Tonight,
Drift back to sleep in minutes,
Cradled by an ethereal starlit valley,
Soothed by a flowing river of liquid moonlight.
My name is Jason Stevenson,
And it's a pleasure to guide you through this celestial journey.
As you enter tonight's shimmering dreamscape,
You'll leave your worries behind,
Attuning instead to the deep oasis of peace that is always within you.
But before we embark,
Just take a moment to check in with your breath.
And on your next inhale,
Give your body a gentle stretch wherever it calls for one.
And as you breathe out,
Allow your physical body to settle,
Tension starting to melt into the supportive surface beneath you.
And continue to breathe slowly and gently,
As you widen your energetic heart to embrace this enchanted journey ahead.
Now,
Before we travel to that dreamlike valley of mystic moonlight,
Let's take some time to further relax the physical body.
Because the more the physical body relaxes,
The more relaxed and receptive the mind becomes,
More open to receiving the gifts that await.
So draw your attention to the crown of your head,
And imagine that from the atmosphere above,
An orb of silver light approaches you.
It glistens like moonstone,
Its pearlescent surface swirling with hints of blue,
Violet,
And rose.
Now,
Sense into its beaming aura of peace,
Clarity,
And renewal.
And then notice as this radiant orb softly touches the crown of your head,
Casting soothing light across all the tight muscles in your forehead.
And take a slow deep breath into this shimmering moonstone glow,
And exhale to release any and all tension from your forehead.
And as this orb,
Which travels like a slow moving river,
Flows through the different regions of your body,
Allow it to untangle any knots of tension or tightness.
The intention is not to release through force,
But to make space for effortless surrender,
To let go gently,
Rather than to push away.
So envision this moonstone glow making its way through your headspace now,
Wrapping around your ears,
Massaging your temples,
Passing across your eyes and your eyelids,
And slowly down the bridge of your nose.
And allow it to softly massage your cheeks,
Relaxing your jaw,
And inviting your tongue to drop away from the roof of your mouth.
And as your entire face is bathed in relaxation,
Allow this silver light to soften and soothe the sides of your head,
The back of your head,
And all the thoughts,
Cells and muscles within your head.
Take a long slow breath into your headspace,
Which is full to the brim with shimmering pearlescent light.
And as you exhale,
Let your head surrender completely,
Both physically and mentally.
Your head is deeply,
Deeply relaxed,
And so the river of light continues its journey through your body.
It cascades along your neck,
The fronts,
The sides,
And the back of your neck,
Massaging out any tension you've been holding there.
And with grace and ease,
The river splits in two,
Running slowly across your shoulders and collarbones,
Releasing any weight you don't need to carry.
Take a slow,
Deep breath to fuel your sense of surrender through your shoulders.
And now allow this embodiment of ease and relaxation to travel down your arms,
Welcome it into your upper arms,
Into all the bones,
Tissue,
Muscles and cells of your upper arms.
And now sense it flowing into the ligaments and tendons of your elbows,
Soothing,
Softening any tension or tightness.
And slowly,
It cascades through all the bones,
Cells and muscles of your lower arms,
Through the joints of your wrists,
And down into your hands,
Spilling like liquid light into every bone,
Tendon and fiber there.
Feel the relaxation unfurl through your palms and down your fingers,
Dissolving any tension from the days grasping or clenching.
Take a long,
Slow breath along both of your arms,
And as you exhale,
Deepen their experience of release.
And now follow the moonstone light back up along your arms,
Traveling slowly across your collarbones and down into your heart,
And see that your heart is filling with this luminous silver light.
Guiding your breath to move a little slower,
With a little more grace,
Love and ease than before.
Sense this light expanding from your heart throughout your entire chest,
Bringing peace and relaxation to your lungs,
Expanding through your upper back and your ribcage,
And to all the tissues,
Cells and muscles of the upper half of your torso.
Take a slow,
Expansive breath through your entire chest,
And then exhale to surrender,
Letting it all go.
The shimmering moonstone light travels down your spine now,
Extending out in all directions as it moves.
Eventually it spills into your belly,
Soothing all the muscles,
Organs and cells that live in the lower half of your torso.
And with your next full breath,
Envision the silver light expanding into your entire pelvic bowl,
Soothing and softening your hips and everything within this space.
