So let's come into a short practice together.
You can do this either sitting or lying down,
But either way I invite you to make your body as comfortable as you possibly can.
And when you're ready,
Gently closing your eyes or just lowering your gaze if that's more comfortable for you.
And feel where your body meets the surface beneath.
And let the weight of your whole body melt into that support.
Let your tongue rest in the mouth.
Let your eyes soften right back.
Jaw loosening.
Shoulders softening down.
Whole face softening.
Your whole body dropping just a little deeper into the surface beneath.
And now let your breath go just a little deeper down into your belly than usual.
And exhaling with a really long and soft soothing sigh.
As you sit or lie here quietly,
I invite you to mentally repeat these words after me.
May I and all living beings be happy,
Be well,
And be at peace.
May I and all living beings live with a joyful,
Loving,
And grateful heart.
May I and all living beings live in harmony and live with meaning,
Connection,
And love.
May I and all living beings be healthy,
Be safe,
And be protected from all sorts of inner and outer harm.
May I and all living beings flourish and thrive and live lives of ease,
Freedom,
And peace.
I invite you to take just a few precious moments now to simply rest here and do absolutely nothing.
Giving yourself full permission just to be.
And whenever you're ready to come back,
Take a few more of those really slow and low breaths.
Maybe stretching your body and gently opening your eyes whenever you're ready.
