Find your way into a comfortable position.
Lying down in bed,
Back of your car,
Tent or wherever you find yourself today.
Let your arms and legs relax fully.
Close your eyes gently and feel the weight of your body sinking into the ground.
Feeling supported and safe.
Begin with a deep breath in through your nose and a long,
Slow breath out through your mouth.
Again,
Deep breath in,
Filling your lungs with cool,
Calming air.
And a slow breath out,
Releasing any tension,
Any noise from the day.
With each breath,
Imagine your body becoming a little heavier,
A little softer,
A little more ready to let go.
Now,
Bring your attention to the crown of your head.
Imagine a warm,
Gentle wave of relaxation touching the top of your scalp,
Smoothing away any tension.
Feel it slowly washing down over your forehead,
Softening your temples,
Loosening your jaw.
Let your tongue rest gently in your mouth.
Let this wave continue down,
Melting into your neck and shoulders.
Notice how your shoulders naturally drop.
A little closer to the ground,
Releasing the weight they have carried thus far.
Feel the warmth move down through your arms,
Past your elbows,
Into your wrists and all the way to your fingertips.
With every breath,
Your arms feel heavier,
Softer and completely relaxed.
Now,
Bring your focus to your chest.
Feel your heartbeat steady and slow.
Each beat guiding you deeper into stillness.
Imagine your heart surrounded by a soft,
Glowing light.
A place of pure peace inside you.
This light spreads down into your belly.
Your stomach rises and falls effortlessly with your breath.
There's no need to control it.
You are safe to let go.
Feel the wave of relaxation continue into your hips,
Your legs,
Down past your knees,
Into your calves and ankles.
And finally,
All the way into the soles of your feet and your toes.
Your entire body now is wrapped in comfort,
Feeling heavy,
Relaxed and peaceful.
Imagine yourself lying under a dark,
Velvet sky full of soft,
Twinkling stars.
The air is cool and gentle on your skin.
Above you,
The stars shimmer quietly,
Watching over you and keeping you safe.
You are floating,
Cradled by the night.
Nothing is asked of you and there is nowhere you need to go.
Nothing you need to do.
You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to surrender.
If any thoughts appear,
Imagine them as tiny clouds drifting across the night sky.
You do not need to chase them.
You do not need to engage.
Simply let them drift and float and then disappear.
With each breath,
You drift a little deeper into comfort,
Into rest,
Into peace,
Into sleep.
Softly,
Silently,
You whisper to yourself,
I am safe.
I am ready to rest.
And as you drift deeper,
The stars above seem to hum a lullaby,
Ancient and loving,
Just for you.
You are held and you are loved.
You are slipping into dreams,
Into healing,
Into deep,
Beautiful rest.
Rest now,
Dear one.
And sleep well.
You are home.
You
