This guided relaxation will have you take a morning trek in the jungle to a beautiful sunrise vista.
You can take a break from your current stress and be ready to move on again in your day with calm and focus.
As you ease into the visualization,
Take a few moments to settle into a position where you will be comfortable for the next few minutes.
You may choose to do this meditation sitting or lying down.
Whatever you choose,
Be sure that you are able to let yourself relax in the moment.
Adjust your clothes if needed and close your eyes or keep a soft,
Unfocused gaze.
Allow your attention to settle in your breath.
Become aware of how it feels to be breathing here today in this moment.
Notice how each breath moves in and out with no effort required from you.
The breath is with you,
Supporting you in the background at all times.
For the next few moments,
Imagine your breath as a glowing ball of light.
Picture that light entering into your lungs and moving through your body,
Infusing you with energy and focus.
Visualize the light moving out of your body and leaving only peace and calm.
Continue to breathe in this way for the next few moments.
If your mind has wandered away into thoughts,
That's no problem.
Refocus again on your breath and how it feels to be in your body right now.
This morning you are embarking on a journey through the jungle to watch the sunrise.
You are woken early in your room.
For a moment,
You forget where you are,
Expecting your bedroom at home.
Instead,
You are pleased to remember that you are on vacation in this foreign place.
Your eyes begin to adjust to the dark and you appreciate all the ways the staff have made your room feel warm and cozy.
You begin your morning routine with a happy feeling of anticipation.
Maybe you drink some tea or coffee before you slip on your clothes,
Ready for what the day will bring.
There is a tray with your favorite breakfast food ready for you and you eat exactly what you need to nourish yourself at this early hour.
As you leave your room to join the others,
You are happy that you chose this particular group.
You like the number of people as it allows you the right amount of opportunity to be social and to be solitary.
You smile as you make friendly eye contact with your fellow travelers.
The guide signals that it is time to move.
The journey is steady and the pacing makes it a pleasant morning walk for you.
This is a popular excursion,
Yet you are lucky.
Today,
Your group is the only one around.
This allows you to soak in all the aspects of the trek.
What does the plant life look like on either side of the path?
You wonder about all the people who have taken this trail before you.
Families,
Solo trekkers,
Explorers,
Researchers.
What passed through their heads as they started out before the dawn?
Beyond the borders of the trail,
You can hear the early stirrings of local animal life.
You are surprised by the variety of the sounds and how close they seem to be.
Your guide has assured you there are no dangers in this journey,
So you are free to just be curious about what creatures are nearby,
Beginning their days as well.
This place is far from home.
You notice how different the air smells here.
You feel a breeze on your face.
Is it cool?
Is it warm?
As you climb higher,
You start to notice the darkness lifting ever so slightly.
The vegetation around you becomes clearer.
You can even see that there are statues and shrines periodically.
You marvel at the images carved so delicately.
You feel a moment of peace as you notice that the amount of chatter among your companions is perfect for you.
Not too much and not too little.
You enjoy the easy and friendly exchanges.
What sleepy words come from the nearest people?
After a while,
The trees thin out and the group becomes quiet.
The sun is still just below the horizon and there is a peaceful buzz of happy energy as you emerge into a flat clearing far above the landscape below.
There are mists that you know will burn off and reveal a stunning view when the sun comes up.
It feels like you are on top of the world and you revel in the waiting.
Finally,
The first rays of the sun scale the distant peak and you lean forward in anticipation.
You have looked forward to this for so long.
Now the light pushes further up and seems to burst through the gloom to illuminate the valley below.
The view is breathtaking.
Newly formed goosebumps melt away as the heat of the sun's rays touch your face.
The air around you warms and the clouds below completely disappear.
Kings,
Commoners,
Children,
Scholars,
All have been inspired by the scene you are viewing now.
You feel connected to everyone who has ever sat on these rocks where you are.
Time and distance shrink away.
Looking around you,
You meet the eyes of these people who have chosen to take this journey with you.
You share a peaceful moment of calm and inspiration.
You commit to taking this feeling of wholeness with you throughout the day ahead.
For the next few minutes,
Enjoy a few moments of this quiet peace.
I'll let you know when it's time to return to the present.
Take another deep breath.
In a moment,
The chimes will sound and you can open your eyes when you are ready and return to your day.
In a moment,
The chimes will sound and you can open your eyes when you are ready and return to your day.
