Rediscover your strength and inner wisdom tonight as you embark on a journey to meet your spirit guides.
Whatever questions or challenges you've been wrestling with lately,
There's room for them here,
There's clarity that awaits.
So give yourself permission to find the answers you seek and to discover that guidance is always within reach.
My name is Jason Stevenson and it's an honor to guide you on this celestial journey.
May it leave you feeling supported and connected to something greater.
Before we begin,
Find a comfortable place to rest and close your eyes gently.
You're welcome to drift off to sleep at any time,
So make sure you're in the right place for that.
Now take a slow expansive breath in,
Melting with a sigh as you breathe out,
Another long steady breath in and a soft sigh to surrender.
Now draw your attention to the soles of your feet and take a few breaths here.
Give your feet permission to relax completely.
There's nowhere in the physical world they'll be taking you tonight.
Feel softness flow across your arches,
Wrapping gently around the sides and top of your feet.
And with your next exhale,
Your feet surrender completely before your attention rises into your ankles.
Offer your ankles a slow loving breath and then follow your awareness into your shins and calves.
Recognize how much these bones and muscles do for you and invite them to become soft.
Invite them to rest deeply.
Tend gently to your knees for a slow caring breath.
Then bear witness to your thighs,
Sensing these muscles grow heavier and more grounded.
Take a full restorative breath all the way down to the tips of your toes,
Guiding your legs to melt completely as you exhale.
Now sense into your tailbone,
Letting it root down into the ground beneath you.
As your tailbone anchors,
A growing sense of safety and support washes through you.
Now hold your pelvis in your awareness,
Allowing it to soften with your out-breath,
Expanding that awareness to encompass your entire stomach,
Which rises and falls rhythmically.
Your stomach is soft and relaxed as your attention spirals up your spine.
Your nervous system receives a whisper to rest as your spiritual awareness slowly starts to awaken.
Soon you arrive in your heart space,
Taking a few slow cleansing breaths there,
In and out,
In and out.
Your heart softens and widens,
Opening to receive the wisdom and clarity that awaits you.
Your attention stretches across your collarbones now and melts into your shoulders.
Guide your shoulders to soften,
To release any weight they don't need to carry.
Then inch by inch you travel from your shoulders to your fingertips,
Guiding every cell,
Bone and muscle to relax.
Your upper arms become soft and heavy,
Melting into the mattress that holds them.
A gentle breath flows gently through your elbows,
Then you rest for a moment in your forearms,
Inviting your forearms to relax completely.
Then offer your wrists a slow loving breath.
Now take pause as your attention lands in the palms of your hands,
Fingers relaxing,
Palms growing heavy.
With ease and grace you release any grip you've been holding,
Opening your hand gently to receive the wisdom soon to come through.
Travel gently back up your shoulders and rest for a slow breath in the sides of your neck,
And invite these muscles to soften any tension they hold,
Melting into the mattress below.
Now gently scan your entire face,
Inviting ease and release to spread through every cell and muscle.
Your jaw relaxes,
Your lips and cheeks relax,
And every muscle in your forehead grows soft,
Tension unraveling into the peace and quietude of this night.
Feel a sense of spaciousness growing in your mind.
As your forehead melts,
So do your thoughts,
And what begins to shine through is a starry night sky,
Shimmering deep blue and infinite.
So allow your body to rest heavy,
Continually supported by your bed and this physical space,
While allowing your consciousness to grow lighter,
Floating through a starlit expanse of radiant galaxies and twinkling constellations.
Your breath flows slowly and steadily as you float through this higher realm,
Matching the quiet rhythm of the cosmos.
On the inhale you expand to fill with universal wisdom and possibility,
And on the exhale you soften,
Drifting further away from physical reality.
Now you begin to feel yourself floating back down to a new place,
Drifting like a feather through a warm sea salt breeze,
And it doesn't take long before your feet land on a peaceful shoreline,
Where quiet waters stretch out to infinity.
The star-filled sky looms large overhead,
More vibrant than you've ever witnessed it.
Moons and planets are larger than life,
Aglow with shimmering golden light,
And the stars glisten like polished diamonds,
Scattered across a velvety timeless tapestry.
Feel your feet anchor into warm sand as your crown reaches for the cosmos overhead.
Your spine is long,
Your shoulders are relaxed,
And your heart is wide open to what's ready to come through.
Connect with a few cleansing breaths here now.
Now you gaze across the water,
Which sparkles beneath the celestial light show above.
The waves are calm,
The night is still,
And the realm is filled with magic and a quiet pulsating wisdom.
You feel supported by the ground beneath your feet and by the to discover the spirit guides who wish to serve you.
As you remember the promise of this practice,
Something begins to appear on the surface of the water,
Far off across the ocean.
From a distance it appears small,
But it glimmers with celestial light,
And as it moves in your direction,
Its shape begins to crystallize.
