Selfgentle Day Dreaming

Femke created this track, inspired by the music of Wakes. In this track, Femke sets you up for some day dreaming, one of the most pleasant selfgentleness practices to find ease. Femke's voice is accompanied by the beautiful music ' Dream Scape' created by Insight Timer teachers and composers Ada Ketchie and Nathan Ketchie, the creators of Wakes.

Transcript

Did you know that one of the most self-gentle practices that you can do is to take some time and to dream a little bit?

And I'm not speaking about the dreaming that you do when you sleep,

Even though sleeping is a delicious self-gentleness practice for everyone.

No,

I am speaking about daydreaming.

I am speaking about the daydreaming in which you allow yourself to let your fantasy take you to those places where you want to go,

To those places where you feel good,

You feel ease and flow.

Let's dream a little bit together today.

So make sure that you're comfortable.

You can lie down,

You can just sit and lean against the back of your chair,

And if you like you can even walk.

Just don't daydream.

When you are driving a vehicle.

Alright,

Let's start.

Now let's first make sure that you are really comfortable and relaxed.

So pay some attention to your body.

Is there any tension,

Any tension that is hampering you to really relax?

If so,

Just make a little bit more tension in that place and then just drop it.

That feels good,

Right?

Now gently close your eyes and just take a moment to become aware of your breath.

Where do you feel your breath?

Just put your hand there.

If it's on your chest,

You put your hand there,

If it's in your belly,

Put your hand there.

And observe your breath for a moment.

Let it calm down,

But very naturally,

You don't have to change anything.

Just be present with this beautiful,

Natural ability of your body to make sure that you will get the oxygen your body thrives on.

Yeah,

That's really,

Really going well.

And remember,

If you still feel some tension,

Then again,

Just tense up and let go.

You're doing it exactly right.

Alright,

Dear one,

Let's dream a little bit.

Allow yourself to remain comfortable and wherever you are,

Whether you're lying down or sitting,

Just enjoy the comfort.

And imagine that you are on that spot,

That most favorite spot of your life.

It might be even an imagined spot.

Just this is the place where you feel good.

The place where you feel happy.

The place where you relax.

You might be lying in a meadow.

You might be lying on a cloud high in the sky.

You might be floating in space.

You might be in the comfort of your childhood bed.

You might be lying in the arms of your beloved.

Wherever you are,

Just imagine that you are there right now and it feels so good.

It's so pleasant to be here.

It's so nice.

And while you are here,

Relaxing,

Finding ease,

Feeling good,

I'm asking you,

What is it that you would like to dream about a little bit right now?

Don't think about it.

Just let the images,

The words,

The sense,

The feelings just pop up.

Be open for whatever comes to you and if you have a lot of ideas and just pick one,

You can always come back and do this practice again with a different topic.

Don't be afraid to choose.

You have all the time in the world to daydream about whatever you like.

And don't overthink it.

Yes,

That one,

That exact thought,

That exact image,

That one that feels good,

That you feel the eagerness about to just let your mind wander,

Let your mind play with this topic.

Maybe it's about something that you want to see in your future.

Maybe it's a beautiful memory that you have and that you would like to relive.

Whatever it is.

It's okay,

Go with that one,

The one that is now on your mind.

Be comfortable.

Be relaxed.

And just be open to see where the movie takes you.

To feel where the emotional,

Beautiful emotional flow brings you.

Just be open to just float around in your own fantasy while listening to this beautiful music that will help you to play feather light with your fantasy.

Envisioning something just because it feels good.

There is no goal.

There is no aim.

There's nothing to achieve.

There's nothing to manifest.

There is nothing that you have to do.

It is just daydreaming for fun.

Just because you can make yourself feel good.

Alright,

Take a little bit more time to wrap up your fantasy.

To let the ideas calm down and rest in your heart.

Because your heart is the place where you store all these happy memories.

The place where you store all these happy daydreams.

Knowing that you have the ability to just relax and daydream a little bit.

To make sure that you feel good.

To make sure that you feel better.

That's powerful.

You can do that.

And when your fantasy has relaxed.

You may pay attention for a moment to how your body feels right now relative to when you started.

Do you have less tension?

Are you more relaxed?

What about your mind?

Do you feel that gentleness within?

The knowing that you just allowed yourself to just dream a little bit.

That's so fantastic.

That's such a gift that you give to yourself.

Well done.

So I invite you to bring your attention back to your breath.

If you want you can put again your hand on your belly.

Your other hand on your chest.

And just become aware again of your breath.

And when you feel that you're present again with your own body.

Then just take the time to slowly open your eyes.

To slowly get up.

And to be on your way.

And just don't forget.

It is great to daydream.

It's such a beautiful practice to allow yourself to do this.

Thank you for meditating with me today.

I invite you to come back tomorrow to one of my tracks or one of the other tracks on Insight Timer.

Allowing yourself every day a moment of ease,

Gentleness,

Relaxation,

Calmness,

Peacefulness.

Is the best gift that you can give yourself.

So for now,

With all my love.

Have a beautiful day.

Reviews

A new take on daydreaming, for me anyway… it wasn’t easy to let go of the ingrained societal judgments but, with Femke’s gentle encouragement I managed! And went to such a peaceful place ☺️ Many thanks Professor 🙏🏼 now I would like to go back🥳

Lovely meditation,
I truly enjoyed it.
Thank you

Thank you for this official permission to day dream. I have done it all my life but have always felt guilty about it as I thought it was wasting time. Now I cAn do it guilt free and enjoy the undoubted benefits of it. Namaste

I haven’t daydreamed in so long, and this was very nice and relaxing! Thank you!

Mmmm, feeling so warm inside, swaying with a soft smile upon my lips. 🥰 The self-gentleness and freedom I felt to daydream and float in many beautiful visions for my life was very special. Thank you for holding that space for all of us! 🙏🏼 It is an honor to have co-created this meditation with you. Your guidance was in such lovely harmony with the music. 🎶✨💖

Absolutely fabulous to be able to daydream about my past. Thank you so much helping me to be happy and realize what made me the happiest being a DJ back in college and how much fun it was playing music and being in the studio editing and recording.
Thank you again 🙏🏻😊 Much love and gratitude for this beautiful meditation.

So (day)dreamy, your voice and Ada and Nathan’s music were always meant to be together … more please

Dear Femke
What a wonderful meditation. This one feels like a spoken hug again. It is relaxing and allowing. I appreciate your work so much. It helps me to wind down and remember that I’m allowed to check in with myself and feel what I need. I deeply appreciate you for putting in the time and energy to send your meditations into the world.
A big thank you 🙏 hope you’re doing well.