And slowly,
Inch by inch,
The light completes its journey,
Traveling down through the cells,
Bone and muscles of your upper legs,
Into the tendons,
Bone and ligaments of your knees,
And softening and soothing every part of your lower legs,
Gently tending to every cell and square inch of your ankles.
And finally,
The light fills your feet completely,
Spilling into the tops of your feet,
Your heels,
The arches,
And each and every toe.
Take a long,
Slow breath down both of your legs,
Feeling this silver glow fill your legs completely,
And releasing with a deep sigh to surrender.
Become aware of your whole body now,
Cocooned by radiant moonstone luminosity,
And with each breath,
It grows brighter,
And so does your sense of physical rest and renewal.
Now hone your focus on your mind's eye,
As your consciousness overflows with nothing but this dreamy shimmering light.
And imagine that this pearlescent presence is a portal,
A gateway between this physical reality you're grounded to,
And a dreamlike valley of magic,
Wonder,
And serenity.
And as I count from one to ten,
You will travel through that iridescent portal,
To a place where peace pervades everything,
And a return to deep sleep,
Is readily accessible.
Now,
Simply follow my voice and allow the journey to unfold,
Beginning as,
One,
Your body starts to feel lighter,
Prepared to surrender all worries and tension.
Two,
Moonstone light fills your mind,
Dissolving any attachments to the day behind you.
Three,
Your heart expands with each inhale,
And four,
Relaxes with each exhale.
Five,
Your consciousness floats through moonstone light,
As six,
Your physical body is safely and continually grounded.
Seven,
Your mind fills with silver sparkles of ethereal dust.
As eight,
An enchanted violet sky appears through the silver light all around.
Nine,
A full moon hovers in the atmosphere above you.
As ten,
You find your footing in a deep,
Otherworldly valley,
Where a meandering river of liquid moonlight ebbs and flows across the land.
The earth here is covered in lush green grass,
Imbued with ethereal silver sparkles,
And adorned by thousands of luminous wildflowers.
Twelve,
Silvery trees reach for the violet cosmos,
And for the glowing full moon that cloaks the valley.
Take a slow,
Steady inhale to fill with the fresh,
Cooling air of this enchanted dreamscape,
And as you exhale,
Release with a deep and soothing sigh.
Feel the vitality of the earth beneath your feet,
Perhaps noticing that your feet are bare,
Grounding deep into the fertile support system beneath you.
Thirteen,
Lengthen your crown towards the celestial expanse above,
As your shoulders surrender to the earth.
As you anchor yourself within this dreamy valley,
Your gaze becomes transfixed on the flowing river of liquid moonlight.
Its surface shimmers with soft,
Glowing ripples,
Smooth as star-spun silk.
The river moves with effortless grace,
Echoing the tranquility of this enchanted night.
Fourteen,
As the moonlight hits its surface,
It shines as if thousands of glistening diamonds were embedded within it.
Take a few moments to watch the river's flow,
Weaving back and forth throughout the valley.
It trails into the distant horizon,
Where it disappears into an amethyst sky.
Now,
You begin a slow and steady walk alongside the river's edge.
You have no destination in mind,
But you're ready to enjoy a mindful,
Meandering journey across this enchanted dreamland.
As you walk,
Pay attention to the feeling of the earth beneath your feet.
With each step,
Your soles absorb the soil's intrinsic properties,
Vitality,
Groundedness,
Stability,
And wholeness.
As you inhale,
Feel these properties rise up to fill every cell of your body.
And as you exhale,
Release any resistance you might be carrying,
Whether consciously or unconsciously,
To inner stability,
Groundedness,
And wholeness.
Inhale to absorb the rich and vital life force of the earth,
And exhale to release anything within you that resists that depth of wholeness.
As your sense of groundedness grows,
Your attention drifts from the feeling of the earth beneath you to the vast cosmos above.
Night has fallen,
And the once violet sky has deepened considerably.
Now,
It's a mulberry expanse upon which the night's stars shine even brighter.
Take a few breaths to inhale the vastness of the universe above and all around you.
Feel your heart and spirit expanding with each full cycle.
And as you attune to the energy of the cosmos,
Your crown absorbs the light of the silver moon.
