Thank you for joining this special guided meditation.
Find a comfortable position,
Either seated or lying down.
Take a deep breath in and as you exhale,
Feel the weight of your body sink into the chair or bed or structure that supports you.
When you're ready,
Gently close your eyes,
Roll your shoulders and let your arms fall naturally at your sides.
We'll be doing a series of three deep breaths,
Where I will ask you to breathe in through your nose for a count of four,
Hold the breath for a count of four,
And then exhale through your mouth for a count of four.
Let's begin.
Take a deep breath in through your nose,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Now hold,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And exhale fully through your mouth,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Again,
Inhale deeply to expand your lungs,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Hold,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And exhale fully,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Now one last time,
Inhale deeply through the nose,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Hold that breath,
Two,
Three,
Four,
And exhale completely through the mouth,
Two,
Three,
Four,
Exhaling any tension or stress.
Now return to breathing comfortably and naturally,
And just enjoy being in the moment.
Try to clear your mind of any thoughts from the day,
And just focus on the rhythm of your breath,
Feeling your chest and abdomen rise and fall,
Making you more relaxed with each breath cycle.
As you continue to breathe comfortably,
Imagine yourself standing on the bank of a peaceful,
Flowing river.
The water is crystal clear and the current is gentle.
Feel the warmth of the sun on your face and the cool breeze on your skin.
This gentle breeze carries the sweet scent of river grasses into your nostrils,
Balanced by the earthy,
Grounding smell of the moist soil along the river.
The sun casts a dappled pattern on the water,
Creating a shimmering dance of light.
Take a moment to listen to the soothing rhythm of the gentle current as it meanders past the smooth river stones.
As you look into your fishing kit,
You see a pair of magical waders,
Not like any you've ever seen or worn.
They are infused with divine energy,
Designed to dissolve anxiety and promote deep relaxation.
As you slip your feet and legs into the waders,
You immediately feel a sense of calm and tranquility wash over you.
These waders will help you to dissolve any anxiety and focus entirely on the present moment.
Continue to listen and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river as it flows over the stones in its path and bounces against the river edge.
Notice the beauty of the surrounding nature as you look around.
Appreciate the gentle breeze carrying the scent of wildflowers.
Imagine for a moment how you feel and what you see and smell and hear.
As you step off the bank into the river,
Feel the cool water swirling around your legs,
Your feet gently find their footing in the soft soil of the riverbed.
You open your box and examine your cherished collection of hand-tied flies.
Some are your own,
Some proud inheritances from your father or grandfather,
But one of them stands out as being particularly special.
You feel and know that this fly was not crafted entirely by human hands.
This fly is a gift from the divine,
Capable of attracting any fish you desire without causing them harm and allowing them to return safely.
Attach the fly to your line and cast it into the water.
Feel the weight of the line as it arcs through the air with your keen eye and experienced nimble hands calculating for the breeze and the flows in the river.
As the fly settles on the surface,
Watch as fish approach,
Drawn to its magical allure.
However,
These fish are not harmed or disturbed,
They are simply curious,
Drawn to the divine positive energy of this special fly.
When you release them,
They will swim away unharmed,
Their journey through the river continuing uninterrupted.
As you wait for a fish to take the bait,
Focus on your breath.
Let go of any worries or stress,
Surrender to the tranquility of the moment.
Feel a sense of peace and contentment wash over you.
You see the line bob and you recognize at once that your cast has been successful.
You retrieve the fish,
Examine it and release it unharmed.
You realize that this must indeed be a special fly crafted by divine hands and artistry.
The second cast repeats your success,
And the third,
And the fourth,
And the fifth.
You marvel at your experience in this special place,
A place that is now exclusively yours.
A place to which you can return whenever you wish and stay for as long as you would like.
Cast after cast prove successful and rejuvenating and relaxing.
The hours have flown by quickly,
Which you notice as the sun begins to fall lower in the sky,
And you admire the breathtaking colors of the sky reflected in the river.
You've had a successful and relaxing and peaceful day of fishing.
It's time to make your way safely back up onto the riverbank,
Store your equipment for the next time,
And as you remove your special waders,
You notice a beautiful bench along the river's edge,
Hewn from twigs and branches.
The bench calls to you and you slowly approach it.
As you sit,
It somehow seems to mold exactly to the shape and weight of your body.
It immediately embraces you in comfort and encourages you to relax and enjoy the moment.
The moment as the sun sets first past the tall grasses that line the riverbank with their sweet aroma filling the air as they gently continue to sway in the breeze,
And then the sun slips below the horizon.
The colors of the sky change as dusk gives way to night,
And you notice the first twinkling light of stars as they emerge against this nighttime canvas.
As you sit in this bench,
Across the river to your left and right,
You notice a company of dancing fireflies as their soft,
Rhythmic glow surrounds you and further relaxes you.
You cast your gaze gently upward and marvel at the sky as it gets darker and darker against the blackness of night,
And as stars,
Galaxies,
And other celestial gifts pepper the sky above you,
All illuminated by the soft,
White,
Healing light of the full moon.
As you sit and breathe comfortably and naturally,
You feel the weight of your body sink into the magical bench supporting you.
The stress and strife of the day have magically disappeared.
Any anxiety or worry have dissolved and been washed away by the gentle current of the river.
As your muscles soften,
Your brow relaxes,
And your shoulders fall naturally to their sides,
Your eyelids feel heavy,
Almost too heavy to keep open,
Despite wanting to enjoy more of this astral masterpiece.
As you surrender to the feeling of sleep that is calling,
You are further lulled into tranquility by the symphony of frog sounds along the bank as they too prepare for the evening.
You notice that you are utterly comfortable and totally at peace.
You feel your heart rate slow and your breathing become more relaxed and shallow.
Your only focus now is to sail off into a deep and rejuvenating slumber.
You are perfectly safe,
You are completely relaxed,
And you are utterly at peace both physically and emotionally.
You are ready now,
Ready to drift,
Continue to focus on your breath as it guides you off into the realm of dreams.
Sleep now,
Rest well,
And goodnight.