A wide,
Gently curved shell,
Etched in gold,
Floats across the water.
As it moves,
The water parts in deference to this celestial creature,
Yielding to its calm,
Loving,
And wise vibration.
And as it draws closer,
You realize who this is.
This wise cosmic being who moves in your direction is the World Turtle,
A mythical creature who it said carries the world on its back.
It is timeless,
Steadfast,
And loving,
And it is here to support you.
You feel completely safe,
Completely calm,
As this sacred turtle floats atop the water towards you.
It moves slowly and serenely,
And you can sense that it's filled with ancient wisdom.
And as it nears the shoreline,
Its intricate world-bearing shell crystallizes.
There on its back is a microcosm of the earth,
An ecosystem of forests and fields,
Lakes,
Rivers,
And waterfalls.
It holds,
Carries,
And supports all,
Not out of pressure or obligation,
But out of love and devotion.
Stories of this cosmic turtle have their roots in India,
China,
And Native American tribes.
A universal symbol of steady grounding protection,
And the slow,
Patient strength that holds all things together.
And here it is,
Manifesting tonight as your spirit guide.
You watch it as it slowly makes its way onto shore,
Marveling at how large and radiant it is.
Warmth echoes from its golden etching,
And the world it holds is brimming with vitality.
As the turtle turns its head to face you,
It bows gently.
It is here to serve and guide you.
It is here to guard and protect you.
You bow your head in return,
In reverence of this majestic being.
Then you reach out a hand to touch its shimmering shell.
A current of peace,
Wisdom,
And serenity washes through you as the turtle's energy intertwines with your own.
You feel complete ease in its presence,
Trusting that it wants for nothing but your highest good.
And as if guided by divine impulse,
You climb on top of the turtle's back,
Finding a comfortable and secure seat at the base of its neck.
The world is behind you,
The universe before you,
And the turtle is ready to take you on a journey of insight and illumination.
So imagine that the turtle slowly travels across the ocean now,
Always afloat,
And perhaps even rising into the sky itself.
You are held and supported every breath along the way.
The turtle will always keep you safe.
Imagine yourself sailing beneath the luminous sky of celestial enchantment.
Constellations burn brightly,
And those shimmering moons and planets are still larger than life.
And with each passing breath,
You can feel yourself strengthening with the turtle there to support you.
Your spine lengthens,
Your heart widens,
And any residual tension in your body melts away.
Your breath flows steadily as you sense that the answers you seek are very close now.
Your energy body is attuning more and more to that of the world turtle.
The protection and support you feel is coming not just from this celestial creature,
But from the depths of your very own spirit.
In other words,
You're reattuning to your own strength,
To your own capacity to hold and carry yourself.
And as this attunement grows stronger,
You feel ready to ask the turtle a heart-centered question as you float slowly through the universe,
As you drift between sea and sky.
So check in with what's living inside of you.
What question do you hold about your life?
What are you seeking wise guidance around?
Take your time,
And when you're ready,
Formulate an open-ended question to ask this spirit guide.
It's best if the answer doesn't lead to a yes or no,
But rather sparks an answer that holds nuance and depth.
If you need any help formulating a question,
It could be something as simple as,
What do I need to see or understand about this uncertainty I hold?
Or,
What message do you have for me in regards to this part of my life?
Again,
Take your time and ask the turtle your question when you're ready.
As you float slowly on the back of this celestial being,
Pay attention to what arises in your awareness.
Answers and insight can come in any form,
Such as through a word or sentence,
An image or vision,
Or even as a feeling in your body,
Or a deep intuitive knowing.
You don't need to rush this process.
Allow it to unfold organically.
Trust the answers you seek are written in the stars.
They're just waiting to be discovered.
Stay with what's unfolding here,
Or ask the turtle another question that's close to your heart.
For example,
You might ask a question like,
How can I move forward with greater clarity?
Or,
What qualities should I cultivate in days to come?
Stay open and receptive,
Just listening,
Just receiving.
And if clarity is still beyond reach,
Deepen your commitment to the process.
Quiet your mind,
Call forth your patience,
And tap into the energy of the turtle.
Feel its steadiness,
Its unconditional support,
The way it seems to whisper,
I've got you.
The world turtle isn't in a rush to get anywhere,
Nor to solve anything.
It moves slowly and deliberately,
In full trust that it will get where it needs to go.
Now,
The world turtle is not the only loving spirit guide here.
The cosmos is full of them,
So as you float above the water,
Notice if the turtle nods its head towards a constellation in the sky,
And see if any other animals or mythic beings take shape out of the stars.
You might notice a celestial eagle,
A dove,
Or even the scales of Libra coming alive and tugging at your spirit.
Trust whatever appears for you,
And don't worry if nothing else shows up specifically.
Simply marvel at the vastness of space,
Staying anchored to the turtle that holds and guides you unconditionally.
