Good evening.
Welcome to this sleep appreciation meditation.
This session is best listened to just before bedtime when you are able to fully rest,
Allowing yourself to be in a quiet,
Dimly lit room where you can safely relax and taking a few moments to become as comfortable as possible,
Maybe covering your body with a blanket,
Adjusting your pillows,
Doing whatever you need to do to let the body know that it's bedtime.
As you settle in,
Allowing the eyes to close,
Allowing the breath to be slow and steady,
Slowing the mind down too,
Slowly inviting the body to rest,
Beginning to breathe a bit more deeply as you feel the weight of the body on the bed,
Telling the head to sink deeper into the pillow now,
Allowing the mouth to be gently parted,
The forehead smooth and relaxed,
Letting the body know it's time to rest,
Telling your back to soften now,
Sinking deeply into the cushions,
It's time to rest.
If the body starts to shift or reposition at any point in the meditation,
That's perfectly okay,
That's natural,
Allowing yourself to make adjustments as needed to ensure you're comfortable and relaxed.
As you're ready,
Drifting away from anything going on outside of the body,
Drifting away from any sounds outside of this session,
Drifting away from the surroundings,
Drifting away from the stream of consciousness as you feel yourself diving deeply into the subconscious mind.
If you begin to feel yourself drifting into sleep before this session has ended,
That's perfectly okay,
Allowing yourself to follow this urge.
You are here to sink into gratitude as you slip into slumber,
Feeling your body rising,
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 high,
And you begin to feel far removed from the concerns of everyday life,
Noticing the aspects of your life that often go unnoticed,
Taking in the big picture,
Considering how everything works together,
Your body,
Mind,
Spirit,
Working together for a happy and fulfilled life,
Taking some time,
Knowing you can reach this fulfillment by simply offering gratitude.
Imagine waving your arms over your life now,
Wiping the slate clean,
Clearing away any grudges and stagnant areas,
Taking a deep breath in and release,
Creating a new appreciation for everyone and everything in your life,
Grateful for all 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,
Every beat of your heart,
Gratitude and appreciation for this opportunity to rest,
Allowing yourself to simply drift now,
Allowing the body and mind to go in any direction they would like to,
Drifting over your life and playing the role of a gentle observer,
Watching without judgment or negativity,
Simply observing with an open heart,
Feeling yourself drifting into sleep,
Letting go of any visuals in your mind's eye,
Releasing thought,
Allowing the mind to rest,
Allowing the breath to flow easily,
Effortlessly,
Coming back into the body once more,
Feeling the cushions beneath you,
Feeling the air against your skin,
Feeling safe and secure in your space,
Comfortable here in the bed,
Completely relaxed and ready to sleep now,
Grateful for your mind,
Grateful for your body,
Grateful for this opportunity to rest.
