So I would like you to allow yourself to get comfortable.
While your spine is straight,
Your back is nice and tall.
You can rest your hands wherever it feels comfortable.
You can close your eyes.
Let's take a deep inhale for 1,
2,
3,
4 and 5 and a slow exhale for 5,
4,
3,
2 and 1.
Deep inhale and a slow exhale.
Deep inhale and a slow exhale.
Now use your imagination to picture yourself walking slowly along a path.
It's a pleasant path.
Any kind that you wish.
It's a beautiful day.
And it's relaxed.
And happy.
You can feel the warmth and the energy of the sunlight on your skin.
Soon you come to a gate.
You know that this gate leads to a special place where you feel welcomed,
Safe and comfortable.
You push the gate open and allow yourself to enter your very own private garden.
This garden is filled with your favourite things.
So whatever is pleasing to you can be found in this place.
Perhaps there are flowers.
Trays.
Animals.
Birds.
Water.
Or even music.
Just look around and look this for ease in your garden.
See all the colours and objects that are in this place.
Notice how beautiful they are.
Look at the various shapes.
Look at the ground.
Look at the sky.
And see where the ground and the sky meet.
The garden is calm and tranquil.
Everything peacefully co-exists in the garden.
As you are looking,
Become aware of how things might feel in this private place of yours.
Begin to explore this place with your sense of touch.
Perhaps some things are soft and warm and others are smooth and cool.
Simply spend some time exploring.
Using a sense of touch as you continue to feel at peace and comfortable.
Notice what the air feels like.
Is it cool?
Is it warm?
Is there a breeze or is it still?
Just take the time to feel the peace and serenity in this private place of yours.
As you continue to explore your garden by seeing and feeling,
Become aware of the sounds that you hear in your garden.
The sounds in your garden are pleasing to the ear and very comforting.
Perhaps it is quiet in your garden or maybe there are a number of sounds.
Some of the sounds may be very soft.
While others may be louder.
Just relax and listen for a while and see if you can identify the different sounds in your garden.
And as you are listening to the sounds in your garden,
Become aware of what smells you might smell.
Take a deep breath in and notice the fragrances that are present.
Some of them may be familiar.
While others may be unfamiliar.
But the fragrances are pleasant and soothing.
So take your time and enjoy your visit to the garden.
Using it in whatever way you wish.
Spend the time that is necessary for you to rejuvenate and to care for yourself.
When you are ready to leave,
Slowly walk back to your home.
When you are ready to leave,
Slowly walk back towards the gate of the garden.
You have enjoyed your visit to the garden and feel relaxed and content now.
This good feeling will remain with you throughout the day.
You push the gate open and you return to the path that led you to the garden.
And as you make your way back up the path,
Remember that you can use your imagination to visit your garden anytime you would like to relax,
To be comforted.
Or just to enjoy its beauty into your secret garden after all.
So you can come back at any time.
When you are now ready to open your eyes and slowly reconnect with your surroundings.
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