Tonight,
Become the author of your own story as you find freedom from anxiety or stress that has not been serving you.
As you journey through an enchanted library of peace and inner transformation,
You have full permission to let go and to experience the peace you seek.
My name is Jason Stevenson and I warmly welcome you to this restorative inner journey.
Thank you for being here.
As we prepare for tonight's practice,
Remind yourself that what you seek is already inside of you,
You may just need some help to rediscover it.
Allow my voice to guide you as you begin new chapters that soothe,
Restore and inspire.
You're invited to drift off to sleep at any point along the way,
So make sure you're in a safe and comfortable space to rest deeply.
Set your morning alarm if you need one,
Then let your head gently melt into the pillow supporting it,
Then take a long,
Slow,
Steady breath in and release with a soft sigh.
Take two more slow,
Softening breaths at your own pace,
With your next exhale,
Imagine your body melting into the surface supporting it,
Feeling the warmth and comfort of the blankets or sheets against your skin,
This surface will support you throughout the practice and you can reconnect with its felt presence at any time you need to.
But for now,
Draw your attention to the crown of your head and imagine that from the atmosphere above,
A warm orb of amber light slowly descends to meet it,
This orb,
The colour of late autumn sunset,
Carries a calm,
Grounding vibration along with a subtle invitation to surrender.
So,
As it touches the crown of your head,
Feel a gentle warmth begin to spread across your scalp and forehead,
The way an early evening sun lands upon a canopy of autumn leaves,
Any tension in your forehead begins to melt away and your entire scalp is softened and soothed.
Use your breath to support this process of surrender,
Releasing any tension you discover with each exhale.
As your brow softens,
Your temples relax and your eyes grow heavy and serene,
Then notice as the light travels into your cheeks and jaw,
Dissolving any grip you've been holding there.
Your jaw relaxes and your lips rest gently as your tongue softens away from the roof of your mouth.
Now,
Envision your entire head aglow with warm amber light,
Any last traces of tension naturally melting away.
This caring,
Restorative light flows down your neck now,
Spreading across your shoulders like a warm,
Grounding cloak.
Feel your shoulders drop a little closer to the earth,
Releasing some of the weight they've been holding.
With each exhale,
Your shoulders soften a little bit more and the luminous golden light descends down your arms.
Watch as the light fills your upper arms first,
Soothing every cell,
Bone and muscle there.
And as your upper arms surrender to the bed beneath them,
The light then begins to flow into your elbows,
Nourishing these joints deeply.
Amber light stretches into your forearms,
Bringing ease and surrender to every cell,
Bone and muscle.
And when you're ready,
The light enters into your wrists,
Offering care and rest to these bones and ligaments,
Before pouring gently into your hands.
Envision both of your hands filling to your fingertips with warm,
Loving amber light.
Take a couple of slow,
Steady breaths down your arms and into your hands,
Releasing any grip they've been holding.
Now,
Slowly let your attention rise back up to your shoulders and from there,
The light travels down into your heart space.
Feel your whole chest and the centre of your heart fill completely with this warm,
Nourishing presence.
Remember,
This light is an invitation to gently let go,
To surrender what does not serve you.
So with each exhale,
See if your heart can soften a little,
See if your chest can gradually relax.
As your chest relaxes,
So does your upper back.
Your entire upper torso is soothed and restored by this soft amber light.
And with your next exhale,
Let your awareness travel down your spine.
The light flows in tandem with your attention,
Until soon,
It cloaks your entire central nervous system.
Take a few breaths to imagine your entire spinal cord and brain bathed in warm,
Replenishing light.
With each exhale,
Invite your mind to let go,
Surrendering to the ease and support of this present moment.
Amber light pools into your belly now,
Filling your entire abdomen.
Your hips,
Lower back and pelvis are soothed as well,
Brimming with warm,
Radiant energy.
Your belly expands and softens with each breath,
As you sink into deeper layers of relaxation.
Naturally now,
The light travels down your legs,
Filling your upper legs completely,
Soothing every cell,
Bone and muscle there.
Your knees are deeply,
Deeply nourished,
As they too are filled.
And your lower legs are graced with this warm,
Restorative light as well.
Imagine your calf muscles surrendering just that little bit more into the bed below.