Feel it trickle through every square inch of your body,
Reminding your physical body to relax,
Release,
Surrender.
The more you relax,
The closer you inch towards sleep.
Allow yourself to surrender to sleep whenever it wishes to embrace you,
But gently release any striving to get there.
Trust that deep rest is on its way,
That it's just a matter of time.
It's just around the corner.
And until you land in a realm of slumber,
Keep your attention on the beauty of the dreamscape you're traveling through.
It is unlike any other place you've been before.
A place where everything appears to shimmer with luminous silver fairy dust.
The air carries a faint aroma of night-blooming jasmine,
And tiny luminescent fireflies drift lazily through the open air.
And as you move,
You breathe in tandem with this wondrous valley and the river made of moonlight.
It ebbs and flows in alignment with each breath cycle,
Slow and steady,
Graceful and with utmost ease.
And each mindful breath weaves you more intimately to this environment,
Until you become aware that the connection between your inner world and this starlit valley is seamless.
Its serenity is your own serenity.
Its wonder and magic are your own wonder and magic.
Take a few more slow,
Intentional breaths to deepen your sense of being completely intertwined with this tranquil realm.
Feel its peaceful pace and steady vibration infusing every cell of your body,
Touching every corner of your mind.
You are growing increasingly tired as you meander across the land,
So you find a place to settle.
Imagine that somewhere beside the river,
There is a large plush blanket stretched across the grass.
Atop it are half a dozen cushions and two or three blankets.
Make yourself at home there,
Settling down in preparation for a deep sleep.
And as you envision yourself laying down there,
Let your senses expand even wider.
Notice the rhythmic music of the flowing water,
A lullaby that guides you closer and closer to sleep.
And at the same time,
Become aware of the faint rustle of silver leaves,
Which dance gently in the cool evening breeze.
Feel that fresh air brush against your skin,
And then enter into the depths of your lungs.
Again,
Sense that air's floral aroma,
A sweet fragrance of jasmine soothing your body,
Calming your mind,
And uplifting your spirit.
And from where you rest on this cozy nest of pillows and blankets,
Gaze up at the full moon once again.
Its radiant glow cascades across your whole body,
Filling you with a deep and quiet serenity.
You gain a feeling that the moon is energetically supporting you,
That it's always been there,
Supporting you.
Allow yourself to be fully seen and fully loved by the moon,
Just as you are.
And as you open yourself up in this way,
All fears,
All worries,
And all tension dissipate completely.
You feel whole,
Complete,
And seen,
Which awakens a deep sense of contentment and acceptance within you.
Here in this moment,
You see clearly that there is nothing to chase,
Nothing to fix,
Nothing to grasp,
And nothing to strive for.
And at this very moment,
Everything is as it should be.
You are exactly where you need to be,
Surrounded by a realm,
Inner and outer,
Of peace,
Wonder,
And magic.
And as you realize all of this,
A small inner smile stretches throughout all of your organs.
This present moment is perfect,
Just as it is,
And you are ready and willing to surrender to it.
You can drift off to sleep at any time,
But until that transition happens,
Take a moment to deepen your connection with the primary element of this dreamscape that feels the most peaceful for you.
It could be the liquid moonlight river,
Or the mulberry night sky overhead.
It could be the tall silvery trees,
Or the bed of ethereal wildflowers that stretch across the valley.
Whatever feels most nurturing to you in this moment,
Whether it's something you can see,
Feel,
Smell,
Hear,
Or taste,
Let your attention rest with it completely.
Give it your full presence,
And invite its peaceful energy to embed itself within your own cellular body.
As you attune to the deep peace of this landscape,
Bathed in the light of the silver moon,
You feel something manifest in the center of your chest.
It is an orb of silver light,
It is the full moon within you.
There in the center of your heart is a bright silver sphere of energy,
A symbol of serenity,
Clarity,
Rest,
And renewal.
It is a reminder that the tranquil luminosity of the moon is always within you,
And you can call on it anytime you need to.
Take a few moments to rest in the presence of this inner moon,
Breathe into its soft,
Shimmering body.
And with each full breath,
That moon in your heart pulsates,
Expanding on the inhale,
Relaxing on the exhale.
