Good evening,
Thank you for joining me for our sleep appreciation meditation.
To begin this meditation,
Please bring kind awareness to why you chose this topic,
How your belly and chest and head feel when you reflect on this topic,
The emotions that can associate with these visceral feelings,
The positive or negative impact of the stories you believe in regarding this topic.
Bring kind awareness to the fact that many others are feeling similarly as you.
So to begin,
Make yourself as comfortable as you can.
Get your pillows just right,
The sheets and the blanket.
Feel supported by the bed,
Lying flat on your back,
Hands and legs down and at your sides.
Take a deep breath in through your nose,
And as you release,
Let the worries of the day fall away.
Take a few more deep breaths,
Seeing if you can get just a little bit more comfortable breathing and settling.
Make sure that you're in a quietly dimmed lit room where you can relax.
As you settle in,
Allow your eyes to close and continue to breathe slowly,
Slowing the mind down as well.
Now let's slow down the body and invite it to rest,
Beginning to breathe a bit more deeply as you feel the weight of your body on the bed,
Inviting your head to sink deeper into the pillow,
And allowing your mouth to be parted gently,
And that your forehead is smooth and relaxed,
For it's time now to rest.
Feel your back to soften now,
Sinking deeply into the cushions.
It's time to rest.
If your body starts to shift or reposition at any point in this meditation,
That's okay.
It's natural.
Allow yourself to make adjustments as needed to ensure you're comfortable and relaxed.
Now it's time to drift,
Drifting away from anything going on outside of your body,
Drifting away from any sounds outside of this session,
Drifting away from your surroundings,
And drifting away from your stream of consciousness as you feel yourself diving deeply into the subconscious mind.
If you feel yourself drifting into sleep before the session has ended,
That's okay.
Follow this urge.
You are here to sink into gratitude as you slip into slumber.
Now feel your body rising,
Floating in the void of sleep,
Floating above your bed,
Above your home,
Seeing your entire life from another point of view.
What does your life look like from here?
What do you see?
Perhaps you notice that your problems seem very far away from this height,
And you begin to feel far removed from the little concerns of everyday life.
Notice the aspects of your life that often go unnoticed,
Taking in the big picture.
Consider how everything works together perfectly,
Your mind,
Body,
And spirit working together,
Striving for a happy and fulfilled life.
You know that you can reach this fulfillment by simply accepting gratitude.
Imagine waving your arms over your life now,
Wiping the slate clean,
Clearing away any grudges and stagnant areas.
Take a deep breath in and release,
Creating a new appreciation for everyone and everything in your life.
Grateful for all of the people who are part of your experiences and memories,
Expressing appreciation for every aspect of this beautiful life.
Appreciation for every breath in your lungs and every beat of your heart.
And of course,
Grateful for this chance to rest.
Simply drift now,
Allowing your body and mind to go into any direction they would like to,
Drifting over your life and playing the role of gentle observer,
Watching without judgment or negativity,
Simply observing with an open heart.
Feel yourself drifting into sleep,
Letting go of any visuals in your mind's eye,
Releasing any thoughts,
And allowing the mind to rest,
Allowing your breath to flow easily and effortlessly.
Coming back into your body once more,
Feeling your cushions beneath you,
Feeling the air against your skin,
Feeling safe and secure in your room,
Comfortable here in your bed,
Completely relaxed and ready to sleep now.
Grateful for your mind,
Grateful for your body,
Grateful for this opportunity to rest.
Good night and sweet dreams.
