Hello and welcome to this meditation.
My name is Amandine and I will be your guide tonight.
This session is best listened to just before bedtime when you are able to fully rest.
Make sure that you are in a quiet,
Dimly lit room where you can safely relax,
Taking a few moments to become as comfortable as possible.
Gently cover your body with a blanket,
Adjust your pillows,
And do whatever you need to do to let your body know that it is bedtime.
As you settle in,
Allow your eyes to close and your breath to slow,
Slowing the mind down too.
Now,
Let's slow the body,
Inviting it to rest.
Begin to breathe a bit more deeply as you feel the weight of your body on your bed.
Feel your head sinking deeper into your pillow.
Make sure that your mouth is gently parted and that your forehead is smooth and relaxed.
It is time to rest.
If you're feeling any tensions there,
Take a big breath in to those areas and feel them melt and soften on your exhale.
Now,
Tell your back to soften.
Feel it sink deeply into your cautions and your mattress.
It is time to rest.
If your body starts to shift or reposition at any point in this meditation,
That's okay.
It's natural.
Allow yourself to make adjustments as needed to ensure you are as comfortable and relaxed as you wish.
And now,
It is time to drift.
Drift away from anything going on outside of your body.
Nothing matters anymore but yourself,
Your body,
Your relaxation,
And your breath.
Drift away from any sounds outside of this session,
Feeling yourself drift away from your surroundings and drifting away from your stream of consciousness as you feel yourself diving deeply into the subconscious mind.
If you begin to feel yourself drifting into sleep before the session has ended,
That's okay.
Follow this urge.
You are here to sink into gratitude as you sleep into slumber.
Now,
Feel your body rising,
Floating in the void of sleep,
Floating above your bed,
Above your home,
And seeing your entire life from another point of view.
What does your life look like from here?
And what do you see?
Perhaps you notice that your problem seems very far away from this high,
And you begin to feel far removed from the little concerns of everyday life.
Notice the aspects of your life that often go unnoticed.
Take in the big picture.
Consider how everything works together perfectly.
Your body,
Mind,
And spirit working together,
Striving for a happy and fulfilled life.
You know that you can reach this fulfillment by simply accepting gratitude.
Imagine waiting your arms over your life now.
Wiping the slate clean.
Clearing away any grudges and stagnant areas.
Take a deep breath in and relax.
You're creating a new appreciation for everyone and everything in your life.
You're grateful for all of the people who are part of your experiences and memories.
You are expressing appreciation for every aspect of this beautiful life.
Appreciation for every breath in your lungs and every beat in your heart.
Put a smile on your face as you feel this appreciation.
And of course,
You feel the gratefulness for this chance to rest right now.
Simply drift now.
Allow your body and mind to go into any direction they would like to.
Drifting over your life and playing the role of gentle observers watching without judgment or negativity.
Simply observe with an open heart.
Feel yourself drifting into sleep.
Let go of any visuals in your mind's eye.
Release thought.
Allow the mind to rest.
Allow your breath to flow easily,
Effortlessly.
Coming back into your body once more.
Feeling your cushions beneath you.
Feeling the air against your skin.
Feeling safe and secure in your room.
Comfortable here in your bed.
You are completely relaxed and ready to sleep now.
Grateful for your mind.
Grateful for your body.
Grateful for this opportunity to rest.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
