Begin by letting yourself arrive.
Right here.
In the safe sanctuary of your bed.
Take a moment to adjust your body into whatever shape feels most nurturing tonight.
Adjust your blankets.
Slip a pillow beneath your knees or nestle one behind your back whatever gentle act of kindness your body welcomes right now.
There is infinite ease in simply lying here There is nowhere else you need to be.
And all of today's wonderful moments are complete.
Remind yourself warmly.
The goal tonight is simply welcoming sleep in its own time.
Giving your nervous system complete permission to pause,
To soften and to be held in deep comfort.
As we gently move our awareness through the body,
Remember that you guide your attention completely.
You are always free to rest your focus wherever it feels most comfortable and soothing.
Perhaps on the cozy warmth of your hands maybe resting on your stomach or the gentle softness.
Of your blanket.
Let's turn our awareness softly down toward the feet.
Bring a light,
Tender focus to your heels.
Feeling how effortlessly they sink into the mattress Notice the comfortable,
Reassuring feel of your calves.
Letting the bed carry all of their ease.
Feel the gentle support rising up to meet your hip ties your hips and your lower back You can fully release all effort now.
The bed is holding you completely.
Cradling you in safety.
Let your shoulders drop down,
Melting away from your ears.
Feel your hands resting softly.
Fingers relaxed,
Uncurled You are safe here in the quiet night supported,
Peaceful and still.
Now bring your attention.
To the simple rhythmic wave of your breath Imagine each inhalation as warm,
Soothing ocean water.
Rising softly and creating gentle open space inside you and as you exhale,
Imagine the tide receding inviting a gentle,
Peaceful openness into every corner of your body.
Letting everything melt softly into the mattress beneath you welcoming every part of yourself into this peaceful space.
Wrapping your whole being in a warm blanket of soft nourishing breath.
Allowing your body to be exactly as it is in this moment.
Whole,
Worthy,
Radiant.
And deeply deserving of profound quiet.
Floating now.
In this quiet,
Effortless rest.
Everything is peaceful Everything is complete.
Just drifting in the stillness embracing complete ease.
Sleep will unfold naturally.
Bring deep rejuvenation whenever it is ready.
Rest well.