Good evening,
My name is Jason Stevenson and tonight we paint a masterpiece to evoke the life you wish to create before drifting swiftly into a peaceful and restorative slumber.
In this meditation,
As you move through a sunlit artist's sanctuary,
Each step and each brushstroke will bring you closer to joy,
Fulfilment and aliveness.
At the same time,
It will support deep relaxation and a solid night of slumber.
The air will shimmer with inspiration as you paint the future that your heart and soul long for.
But before we get there,
Let's take a short while to settle in,
Finding a comfortable resting position where you can drift off to sleep when the time comes naturally.
So,
Closing your eyes when you're ready and feeling the way your head and body are supported by your pillow and your mattress as you take a slow,
Deep breath in and releasing with a slow sigh as you exhale,
Allow your body to melt into the support system beneath you.
Now guide your attention to the soles of your feet and simply noticing what it feels like to sense this part of your body,
And invite your feet to soften and surrender.
There is nowhere they need to carry you tonight.
Now become aware of your ankles,
Offering these parts of your body the same quality of care and curiosity,
And noticing if there's any sensation here in your ankles.
And if there's any tension,
Kindly invite it to soften,
Let it melt with an outward breath.
And we'll continue this gentle journey through your body,
Sensing into your calves and shins,
And just noticing what may be held there before releasing with an out breath.
And traveling now up to your knees,
Noticing any sensations they might be holding,
And fill your knees with a kind warm in-breath,
And any stress dissolving from these bones and joints as you exhale.
Now sense into your thigh muscles,
Into your quads and your hamstrings,
And you don't have to forcefully seek anything,
Simply notice what's there to be observed,
Even if it's And then invite these muscles to relax as you breathe out.
Feel into both of your legs completely,
And then send a long,
Slow breath all the way down to your toes,
And as you release that breath,
Give your legs permission to surrender.
Now become aware of your pelvic area,
Between,
Below,
And around your hips,
And sensing into this part of your body with care,
With warmth and kindness,
And just noticing what you notice.
With your next inhale,
Fill your pelvic area with love and compassion,
And as you exhale,
Invite any tension or tightness to simply melt away,
Seeping into the surface beneath you.
Now become aware of your stomach,
Feeling the way it gently expands and contracts as you breathe.
Now invite your breath to fill this part of you without force,
And invite your belly to soften a little bit more with your next out breath,
And continue this soothing journey through your body by slowly ascending your spine,
And as your awareness travels upwards,
Vertebrae by vertebrae,
Your chest and your back gently relax.
Now take a pause as you reach your heart and your lungs,
Sensing into these areas with caring curiosity,
Notice any sensations that may be present there,
And then invite these parts to energetically soften,
Your heart surrendering to ease and well-being.
Now travel along your collarbones and through your shoulders,
And noticing if there's any tension stored in these areas.
Now fill your shoulders with an in-breath,
Perhaps even raising them gently towards your ears,
And as you exhale,
Invite them to let go completely,
Allow them to surrender any weight they do not need to carry,
And inch by inch,
Guide your awareness down your arms,
Into your upper arms,
Into your elbows,
Your lower arms,
Your wrists,
And down into your hands,
Any tension in your arms begins to untangle,
Sinking into the surface beneath you,
And your hands release any grip they've been holding too tightly,
Give your palms and fingers permission to rest completely,
And as you hold your arms in your awareness for just a few more mindful moments,
Send a slow,
Loving breath down to your fingertips,
And encouraging them to relax even more completely as you release that breath.
Now slowly travel back up your arms,
As if your awareness were tiptoeing along them,
Across your shoulders or your collarbones,
And into your neck,
And feel your breath nourishing your neck as you inhale,
And dissolving any tension here in the muscles of your neck as you exhale,
And then travel slowly and mindfully up through your headspace,
Along your jawline,
Through your mouth,
Your cheek,
And across the bridge of your nose,
And around your eyes and through your forehead,
And through all the other parts of your head,
Along the sides,
Through the back,
And to the top.
Now notice what's present in your head and face,
And if you discover any tension or tightness,
Just welcome a gentle current of relaxation to move through those places now,
And as your whole body relaxes,
You begin to perceive a soft,
Ethereal cloud cocooning your whole being.
Imagine this cloud as a shimmering veil of pearl-like hues,
Iridescent silver,
Blush pink,
And celestial blue.
Take a long,
Deep breath into the serene energy of this cocoon,
Allowing it to permeate every square inch of your being,
And as you exhale,
Let it embrace you completely.
Surrender any remaining physical tension to this light,
Luminous cloud.
Allow this cloud to stretch across your mind's eye,
Filling your imagination with an iridescent,
Pastel glow.
And then imagine that through this pearl-like presence,
An ascending path or staircase emerges.
Now this path or staircase,
Whichever image feels most inviting for you,
Will guide you to an artist's loft,
A creative sanctuary brimming with joy,
Aliveness,
And untapped potential.
So as I count from one to eight,
You will travel along this path or staircase,
Heart opening wider to the peace and aliveness that rests just up ahead.
