Hello,
Wonderful you.
I'm Dakota Earthcloud,
And I am so glad you're here.
Are you ready to join me on a magical journey to a sleepy underwater world?
I want you to find your coziest position.
And when you're ready,
Let your eyes gently close.
And now take a soft breath in.
And let a long,
Slow breath out.
And again,
Breathe in a feeling of quiet.
And breathe out any busy thoughts from your day.
And now,
Something begins to shimmer behind your eyes.
Not a dream,
Not yet,
But the doorway to one.
And if you listen,
If your heart is quiet,
You might just hear the sea.
Hear the waves lapping in and out.
In and out.
Just like your breath.
See if you can wiggle your toes into the sand beneath.
Feel how it can be soft and solid all at the same time.
And this is where the story begins,
With a little girl named Starshine.
She lives near the ocean,
Where the sand is warm and the sky is wide.
And she knows how to speak dolphin.
And on this evening,
Just as the stars begin to hum,
She's walking barefoot on the shore towards you.
She looks much like you,
With a warm glow,
And a bright smile,
And a very curious spirit.
Her hair shimmers like sunlight on water,
And her eyes are as blue and kind as the sea itself.
She smiles at you.
Maybe you feel a wave of calm wash right through you.
And she gently takes you by the hand.
Her touch might feel cool and soft,
Like dipping your fingers into a calm,
Gentle wave.
It's time,
She whispers,
And her voice sounds like the tingling of tiny sea bells.
Luma is waiting.
And together you begin to drift forward,
And down,
Into the welcoming water.
And the sea is velvet blue.
Fish glitter like starlight,
And the water feels warm and smooth.
Notice how easy it is to breathe here.
Now,
All around you,
The world is soft blue and green.
You might see seaweed swaying slowly,
Bubbles like tiny jellyfish floating up all around you.
Not just clicks,
But a voice,
Friendly and filled with excitement that seems to hum through the water.
Hello,
Little one.
I am Luma.
I've been waiting for you.
A smooth,
Silver dolphin glides right up to you.
Her eyes sparkle like a rainbow after a storm.
A soft,
Glowing light seems to pulse gently from her heart.
And she swims in a happy circle around you and starshine.
Shine says,
She knows just how to help hearts feel calm.
If you'd like,
You can reach out and gently touch Luma's side.
It might feel cool,
Wet like silk.
Your heart has been so busy today,
Hasn't it?
Like a little seahorse darting to and fro.
Let's let it be slow and steady,
Like my tail.
Swaying,
Swaying.
Feel a soft,
Calm glow spread from your hand all through your body.
Luma swims gently beneath you,
Lifting you onto her back.
We are going to fly through the night.
And you glide through arches of glowing coral,
Past fish that shimmer like floating dreams.
The water rocks you back and forth,
Back and forth,
In the most soothing rhythm.
And starshine swims beside you,
Her golden hair floating around her like a halo of light.
Rest,
Starshine whispers.
Her voice now as soft as a sea sponge.
Luma swims.
You both toward a soft,
Sandy clearing on the ocean floor.
This is your resting place.
You slide gently from Luma's back onto the soft sand,
And it holds you,
Cozy and warm,
Like the most perfect bed.
This is my favorite quiet place.
The sand is soft,
The current is slow,
And the dreams here are the sweetest.
I will sing your worries far out to sea.
And she nuzzles your hand one last time,
And now her clicks become a clear,
Soft lullaby.
Rest your head and close your eyes,
Under the blue where the starlight lies.
My song will hold you,
Safe and deep,
Until the waking sun does peep.
And with a flick of her glowing tail,
She swims away,
Fading into the dark blue,
Her lullaby echoing softly in your heart.
And starshine kneels beside you.
She places her hand over your heart.
Feel Luma's glow inside you now.
It's a little piece of this peaceful place,
Just for you,
To keep in your heart all night long.
Now,
Let Luma's lullaby help every part of you feel heavy and sleepy.
Feel the calm,
Heavy warmth in your toes and feet,
Letting them go completely loose and relaxed.
And let that warm,
Heavy feeling flow up into your legs,
Making them feel so still and heavy.
Let your tummy and your chest feel soft and easy,
Rising and falling with each slow,
Sleepy breath.
Feel your arms and hands become heavy and relaxed,
Resting so gently.
And finally,
Let Luma's song drift all the way up into your head,
Soothing all of your busy thoughts,
Until your whole body is feeling heavy,
Soft,
And perfectly ready for sleep.
And the ocean hums its quiet,
Deep goodnight.
Starshine's image begins to fade like a moonbeam on the water,
But the warm,
Glowing feeling Luma gave you remains,
Growing brighter and warmer.
Her voice echoes softly from far away.
Luma and the ocean will rock you to sleep now.
Listen to the quiet in the water,
The quiet in your room.
Feel the soft sand beneath you and the softness of your own bed.
They are the same.
You are here,
You are cozy,
And you are safe.
Now just listening to the echo of Luma's song.
Just feeling her peaceful glow.
Just breathing.
Drift.
Peaceful.