As the light travels through your ankles,
They are deeply and completely nourished.
Before it unravels into your feet,
Bringing deep release all the way down to your soles.
Hold your feet in gentle,
Loving awareness as you breathe all the way down to them,
Guiding them to let go as you exhale.
Become aware of your whole body where it rests,
Sensing again the support of the surface beneath you.
And for just two more breaths,
Envision your body aglow with that luminous amber light,
Embracing its quiet call to surrender,
To soften in body,
In mind and in heart.
When you're ready,
Release the imagery of light as you reconnect with your breath.
You don't have to change the breath in any way,
Just follow its natural rhythm as it moves in,
And as it moves out.
Now,
With your next exhale,
Gently release your mental attachments to physical reality.
As you imagine a spiral pathway or staircase appearing before you,
This staircase or path,
Whichever image resonates with you,
Is made of rich,
Polished walnut,
Its dark,
Warm grain winding upward.
Around it,
Soft clouds drift lazily,
Their edges aglow with the same amber-gold light that filled your body just moments ago.
As I count from one to ten,
You will travel along this walnut passage,
A portal that will guide you to a sacred space of release and inner transformation.
So begin as one,
You take your first step,
Noticing what the ancient walnut feels like beneath your feet.
Two,
Your hand reaches for a smooth hand railing that supports your journey up.
Three,
Your shoulders melt,
Your belly relaxes.
As four,
Your mind quiets,
Simply absorbing the wonder of this passageway you're on.
Five,
The clouds that float around this staircase or path remind you to soften your breath and to tread lightly.
Six,
Your body feels lighter,
Your heart freer,
As you embrace the peace and possibility you know is just up ahead.
Seven,
With your next inhale,
Your nostrils fill with a soothing,
Mystic blend of cedarwood,
Lavender and patchouli.
And eight,
With the exhale,
Your whole self surrenders,
Sinking into the support of the imagery unfolding.
Nine,
You are nearly there now,
Approaching an arched oak door,
Surrounded by dark ivy aglow with amber light.
Ten,
You arrive at the door's foot,
Marvelling at its ancient,
Intricate carvings,
A portal to possibility.
You take a slow,
Steady,
Deep breath in,
And as you release,
You push the door open,
Stepping inside a sacred,
Ancient library.
It houses towering,
Packed bookshelves,
Alluring stained glass windows and the soft glow of burning wax candles.
You have arrived in a place that is entirely your own,
That will support you to let go of what does not serve you,
And to rewrite a story of clarity,
Intention,
Peace and empowerment.
So,
Take a moment to envision the interior of this library in any way that feels safe and comfortable for you.
Perhaps you notice a loving light that flows through the stained glass windows,
Or maybe you feel a warm and cosy shawl draped around your shoulders.
Feel the support of solid oak beneath your feet,
And the calming fragrance of cedarwood,
Lavender and patchouli flowing through you.
When you are ready,
You begin a slow,
Steady walk along the central corridor of the library,
Admiring the dark walnut shelves adorned by thousands of books.
Candles burn steadily on small tables scattered throughout the library,
Each emitting that earthy floral fragrance that fills the atmosphere.
One of the aisles off the main corridor invites you along it,
And as you walk beside the row of books there,
Your fingers run along their spines.
A wave of ease and trust rushes through you.
You know that you are right where you need to be,
And that what you seek is at your fingertips.
Just as this recognition comes to you,
A single book begins to glow on the shelf.
It appears surrounded by its own golden aura,
Wise,
Supportive and loving.
Instinctively,
You reach for it,
Pulling it gently from its place among the others,
And as you take it into your hands,
Turning its cover to face you,
You read its title,
Letting Go.
Letting Go,
You repeat yourself,
And a slow,
Deep sigh escapes you.
You are ready to continue this natural process of letting go,
To gently surrender,
And to come back home to the calm you seek.
So,
When you are ready,
You open the book of letting go,
And as you do,
Warm golden light and soft clouds pour out from it,
And they guide you into deep immersion inside of the book.
Imagine yourself floating up into a soft,
Dreamy realm where your mind and body are weightless.
Your body is supported by a white,
Billowy cloud,
And your mind,
Heart and spirit are nourished by the bronze gold light that fills the atmosphere.
