deep glow that knows,
That understands.
Slowly brushing the contours of your mind,
Dissolving all shadow,
All tension until there remains only a feeling of pure tranquility.
Like this silent river that flows without effort.
And you let yourself be carried away by this sensation of perfect abandonment,
Where everything is just,
Where everything is peaceful.
And the stars above watch over you,
Drawing luminous paths in the darkness.
And somewhere in the distance,
An imperceptible melody resonates,
A whisper that cradles and calls you.
And now,
Nothing hurries anymore,
Nothing holds you back.
Only this gentle wave of sleep that envelops you,
That carries you away,
That invites you to let go,
And that guides you to this intimate and sacred place where rest is absolute,
Where dreaming becomes a caress,
A promise of deep appeasement.
If you are not yet asleep,
I invite you to repeat the following positive words.
I feel enveloped in infinite peace.
My mind opens to the light of serenity.
My heart welcomes gentleness and confidence.
I set down each fear to embrace tranquility.
My inner strength reveals itself with each breath.
I am connected to the benevolent harmony of nature.
My soul flourishes in the silent beauty of the night.
I choose quietude and stability deep within me.
I am guided by a protective and loving light.
Each heartbeat nourishes my serenity.
My breathing releases waves of calm around me.
I feel the solidity of my inner roots.
I welcome the beneficial energy that surrounds me.
I grow in wisdom and peace with each moment.
I am in perfect safety in this cocoon of gentleness.
My mind embraces an unlimited feeling of appeasement.
I am bathed in a clear and comforting light.
Every cell in my body resonates with balance and love.
I find a sacred refuge in the depth of my being.
The night cradles me and nourishes my inner confidence.
My heart vibrates with gratitude and serenity.
I am open to the healing energies that circulate within me.
Each thought becomes a ray of benevolent light.
I feel enveloped in infinite peace.
My mind opens to the light of serenity.
My heart welcomes gentleness and confidence.
I set down each fear to embrace tranquility.
My inner strength reveals itself with each breath.
I am connected to the benevolent harmony of nature.
My soul flourishes in the silent beauty of the night.
I choose quietude and stability deep within me.
I am guided by a protective and loving light.
Each heartbeat nourishes my serenity.
My breathing releases waves of calm around me.
I feel the solidity of my inner roots.
I welcome the beneficial energy that surrounds me.
I grow in wisdom and peace with each moment.
I am in perfect safety in this cocoon of gentleness.
My mind embraces an unlimited feeling of appeasement.
I am bathed in a clear and comforting light.
Every cell in my body resonates with balance and love.
I find a sacred refuge in the depth of my being.
The night cradles me and nourishes my inner confidence.
My heart vibrates with gratitude and serenity.
I am open to the healing energies that circulate within me.
Each thought becomes a ray of benevolent light.
I feel enveloped in infinite peace.
My mind opens to the light of serenity.
My heart welcomes gentleness and confidence.
I set down each fear to embrace tranquility.
My inner strength reveals itself with each breath.
I am connected to the benevolent light.
I am in the silent harmony of nature.
My soul flourishes in the silent beauty of the night.
I choose quietude and stability deep within me.
I am guided by a protective and loving light.
Each heartbeat nourishes my serenity.
My breathing releases waves of calm around me.
I feel the solidity of my inner roots.
I welcome the beneficial energy that surrounds me.
I grow in wisdom and peace with each moment.
I am in perfect safety in this cocoon of gentleness.
My mind embraces an unlimited feeling of appeasement.
I am bathed in a clear and comforting light.
Every cell in my body resonates with balance and love.
I find a sacred refuge in the depth of my being.
The night cradles me and nourishes my inner confidence.
My heart vibrates with gratitude and serenity.
I am open to the healing energies that circulate within me.
Each thought becomes a ray of benevolent light.
I feel enveloped in infinite peace.
My mind opens to the light of serenity.
My heart welcomes gentleness and confidence.
I set down each fear to embrace tranquility.
My inner strength reveals itself with each breath.
I am connected to the benevolent harmony of nature.
My soul flourishes in the silent beauty of the night.
I choose quietude and stability deep within me.
I am guided by a protective and loving light.
Each heartbeat nourishes my serenity.
My breathing releases waves of calm around me.
I feel the solidity of my inner roots.
I welcome the beneficial energy that surrounds me.
I grow in wisdom and peace with each moment.
I am in perfect safety in this cocoon of gentleness.
My mind embraces an unlimited feeling of appeasement.
I am bathed in a clear and comforting light.
Every cell in my body resonates with balance and love.
I find a sacred refuge in the depth of my being.
The night cradles me and nourishes my inner confidence.
My heart vibrates with gratitude and serenity.
I am open to the healing energies that circulate within me.
Each thought becomes a ray of benevolent light.
I feel enveloped in infinite peace.
My mind opens to the light of serenity.
My heart welcomes gentleness and confidence.
I set down each fear to embrace tranquility.
My inner strength reveals itself with each breath.
I am connected to the benevolent harmony of nature.
My soul flourishes in the silent beauty of the night.
I choose quietude and stability deep within me.
I am guided by a protective and loving light.
Each heartbeat nourishes my serenity.
My breathing releases waves of calm around me.
I feel the solidity of my inner roots.
I welcome the beneficial energy that surrounds me.
I grow in wisdom and peace with each moment.
I am in perfect safety in this cocoon of gentleness.
My mind embraces an unlimited feeling of appeasement.
I am bathed in a clear and comforting light.
Every cell in my body resonates with balance and love.
I find a sacred refuge in the depth of my being.
The night cradles me and nourishes my inner confidence.
My heart vibrates with gratitude and serenity.
I am open to the healing energies that circulate within me.
Each thought becomes a ray of benevolent light.
I feel enveloped in infinite peace.
My mind opens to the light of serenity.
My heart welcomes gentleness and confidence.
I set down each fear to embrace tranquility.
My inner strength reveals itself with each breath.
I am connected to the benevolent harmony of nature.
My soul flourishes in the silent beauty of the night.
I choose quietude and stability deep within me.
I am guided by a protective and loving light.
Each heartbeat nourishes my serenity.
My breathing releases waves of calm around me.
I feel the solidity of my inner roots.
I welcome the beneficial energy that surrounds me.
I grow in wisdom and peace with each moment.
I am in perfect safety in this cocoon of gentleness.
My mind embraces an unlimited feeling of appeasement.
I am bathed in a clear and comforting light.
Every cell in my body resonates with balance and love.
I find a sacred refuge in the depth of my being.
The night cradles me and nourishes my inner confidence.
My heart vibrates with gratitude and serenity.
I am open to the healing energies that circulate within me.
Each thought becomes a ray of benevolent light.
I feel enveloped in infinite peace.
My mind opens to the light of serenity.
My heart welcomes gentleness and confidence.
I set down each fear to embrace tranquility.
My inner strength reveals itself with each breath.
I am connected to the benevolent harmony of nature.
My soul flourishes in the silent beauty of the night.
I choose quietude and stability deep within me.
I am guided by a protective and loving light.
Each heartbeat nourishes my serenity.
My breathing releases waves of calm around me.
I feel the solidity of my inner roots.
I welcome the beneficial energy that surrounds me.
I grow in wisdom and peace with each moment.
I am in perfect safety in this cocoon of gentleness.