If there's anything else you'd like to ask the turtle,
Or to ask the universe more generally,
Feel free to ask that question now.
Quiet your analytical mind,
Let spirit speak,
And know that all the answers you seek are already within.
Whether now or in due time,
All will be revealed to you.
This cosmic turtle slowly makes its way back to shore.
Feel the warm evening air against your skin as you're carried,
Allowing it to brush away any lingering doubt or worry from your mind.
You don't need to solve or answer everything tonight.
You are held and supported regardless.
You are right where you need to be.
As the turtle makes its way onto the sand,
You slowly climb down from the base of its neck.
For a few moments,
You keep a palm on its shell,
Feeling immense gratitude for the strength and support it offered you tonight.
And as you rest for a short while longer in the presence of the world turtle,
You realize a deeper truth,
That the qualities carried by the turtle are qualities inherently within you too.
The steadiness of its shell mirrors your own capacity to hold and protect yourself,
Even when life feels scary or uncertain,
And the ancient wisdom it embodies is reflected in your very own intuition,
In the answers that arise when you ask the right questions,
And when you quiet your mind enough to listen.
Allow yourself to sink deeper into this recognition that the protection,
Guidance and strength you perceive in the turtle are not separate from you.
They live in your body,
In your heart,
And in the quiet spaces of your mind.
In the days to come,
You can come home to this truth at any time by simply closing your eyes and sensing the world turtle inside of you.
But now,
It's time for you to rest,
And time for the turtle to continue its own journey through the cosmos.
So take a moment to lock eyes with this spirit guide for a few slow,
Steady breaths.
As you breathe in,
Feel the turtle's steadfast and wise energy filling you,
And as you breathe out,
Release any lingering doubt,
Worry or tension to the universe.
All is unfolding as it's meant to,
And you have everything you need at any moment within you.
Imagine the turtle bowing in reverence to you,
And you bow in return.
Silently express your gratitude to this celestial being for its presence tonight,
For all that it revealed,
And for the way it held you.
Now the turtle lifts its head and looks out across the water,
And slowly and steadily,
It begins to float away,
A guiding light drifting off to the horizon.
Here on the beach,
A large blanket is laid out for you with a cushion to rest your head on.
Imagine yourself settling down there,
Pulling another blanket up over your body for warmth and comfort,
And as you settle in,
You gaze up at the radiant night sky,
Into deep velvet infinity,
Aglow with countless shimmering celestial wonders.
All at once you feel both anchored and weightless,
Both grounded and light as a feather.
You feel connected to the stars,
To the wisdom of the universe,
And to the unique pulse of your very own life.
All the answers you seek are within you,
And in the days to come,
More will be revealed,
But for now your mind and body yearn to rest.
So take one more moment to gaze out at the beaming constellations,
Feel them watching over you,
Guiding and protecting you.
You might even catch sight of the world turtle,
Floating through infinite space.
Know that it's always there whenever you wish to reconnect with it,
It is always there to guard and guide you.
But let your eyes slowly flutter to a close,
All visuals gently dissipating,
And feel the way your body is deeply and completely supported,
Tethered back into your physical reality by the ever-present force of gravity.
Let your attention settle at the top of your head now,
And slowly and gently you scan your body downward,
Inviting final surrender into this peaceful night.
Allow all of the small muscles in your forehead to soften,
Your brow releasing any last traces of tension.
Unclench your jaw,
Let your tongue relax,
Then allow your shoulders to drop,
Releasing any urge they hold to carry things.
It's time to let them be carried,
And inch by inch your arms relax completely,
A wave of release coursing all the way down to your fingertips.
Your hands surrender,
Releasing any last grip they've been holding on the world,
There's nothing they need to fix,
Force or control.
Tend gently to your heart now,
Sensing the peace and calm it's imbued with,
With each inhale,
Feel your heart and chest expand gently,
And with each exhale they surrender,
Ready for deep restorative sleep.
Relax your belly,
Letting it rise and fall gently with each breath,
Then guide your hips and tailbone to melt,
Rooting into the support of the earth below.
Inch by inch your awareness travels down your legs to your toes,
Guiding a deep and total surrender of every cell and muscle.
Your feet let go completely,
Ready to be held and nurtured through sleep.
Sense into the peace and tranquility of this moment,
Your whole body supported,
Your whole body resting deeply,
Your mind is quiet,
Your heart is calm,
You have deep trust in the universe and in the strength and wisdom you carry within.
Sleep is on its way now,
It is very,
Very close,
But until it comes,
Allow your breath to rock you gently,
To hold,
Nurture and anchor you,
And as you make that peaceful transition into deep rest,
Remember that the guidance you seek is always within reach,
It lives within you,
And you can call it forth at any time by connecting with your inner spirit guides.
May the coming night nourish every part of you,
Your mind,
Body,
Heart and spirit.
And until next time,
Good night my friend,
Good night.
