Welcome.
In this sleep meditation,
I will guide you through a journey that will take you to a beautiful stone circle surrounded by a forest,
Where you will be enveloped by the warmth of a fire and the energy of the earth.
You will be invited to release your thoughts and worries and to connect with the natural world and the ancient traditions that honor it.
Find a comfortable position.
Shift your body.
Gently move your hips,
Your arms,
Your legs,
Your hands.
Feel your neck and your head supported.
Feel your bed cradling you now as you sink in and be supported.
As your body begins to relax,
Notice your breathing slowing down and going deeper and deeper each time.
You can take a deep breath in,
Hold for a few seconds,
And then release it slowly.
Repeat this a few times until you can feel yourself fully relax and get centered.
When you're ready,
Close your eyes.
Imagine yourself standing at the edge of a forest.
It's a clear night and the stars are shining above you.
You feel a sense of excitement and anticipation as you step into the forest and begin to make your way through the trees.
As you walk deeper into the forest,
You begin to feel a sense of peace and tranquility.
You hear the sound of the leaves underfoot and the soft whisper of the wind through the trees,
Creating a soothing rhythm that calms your mind and relaxes your body.
You continue to walk.
You notice that the trees are thinning out and a clearing is beginning to take shape ahead of you,
Eager to see what awaits you in the clearing.
As you step into the clearing,
You find yourself in a beautiful stone circle.
The stones are old and weathered,
And they stand tall and proud,
As if they have been here for centuries.
In the center of the circle,
A fire burns brightly,
Casting a warm glow across the stones and the surrounding area.
You step closer to the fire.
You feel the warmth of the flames on your skin.
You can hear the soft crackle of the wood as it burns,
And the gentle hiss of the flames as they lick at the air.
You feel a sense of comfort and safety as you stand beside the fire,
And you know that this is a place of great power and significance.
As you look up at the stars,
You feel a sense of connection to the universe and to the ancient traditions that honor the cycles of nature.
You feel a sense of reverence for the earth and all the living creatures that inhabit it.
You feel the energy of the earth rising up through the stones and into your body,
Filling you with a sense of calm and balance.
As you stand there,
Allow any thoughts or worries that may be keeping you from a deep sleep to drift away.
Focus on the fire and the energy it provides.
Allow its warmth to envelop you and lull you into a deep state of relaxation.
As you begin to relax,
You notice that the stars above you are starting to twinkle and dance.
You watch and wonder as the constellations shift and change,
Moving across the sky in an endless dance.
You realize that you are a part of this dance,
That you are a connected part of the earth and the stars and the ancient traditions that honor them.
You feel a sense of joy and freedom as you allow yourself to let go,
Let go,
And surrender to the energy of the universe.
As you feel yourself drifting off to sleep tonight,
Count down from 10 to 1,
Allowing each number to sink you deeper and deeper into a state of peace.
9 8 7 6 5 3 2 1 You are now in a deep state of relaxation,
Surrounded by the energy of the fire and the stones.
You feel safe,
And you are protected,
Connected,
Connected to the natural world and the ancient traditions that honor it.
As you drift off to sleep,
Know that you are never alone.
The energy of the earth and the stars is always with you,
Guiding and supporting you on your journey.
Good night.
