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The Lantern Within: A Sleep Story For Deep Rest

by Karen Vos

Rated
4.8
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
Plays
889

Close your eyes and follow the soft glow of a lantern through the twilight of your mind, guiding you gently into deep rest, soul wisdom, and the light that’s always lived within you. Blending deep rest language, visualization, and healing imagery, this sleep story invites you to surrender the day and reconnect with your inner knowing. Perfect for those who crave peace, clarity, and the quiet magic of nighttime renewal. Let your inner lantern guide you home.

SleepRelaxationBreath AwarenessVisualizationInner LightSelf TrustInner WisdomSubconsciousGuided ImageryEmotional SafetyBody RelaxationVisualization TechniqueInner Light VisualizationSubconscious Suggestions

Transcript

Welcome Beloved One.

You've done enough for today.

And now,

It's time to rest.

To drift into a space where sleep comes easily.

Where your body restores itself,

And your soul remembers.

Take a deep breath in.

And let it go.

Feel your body begin to settle and allow gravity to hold you.

Just as the earth has held you since the beginning.

That's right,

There's nothing to carry now.

You can let go.

Notice your breath.

How it flows without effort.

How each inhale brings calm.

And each exhale takes you deeper.

Down and down.

Into comfort.

Into warmth.

Into peace.

Let your eyes soften.

Let the muscles in your face relax.

Let your jaw loosen.

And as I speak,

Imagine each word guiding you gently into sleep.

Like following the soft light of a lantern.

Deep into a forest of dreams.

There is a path ahead of you now.

A forest path,

Lit by moonlight.

It winds gently.

No rush.

No pressure.

Just the rhythmic crunch of leaves beneath your feet.

And the feeling of being guided from within.

You're carrying a small lantern.

It glows not with fire,

But with intuition.

Your own inner light.

And it flickers in harmony with your breath.

Soft.

Golden.

Wise.

Each step you take,

You feel safer.

More at home.

And letting go becomes easier.

You feel old patterns dissolving.

The forest receives them and turns them back into earth.

Now in the distance,

You see a small cottage.

The kind you may have seen in dreams or stories.

It's tucked beneath the trees.

It's windows glowing gently.

You feel called to it.

And with each step,

Your mind becomes quieter.

Your body more relaxed.

As you reach the door,

It opens effortlessly.

There is no resistance here,

Only welcome.

And you step inside.

The air smells of cedar and herbs.

There's a fire in the hearth.

And a chair waiting for you.

Sink into it now.

Let the chair hold you completely.

Feel the warmth of the fire on your skin.

Feel your breath slowing even more now.

And in this safe,

Sacred space,

You begin to remember.

You remember that you are more than this day.

More than your thoughts.

More than the expectations of others.

You are a keeper of wisdom.

You carry gifts that are older than language.

You are a keeper of wisdom.

You are the lantern,

The light,

The forest,

And the guide.

Let these words settle into you now like seeds in a fertile soil.

You are safe.

You are guided.

You are connected to all that is.

Everything you need is within.

And now,

A deeper part of you begins to awaken even as you drift closer and closer to sleep.

As part of you,

Your inner guide whispers gentle truths as you rest.

It is okay to stop striving.

It is safe to rest.

It is time to trust yourself.

Let your subconscious take these in fully.

No need to try.

No need to make anything happen.

Just allow.

The truth is,

The more you let go,

The more you receive.

The deeper you rest,

The more your wisdom awakens.

And so,

The fire softens now.

The lantern glows dimly beside you.

Your breath is deep.

It's slow and it's peaceful.

Your body is completely at ease.

You are ready to dream.

You are ready to dream.

To dream the dreams that hold answers.

That reveal your path.

That remind you of who you really are.

So sleep now.

Drift easily,

Naturally,

And let go.

Let go.

Let go.

You are safe.

You are home.

And the lantern within you will keep glowing.

Even the darkness.

As you sleep.

Meet your Teacher

Karen VosToronto, ON, Canada

4.8 (47)

Recent Reviews

Cindy

August 14, 2025

Your voice is very relaxing. It reminds me of the elf in the movie ´lord of the rings´.

James

June 29, 2025

This is the best sleep meditation I have heard. Thank you for sharing your gift in this way! 🙏🏻

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