Do you sometimes wish that you could travel to a magical place and explore?
This is a meditation that you can do before bed or any time that you would like to settle into a safe and quiet space.
The best thing about it is that it all comes from inside you.
Have fun and let your imagination flow.
Lie down and allow your arms to rest by your sides or on your belly.
Tune into your breathing.
Notice the temperature of the air on the inhale,
Which is the in-breath.
And with each exhale or out-breath,
Feel the weight of your body settle into the ground or mattress.
Breathe in,
Noticing the cool air as it enters your nostrils.
Breathe out and feel your body settle and get a little heavier with each exhale.
Breathe in,
Feel the temperature.
Breathe out and settle.
Breathe in,
Feel the temperature.
Breathe out and settle.
Allow your breathing to be natural now.
I am going to ring a magic bell.
When the bell starts,
Listen carefully until you can no longer hear the sound.
As the sound of your bell gets further and further in the distance,
Your imagination is transporting you to your magical land.
Let's do that one more time.
Listen until you can no longer hear the bell.
It's quiet now.
When you are in your own peaceful place where you feel happy,
Safe,
And relaxed,
Where are you?
A forest?
A beach?
A treehouse?
A castle?
You can be anywhere you'd like.
Notice the details of your surroundings.
Look around.
Use your imagination and creativity to notice all of the details of your special place.
What sounds do you imagine hearing?
Is it quiet?
Are there sounds of nature?
Is there music playing?
Are there any smells in your imaginary land?
Does it smell like chocolate?
Or flowers?
Or the beach?
Or maybe it smells like your favorite meal.
Imagine doing something fun in your special place.
Is there a giant slide?
Do the animals want to take you on an adventure?
Is there a feast of all of your favorite foods?
Relax here for a few moments,
Really fine-tuning all of the details of your special place.
What do you see,
Hear,
Smell,
Taste,
And feel?
Do you see that off in the distance?
There's a small box.
It's wrapped in shiny wrapping paper.
As you get closer,
You notice that there's a card with your name on it.
Unwrap the present.
And what is inside?
It's a magical token.
A small painted rock.
The card says that you can return any time you want.
All you need to do is hold your rock,
Or even imagine it in your mind,
Lay down,
And think of your special place.
If it's nighttime,
Stay here and drift off to sleep,
Thinking of your special place.
Another day,
When you're feeling creative,
With your grown-up's help,
Find a rock and
