Sleep Appreciation Meditation

This short bedtime meditation will help settle body and mind for a deep sleep, distancing yourself from the thoughts that may clutter the mind at night and guiding you to appreciate the chance to fully rest.

It is best practiced right before sleep or as support to fall asleep. Ideally, get yourself comfortably ready for bed so you won't need to get up again. Sweet dreams!

Transcript

Hello and welcome to this sleep appreciation meditation. 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 or dark room where you can safely relax. Taking a few moments to become as comfortable as possible, Covering your body with a blanket, Adjusting your pillows, Doing whatever you need to do to let your body know that it's bedtime. As you settle in, Allow your eyes to close and your breath to slow down, Slowing down the mind as well. Now let's slow the body inviting you to rest. Begin to breath a bit more deeply as you feel the weight of your body on your bed. Allow your head to sink deeper into your pillow and making sure that your jaw is soft and your forehead is smooth and relaxed. It's time to rest. Allow your back to soften, Sinking deeply into your bed. It's time to rest. If your body starts to shift or reposition at any point in this meditation, That's ok. It's natural. Allow yourself to make adjustments as needed to ensure you're comfortable and relaxed. Now it's time to drift. Drifting away from anything going on outside of your body. Drifting away from any sounds outside of this session. Drifting away from your surroundings. Drifting away from your stream of thoughts as you feel yourself diving deeply into the subconscious mind. If you begin to feel yourself drifting into sleep before this session has ended, That's ok. Follow this urge. You are here to sink into gratitude as you slip into slumber. Now feel your body rising, Floating in the void of sleep, Floating above your bed, Above your home, Seeing your entire life from another point of view. What does your life look like from here? What do you see? Perhaps you notice that your problems seem 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, Taking 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 waving your arms over your life now, Wiping the slate clean, Clearing away any grudges and stagnant areas. Take a deep breath in and release, Creating a new appreciation for everyone and everything in your life. Grateful for all of the people who are part of your experiences and memories. Expressing appreciation for every aspect of this beautiful life. Appreciation for every breath in your lungs and every beat of your heart. And of course gratitude for this chance to rest. Now let yourself simply drift, Allowing your body and mind to go into any direction they would like to. Drifting over your life and playing the role of gentle observer, Watching without judgement or negativity. Simply observing with an open heart. Feel yourself drifting into sleep, Letting go of any visuals in your minds eye. Releasing thought, Allowing the mind to rest. Allowing your breath to flow easily, Effortlessly. Going back to your body once more. Feeling your bed beneath you. Feeling the air against your skin. Feeling safe and secure in your room. Comfortable here in your bed, Completely relaxed and ready to sleep now. Grateful for your mind. Grateful for your body. Grateful for this opportunity to rest.