So one,
Taking your first step or movement onto the path or staircase before you.
Notice what material it's made of,
And what it feels like beneath you.
Two,
Taking a long,
Slow breath in.
And three,
Softening any mental or physical tension as you breathe out.
Four,
Widen your heart space,
Expanding to receiving the gifts that lay ahead.
Five,
Proceeding along the path with grace and full presence.
Six,
Noticing now beams of golden sunlight streaming down from the sky above.
Seven,
Sensing that you are very close now to an artist's sanctuary infused with creative energy.
You arrive at a beautiful loft,
With sky-high white painted walls and dark walnut beams,
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the far side of the room,
And beyond the glass panes is a breathtaking view of a white sandy beach and pale blue ocean waters.
Take a moment to anchor yourself here,
Feeling the steady support of polished oak floors beneath your feet.
Warm,
Glistening sunlight streams through the tall,
Wide windows,
Illuminating a gold,
Ethereal dust that floats serenely through the air.
The space is alive with magic,
The smell of paint,
And a soft hum of untapped creative potential.
And as you acquaint yourself with this glowing,
Artistic sanctuary,
You become aware of dozens of canvases leaning against the white walls.
Some of the paintings are complete,
Others are blank,
And others still are works in progress.
Take a few moments now to further explore the loft as you move through it.
Allow your fingertips to gently brush against the edges of the canvases,
Feeling their creative energy permeate your very own being.
As you move,
Golden sunbeams warm your body and soothe your mind,
Reminding you to soften,
To journey through this experience with grace,
Wonder,
And curiosity.
And as you wander alongside the paintings,
You discover that some of them depict your most joyful memories,
Times during this lifetime,
Or maybe even other lifetimes,
When you felt happy,
Alive,
And free.
See those memories coming to life upon the canvases.
They could be paintings of your favorite places in nature,
Moments spent with loved ones,
Times of laughter and celebration,
Or quiet moments of inner peace and reflection.
Simply notice what you stumble upon,
Allowing any joyful memories,
However distant,
To appear on those canvases.
And at each canvas that you discover,
Take a long pause to reflect on it.
Admire the beauty and joy it emanates.
As you bathe in the warmth and gratitude it conjures up for you.
And again,
You might even discover paintings of joyful moments in past lives.
So if something appears before you that you don't have a strong,
Conscious memory of,
Let that be okay.
And if the imagery brings you joy,
Peace,
And aliveness,
Allow it to unfold on the canvas before you.
Let its energetic vibration resonate with and reinvigorate a deeper knowing within you.
And take just a few more quiet moments to relish in the beautiful memories that appear as paintings all around you.
Your heart is wide open,
Fully receptive to the gifts of these images.
Now,
You approach the center of the room,
Where you discover a tall wooden easel and a large blank canvas.
Slowly,
You come to stand before it,
Marveling at its infinite potential.
And at the serene ocean shoreline through the windows beyond it.
This blank canvas represents an opportunity to call forth and paint the life you wish to create.
The future that you most truly long for.
So as you stand before it,
Connect with your deepest,
Most heartfelt intention for your future.
Reflect in response to the following questions.
What do you long for deep down?
What makes your most authentic self come alive?
What life would you create for yourself if there was nothing standing in your way?
Connect deeply with your heart's truest intent.
And then notice that to one side of the canvas,
There is an array of paints in every color you might need.
Reach for a paintbrush.
Dip it gently into a small cup of water near the paints.
Choose a color to begin with.
And begin crafting the life you desire.
Paint this canvas in such a way as if you were stepping into it.
In other words,
Allow yourself to embody the masterpiece you're creating.
Feel yourself living it fully.
Noticing where you find yourself.
You can allow the painting to become like a moving image,
Seeing yourself journey deeper and deeper into the future you're creating.
And as you paint the life you long for,
Enhance your awareness of what's unfolding.
What environment have you created?
Are you out in nature,
In a dream home,
Or somewhere else?
Is there anyone with you?
Or are you alone?
Or are you accompanied by plants,
Animals,
And other living creatures?
And what are you doing here?
What activities do you partake in,
In the future you're calling forth by painting it?
With each imagined brushstroke,
You are shaping your future.
You are sending a message to the universe that clearly states what you'd like to experience.
So continue in this way for a little while longer,
Envisioning the brightest life you can imagine for yourself,
And knowing there's no limit to what you can create.
And as you paint this canvas of your heart's intent,
Feeling it come alive in every bone and cell of your body,
Consider what it feels like to imagine living this imagined future.
What parts of you come alive?
What sensations can you feel in your heart,
In your belly,
Or anywhere else within your physical body?
Do you notice any warmth or lightness,
A sense of spaciousness,
Ease or expansion?
Maybe you notice that hidden tension melts away,
Or that a subtle smile stretches from cheek to cheek.
Simply notice how this painting,
This masterpiece of your future,
Makes you feel.
And get really close to those feelings,
Memorize them,
So that when they come online in your day-to-day reality,
You might sense that you're close to or in the immediate presence of your deepest desires.
Spend a few more moments to really embody the moving image you're creating.