Envision your palms coming to rest on the center of your chest,
As if cradling that moon inside of you.
Feel its warmth radiate beneath your hands,
A steady,
Glowing presence that fills your entire being with peace.
With each pulse of silver light,
Serenity flows through you,
Dissolving any residual tension or restless thoughts.
As your breath moves in harmony with your inner moon,
You sense its energy field growing,
Filling your entire chest,
Flowing into your arms and your legs,
And rising up through your head,
Until every part of you is illuminated with its tranquil glow.
You are completely at ease,
Deeply connected to this quiet,
Infinite source of serenity within.
Take a few quiet moments to simply bathe in the moon's gentle luminosity,
Feeling the presence of the moon within you,
The moon in the sky above,
And the river of liquid moonlight that continues to weave through the valley.
As you rest here,
Allow yourself to drift off to sleep whenever it comes naturally,
Because there's nothing more for you to strive for today.
When the sun rises,
There will be plenty of time to do,
But here and now,
You are invited to be,
You are invited to surrender to the sweet cocoon of slumber.
Now,
If your awareness is still anchored in the moon within you,
Allow this focus to soften,
And let your attention expand back out to revel at the beauty and wonder of this starlit valley.
And one last time for tonight,
Let all of your senses come alive here.
Notice the smell of jasmine that dances through the cool,
Restorative air.
Notice the music of the moving river,
Its quiet,
Steady flow,
Whispering a lullaby of rest and renewal.
Feel the blankets and cushions beneath your body,
And the solid earth beneath all of that.
Sense the way this place is holding you,
Cradling you exactly as you are.
And let your eyes soak in the luminous glow of the valley,
The way the moonlight radiates from the sky above and from the river itself,
The way silver leaves glisten with each brush of the evening breeze.
And notice the tiny,
Glowing fireflies that weave through the atmosphere in slow,
Hypnotic patterns.
Watch how they sparkle,
Illuminating the night with golden light.
Perhaps you can even taste this landscape,
A sweet floral aroma,
Of jasmine and wildflowers gliding across your lips,
Lingering on your taste buds.
As your senses expand to meet this valley in its fullness,
You remember how intertwined you are with all of it.
None of it is separate from you,
It is ingrained in your body,
Your heart,
Your higher mind and your spirit.
Take three deep,
Intentional breaths,
Feeling the way that you've woven into everything.
And with each exhale,
Release a sigh of surrender.
Give yourself full permission to sink deeply into the peace of this present moment,
Into the deep pool of peace within you.
Now,
As you look out across the valley,
Whisper a word of gratitude for the gifts it granted you.
Know that you can return at any time,
But now it's time to release even your imagination.
Slowly and steadily,
Allow the imagery to dissipate,
Fading like firefly light into the expansive cosmos all around you.
And as the landscape fades away,
Ground back into your body as it rests on your bed,
And feel how deeply and unconditionally you are supported.
And know that even though you are back in physical reality,
The magic,
Peace and wonder of that moonlit valley is very much alive in every part of your being.
In time,
You will slip without even realizing it into a realm of sweet dreams.
But until then,
Allow the following affirmations to flow through you.
Don't try to hold on to these words,
Just allow them to move freely in the same way that the valley does not cling to the river.
Bathe in their natural flow,
Nourished by the eternal moonlight within you.
I surrender to the peace of this present moment.
I release all thoughts that do not serve me.
My physical body is deeply,
Deeply relaxed.
I flow through life with grace of a moonlit river.
I find my center with each and every breath.
I am interwoven with the magic of the stars and the moon.
I give myself full permission to let go.
I embrace my whole self exactly as I am.
There is a deep pool of peace within me.
I am full to my outer edges with light,
Love and serenity.
I have everything I need at this moment to be content.
This moment is enough,
And so am I.
From head to toe,
I surrender.
I am anchored in the steady rhythm of my breath.
I trust my life journey,
The way the river trusts the land.
I am whole,
Happy and at peace.
I am grateful for the countless blessings I've received.
Like the tides,
I ebb and flow alongside universal wisdom.
Peace is my natural state,
And I come home to it with ease.
I bathe in the light of the moon and am free.
And until next time,
Goodnight my friend,
Goodnight.