As your body drifts higher,
The weight of stress and anxiety depart,
Floating away from your thinking mind,
Away from your heart,
And away from any part of your body in which they were stored.
Use your breath to facilitate this experience of deep release.
Every exhale unburdens your mind a little bit more,
And every inhale fills your mind with warm,
Glowing spaciousness.
As you release any thoughts that do not serve you,
You might also note some difficult emotions bubbling up to the surface.
Allow that to be not only okay,
But necessary.
Our feelings need to be felt before they're ready to depart.
Continue to release with each breath,
As you float through a tranquil,
Dreamy landscape of amber gold luminosity and ethereal clouds.
If it feels helpful to your process,
You might silently repeat,
I release the thoughts that do not serve me.
I offer compassion to the feelings that need my compassion.
I come home to the calm within me.
Float for a little while longer through this enchanted realm,
Softening through your breath and body.
Now,
Slowly and gently,
The clouds and amber light around you begin to part,
As you find yourself touching ground again in the enchanted library.
The book of letting go rests in your palms,
And you notice that your whole self,
Mind,
Body and heart now embody the energy of its contents.
Take a long,
Slow,
Steady inhale and exhale to relax,
Offering a subtle smile and whisper of gratitude to the book that supported your surrender.
Place it back on the shelf.
A renewed feeling of ease,
Lightness and spaciousness fills your body,
And as you continue your journey through the library,
You sense the inner transformation that's unfolding.
It doesn't take long before you drift down another aisle of the library,
And before another book begins to glow from its place on the shelf.
Slowly and mindfully,
You approach that wise and luminous book,
Reaching for it as you did the first one.
Marvel at its mystic radiance as it rests heavily in your hands,
And there on the front cover,
Its title reads,
Stillness.
Stillness.
Stillness.
Your belly softens as you surrender to the energy and invitation of this word,
And as before,
You slowly open the book to discover the transformation it offers.
As the book sprawls open in your hands,
Your consciousness drifts into its interior,
And all around you,
A quiet,
Still,
Sacred place in nature unfolds.
You might find yourself emerging into a serene lakeside setting at dusk,
Beneath a canopy of autumn leaves,
Or perhaps you arrive on a quiet beach,
Or near a majestic mountains peak.
Whatever natural setting arises for you is entirely welcome,
So long as it's a place where you feel safe,
Comfortable,
And at peace.
The book is revealing your inner sanctuary of stillness,
A place that lives inside of you where you can simply rest.
A place that reveals itself after surrendering what does not serve you.
So as you sit in this place,
Notice the parts of it that offer you peace and stillness.
Notice what it smells like,
What the earth feels like beneath you,
And the colors,
Textures,
And lifeforms that appear.
Breathe slowly and steadily as you reside in this sanctuary of stillness for a short while.
Allowing it to recalibrate your mind,
Body,
And heart.
If it helps,
You can silently repeat,
I have all that I need in this moment.
There is nothing I need to do or fix now.
I savor the stillness within me.
Take a few intentional breaths to savor what it's like to be here,
Before allowing your consciousness to drift back into the library.
You ground back into the solid oak flooring,
As you embrace the serene essence of lavender,
Cedarwood,
And patchouli once more.
Your crown is naturally stretched towards the ceiling.
Your shoulders relaxed towards the floor.
You feel a growing sense of ease and renewal,
As you return that book to its shelf,
And begin your last stroll through the library.
Your fingertips continue to trace the ancient spines of leather-bound books,
And your feet walk with the lightness of feathers.
You feel ready and willing to author your own story,
Not from a place of fear,
But from clarity,
Intention,
And inner stillness.
And there on a bookshelf,
Just a few feet ahead,
One final book begins to glow at its spine.
With awe and wonder,
You make your way towards it,
And gently pull this third and final book from its place on the shelf.
Your fingers trace its title,
Which reads Empowerment.
Empowerment.
This book has appeared to remind you that you have the authority to write your own story,
To start a new chapter rooted in love,
Wisdom,
And authenticity.
So when you open this book,
Allow it to transport you to a place where you feel deeply at peace,
Fully aligned with your truth,
And in complete harmony in mind,
Body,
And heart.
A place of your own choosing.