For three more breaths,
See yourself doing exactly what you long to be doing,
Living the exact future that you wish for you.
And after your third exhalation,
Pull yourself gently out of the moving image,
Stepping back to admire the painted canvas before you.
Imagine that this once blank canvas is now a static painting of the life you wish to create.
Admire for a moment its multitude of brushstrokes,
Its textures,
And its array of stunning colors.
And recognize that this work of art is a reflection of what's possible for you,
A reminder that your life is a work of art,
And you are the artist,
The paintbrush is in your hand.
In the days to come,
Remember that you have the power to call forth the things you desire,
To make choices that align with the person you want to be,
And the experiences you wish to have.
Take a long,
Slow breath,
Filling your lungs with the infinite creative potential of the universe.
And as you exhale,
Release any doubts,
Fears,
Or worries.
They do not serve you here and now.
Continue to breathe naturally as you reattune to the golden light that streams through the room.
Allow it to move your imagined self literally,
As you envision yourself dancing or stretching or expressing your physical body in any other way it feels called to move.
Imagine that life's creative force is activating your physical body,
Awakening your life energy and personal power.
And then slowly,
Envision your body returning to relative stillness,
And standing in the center of this artistic sanctuary,
Infused with peace,
Authenticity,
And vitality.
Your intention for the future has been received by the universe.
In the days to come,
It will provide opportunities to help you craft the life you long for.
But now,
You are being called to rest,
To surrender with trust,
Knowing that what you seek is also seeking you.
And you notice now that besides the floor to ceiling glass windows,
There is a large reclining armchair.
Slowly,
You approach it,
And then you get comfortable,
Feeling its comfort and warmth.
Envision yourself getting cozy with any cushions or blankets you desire,
And then shift your gaze to the white sands and soft blue waters just outside the loft.
As your eyes dance across the surface of the water,
Admiring the way the sun hits the surface like tiny glistening diamonds,
You are reminded of the magic of creation.
You feel in close contact with the creative power inside of you,
The same creative power that makes all of life possible.
You know that at this moment,
There is nothing more you need to do.
You've already planted the seeds of your intention.
You trust that the universe has heard you,
And that in days to come,
It will support you.
So now you simply bathe in the beauty of this moment.
Your eyes trace the horizon,
Feeling a deep connection to this beautiful planet.
Your inner world is calm,
Quiet,
And serene,
Reflecting the tranquility of the ocean and its shoreline.
And as you sit here,
The sun begins a slow descent.
And as it approaches the horizon,
The sky becomes another canvas,
Painted with radiant hues of clementine,
Magenta,
And lavender.
The warm glow of the sun deepens,
Casting dark gold light across the water.
The ocean breeze,
Which dances through an open window,
Is fresh and restorative.
Its salty essence cleanses your lungs and soothes your body as you breathe.
You watch the way the ocean very gently laps against the shore.
Creating a soothing melody,
Not just in your ears,
But also in your heart.
Take a few slow mindful breaths now,
Allowing the fresh ocean breeze to nourish and settle you.
Each cycle guiding you to soften further into this present moment.
There is a growing stillness within you,
A deep quietude that guides you closer and closer to sleep.
You can drift off at any time,
But until then,
Stay close to the beauty of this loft and the ocean beyond.
Admire the sanctuary's rich walnut beams that stretch across the ceiling.
Feel the presence of infinite possibilities that dance through the air.
And one last time,
Take a look around at the incredible canvases in the room.
Each one contains a warm memory,
A story in the making,
Or the possibility of a new pathway into the future.
Now take a long slow breath in,
And as you exhale,
Shift your gaze to the world outside one last time.
Half of the sun is behind the horizon,
And a warm orange glow radiates across this part of the world.
Its radiant light fills the room,
Bathing your body in joy,
Beauty,
And comfort.
Imagine this amber light flowing through your whole body,
From the crown of your head to the tips of your toes.
Allow it to melt away any residual tension or tightness,
Preparing your body for a night of deep sleep.
Your forehead relaxes.
Your jaw relaxes.
Your shoulders soften,
And so do your arms,
All the way down to your hands.
Your lungs and your belly expand and soften with each breath.
And all the way down to your toes,
Relaxation flows.
Every cell and every muscle in your body is nurtured and soothed.
You can stay in this loft for as long as you like,
Drifting off to sleep from here,
Or you can make your way back to the path that brought you here,
Traveling slowly,
Step by step,
Back to your body where it rests on your bed in physical reality.
Wherever you now find yourself,
Whether still in the artist's sanctuary or back in your bedroom,
Just take a moment to thank the beauty,
Joy,
And possibility that was revealed to you.
Offer gratitude for the creative energy of the loft,
And for the opportunity to paint an inspired future.
And now,
You are invited to make that final transition into sleep.
You don't have to force it to come.
Just trust that sleep is on its way.
And until it arrives,
Stay close to the rhythm of your breath.
And liken it to those peaceful waves just outside the loft,
Lapping slowly and gently,
Again and again,
Against the tranquil shore.
And until next time,
Goodnight my friend,
Goodnight.
