Welcome to this tranquil sleep meditation.
Find a comfortable position and allow your body to settle,
In a chair or in a bed.
Take a deep breath in through your nose,
Filling your lungs completely,
And exhale slowly through your mouth,
As you begin to set your intention to drift off comfortably and peacefully to a relaxing,
Rejuvenating sleep.
Let's begin with a few calming breaths to center ourselves.
I'll be asking you to breathe in through your nose for a count of four,
Hold that breath for a count of four,
And then exhale through your mouth for a count of four,
And we'll do that three times.
Let's begin.
Breathe in through your nose for a count of four,
And then hold for four,
And exhale through your mouth for a count of four.
Once more,
Inhale through the nose,
Hold,
And exhale through the mouth.
One last time,
Breathe in through the nose,
Hold for a count of four,
And exhale through the mouth for a count of four.
Now return to your normal,
Comfortable breath.
As you do,
Imagine your body becoming heavy,
Sinking slowly and softly into the surface beneath you.
Feel a warm,
Comforting energy from Mother Earth rising up through your feet,
Your calves,
Your knees,
Your thighs,
And throughout your entire body.
This energy grounds you,
Connecting you deeply to the Earth.
As you continue to breathe naturally and comfortably,
Envision yourself being gently transported to a lush,
Vibrant,
Tropical rainforest.
The air is fresh,
Moist,
And invigorating.
Look around and appreciate what nature has provided.
In front of you,
You notice a massive tree,
Wider than any you have ever seen,
Solid,
Strong,
Safe.
This tree is one of the elders of this centuries old rainforest.
As you slowly approach this gentle giant,
You notice what looks like a ladder,
Constructed from sturdy branches and vines,
Up against this forest guardian of the ages.
You are somehow drawn to this ladder,
Built with indigenous wisdom many,
Many years before your visit.
You run your hand slowly along one of the rungs,
And as you grasp it,
You are struck by how safe and solid this ladder is,
Built in antiquity and survived through the years with the magic of divine natural energy.
You find yourself drawn to the ladder,
And begin to ascend effortlessly up it,
One step at a time,
Slowly,
Safely,
And intentionally,
Savoring the experiences with every step.
Observe the changing points of view on the forest floor below you as you effortlessly and safely approach the mystical canopy that awaits above.
Finally,
You reach the top of this natural ladder,
And realize that you are now above the dense canopy of trees,
Coming to rest on a safe,
Sturdy platform high above the forest floor.
You look around and gently step off the ladder,
Onto the platform,
Constructed with the same masterful craftsmanship as the ladder which delivered you here.
From this vantage point,
You realize that you have become completely protected by a field of divine energy,
The same energy that protected that centuries old ladder.
Nothing can harm you within this energy field,
No insects or other creatures,
You are entirely protected from the elements.
You are free to observe and appreciate the breathtaking beauty that surrounds you.
Your one and only task is one of appreciation as you marvel at the sights you behold.
This same energy that protects you is also centering you,
Releasing any tension,
Or fear,
Or worry that you might have carried with you on this journey.
Gently roll your shoulders and take a deep,
Calming breath in,
And hold it,
And release through your mouth.
With that exhalation,
You feel as though a great weight has been lifted from you.
You are free,
Free to enjoy the moment,
Free to be in the moment and relax,
And free to set the stage for a beautiful,
Restful slumber.
As you look around you,
The sun is beginning to set,
Painting the sky with the most magnificent colors imaginable.
Streaks of gold and orange,
Red and pink,
Dance across the horizon,
Reflecting off the leaves and moisture of the canopy below.
The forest is coming alive with the sounds of nature,
Preparing for nightfall,
And preparing for its own sleep.
The mist which covered you during parts of your journey up the ladder is gone,
Remaining beneath the canopy of wonder and utter amazement.
Listen carefully and take a moment to notice the symphony of animal noises,
Rising gently and peacefully from the forest below.
All species of birds call out their evening songs,
While distant monkeys chatter in the trees as they prepare for sleep.
The gentle rustle of leaves in the breeze creates a soothing backdrop to this natural orchestra.
The return of water as it drips from the leaves to the ground provides a steady,
Rhythmic beat below you that further calms and relaxes you.
This platform and the protective and relaxing divine energy around it belong to you.
It is yours now and for all time,
A safe,
Tranquil space to which you may return at any time,
And you may stay as long as you wish.
As twilight deepens,
You inhale,
Once again deeply savoring the pure air perfectly filtered by the lush natural vegetation.
Notice the green,
Fresh scent of the foliage mingling with the rich,
Earthy aromas from the forest floor far below you.
As you look around your platform,
You spot a comfortable lounge chair,
Also fashioned from the branches and vines which the forest has provided.
It is adorned with comfortable,
Fluffy pillows of natural floss and flower blossoms from the many species of plant life around you.
You approach it as it beckons you to lie down and relax.
You cannot wait to oblige.
As you slowly settle into the chair,
You feel your body immediately sink into its soft,
Welcoming embrace.
Your head naturally and gently rests on the pillow of flower blossoms and petals,
And you take another deep,
Cleansing breath.
The last rays of sunlight fade,
And night gently begins to fall around you.
The forest below transforms,
Taking on a mysterious,
Enchanting quality in the growing darkness.
Fireflies begin to emerge,
Their soft lights twinkling among the trees like earth bound stars.
Now you slowly turn your gaze upward to the sky.
As the last hints of daylight disappear,
And the sun fades gently below the horizon,
A breathtaking masterpiece unfolds above you.
The night sky,
Unobstructed by artificial light,
Reveals its full and utter splendor.
Endless stars,
Planets,
And even distant galaxies paint a canvas of unimaginable beauty.
Observe the subtle colors and patterns in this celestial display.
The shades of deep blue and purple mix with pinpoints of white,
Yellow,
And red light.
The Milky Way can be seen stretching across the sky like a river of stardust.
As you continue to gaze at this awe-inspiring sight,
Allow your breathing to become slow and rhythmic,
Natural and comfortable,
And with each exhale,
Feel yourself sinking deeper and deeper into relaxation.
Your eyelids begin to feel heavy,
Gently pulling downward.
A restful,
Recharging sleep is beckoning.
There is no need to resist this peaceful feeling.
You are safe,
Protected,
And perfectly comfortable.
You are supported by divine energy and grounded to the very Mother Earth that provided your ultimately peaceful surroundings.
Continue to breathe gently and give thanks for what you have experienced and seen.
And as you give in to the sleep that awaits you,
Take one last look at the nighttime canvas above you.
Allow your eyes to close slowly and gently whenever they are ready,
Knowing that this beautiful,
Tranquil scene will remain in your mind as you drift off to sleep.
Continue to breathe slowly and naturally,
With each breath bringing you closer to a deep,
Restful slumber.
The sounds of the forest and the memory of the starry sky gently guide you into a peaceful sleep where you will remain safe and protected throughout the night.
Rest now,
Knowing that you can return to this serene rainforest sanctuary whenever you need a moment of calm and tranquility.
For now.
And dream.