Let yourself travel there now,
Entering those pages,
And letting them come to life in your own way.
Guide yourself to a place that brings you deep peace,
Love,
Ease,
And alignment.
Empowerment.
Allow yourself to savour this serene inner realm,
Which you can fully enjoy now because you first release what does not serve you,
And then took pause to rest in stillness.
Envision yourself enjoying this place in any way that offers you what you need right now.
For example,
You might find yourself walking,
Dancing,
Or stretching,
Or maybe you're doing an activity that you love,
Or maybe just sitting,
Just resting,
Embracing the ease of this beautiful moment.
Regardless of what this book holds,
You are the author of it,
Just as you're the author of your own life.
You can write a story with the support of the universe,
One that nourishes you deeply and helps you be who you came here to be.
Spend a few quiet moments to exist in this place in a way that brings you peace,
Well-being,
And inner alignment.
You're growing tired now,
But you're so at peace,
So content with your place in this new story.
You go ahead and find a place where you can fall asleep within it,
Be that indoors or outdoors,
In a bed,
On the raw earth,
Or somewhere else.
And wherever you land,
Take a few moments to settle in,
Imagining all the pillows and blankets you might need for support.
Envision your body coming to rest,
Taking a slow,
Deep breath in,
And releasing with an audible sigh.
Now,
Silently repeat,
I am empowered to create a life I love.
I author my story out of clarity and intention.
I'm calling forth a bright and beautiful chapter.
Now,
Spend just a few more breaths,
Gazing out at the peaceful inner sanctuary that surrounds.
Rest your attention on whatever elements here ground,
Calm,
And nourish you.
And when you're ready,
Gently close your eyes to the imagery.
Reconnecting with your breath as it flows through your relaxed body.
And one last time for tonight,
Imagine an orb of rich golden light descending through the space above your crown,
Until it gently touches your scalp.
And as it does,
Imagine a wave of light traveling through your body.
One final invitation to let go,
To soften,
To surrender.
Imagine your whole face and head melting in its presence.
Any last traces of tension dissolving into the earth below.
Welcome its gentle current into your neck and shoulders,
Allowing them to soften.
And then slowly down both of your arms,
All the way to your fingertips.
Become aware of this amber,
Autumnal light as it fills your heart,
Gently letting go with each exhale.
And as it travels down your spine,
Every inch of your torso relaxes.
Your upper back and full chest.
Your mid-back,
Lungs,
And ribs.
Your belly,
Your hips,
And your pelvis.
Take a few slow,
Deep breaths all the way into your belly,
Surrendering more completely with each breath out.
And allow this luminous presence to continue its gentle journey through your legs,
All the way to your toes.
Allow every muscle in your legs to relax,
Giving up any last tension,
Or yearning to get somewhere.
There is nowhere you need to be but here.
For just three more breaths,
Imagine your whole body brimming with warm,
Golden light,
Which bestows your body with a final offering of clarity,
Luminosity,
And empowerment.
Allow that light to gently dissipate as you let yourself simply rest,
As you effortlessly drift into sleep.
And as a deep and restorative sleep approaches,
Allow the following affirmations to flow through you.
You don't need to repeat or hold onto them,
The words will all on their own,
Bestow your energetic body with their calm,
Empowered frequencies.
Just let yourself rest now,
And in the morning,
Your journey of peace and empowerment will continue to unfold through the waking hours.
I surrender everything that does not serve me.
I am patient,
Gentle,
And compassionate with myself.
I have everything I need within.
I am whole,
Centered,
And at peace.
I am empowered to create the life I desire.
I find solace in the calm within me.
My body and mind are deeply,
Deeply relaxed.
My heart is open,
Loving,
And receptive.
I live in alignment with my inner wisdom.
I act from a place of clarity and intention.
I savor the stillness within me.
There are endless possibilities before me.
I author my story out of peace and empowerment.
I am calling forth a beautiful new chapter.
I take loving care of my mind,
Body,
And heart.
I give myself permission to rest now.
I listen to the wise,
Loving voice inside of me.
My mind is calm,
My spirit is spacious.
I am at home within myself.
I am clear,
Luminous,
And empowered.
Until next time,
Goodnight my friend,
Goodnight.
You
