Close your eyes and take a slow,
Gentle breath in.
And as you exhale,
Allow your shoulders to soften.
Let your body settle,
Little by little,
Becoming comfortable and supported.
Now imagine yourself lowering your attention away from the noise of your day.
Not sinking,
Not falling,
Simply coming down into a place of calm.
Get low,
Close to the earth,
Close to your breath,
Close to the steady rhythm that has always been within you.
Each inhale,
Feel a sense of ease entering your body.
And with each exhale,
Release tension from your jaw,
Your neck,
Your chest,
And your hands.
There is nothing you need to achieve right now.
Nothing to prove.
And nothing to chase.
Bring your awareness to the ground beneath you.
Notice its quiet strength.
The earth does not hurry.
And neither do you.
Rest in that feeling of stability.
Rest in the simplicity of this moment.
As thoughts arise,
Acknowledge them gently and let them drift away.
Return to your breath.
Return to the feeling of being grounded,
Centered,
And present.
One breath at a time,
Allow yourself to become calmer,
Quieter and more relaxed.
Feel your mind settle and your body grow light.
Stay here for a few moments,
Low and steady,
Peaceful and at ease,
Supported by the calm that already lives inside you.