Hello and welcome to this visualization meditation.
I will guide you on a peaceful journey through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado,
My backyard,
With the intention of bringing more feelings of relaxation into your evening,
Slowing you down to receive a great night's sleep.
I invite you to lay down for this meditation or find a comfortable seat if you feel that you may fall asleep and put away any potential distractions.
Let's begin with a nice full breath in.
Gaze forward,
Not looking at anything in particular.
As you exhale,
Let your eyes ever so gently close.
Breathing in deeply again,
Tensing your muscles as you inhale.
As you exhale,
Let everything go.
Feel yourself melt into the surface beneath you,
Feeling cradled,
Supported,
And held.
Inhale,
Feel your chest rise.
Exhale,
Notice it fall as your body deflates and softens.
Inhale,
Feel your belly rise this time.
Exhale,
Let it be soft.
Continue breathing gently on your own.
And let your breath be your anchor as you notice your mind wander.
When you notice an outside thought creep in,
Gently guide your attention back to your breath.
Now,
Imagine that you're in a car and that you've been driving for some time into the great Rocky Mountains.
You can see the tops of the mountains covered in white snow growing up from the horizon.
You see the bright blue sky without a cloud in sight.
It's a clear bluebird day.
The air is cool and crisp.
You roll down your window to breathe in this fresh mountain air.
The perfection of this day is so soothing.
Cone-bearing trees line the highway as if they're paint brushes of earth,
Painting the blue sky above.
The mountains are drawing near as you ride along.
They slowly soar into the sky.
They seem to grow endlessly,
And you wonder how much more massive they can get.
You can make out their jagged surface and how snow is collected in the gaps of the ridges.
The sun reflecting off the snow is as white as milk,
And the spots shrouded in shadows glow with a light turquoise.
Zoning out on the beauty of this day,
You hear your GPS chime in to remind you that your turn is coming up.
You feel a rise of relaxation in you because you are ready for a rest after your long drive.
The road is long and winding,
But well lit by the sun's rays.
You're passing through an immaculate green forest.
You're surrounded by millions of trees,
Constantly producing oxygen.
Your windows are still down,
And you can smell the dampness of the woods,
And hear a faint stream flowing in the distance.
Handling the curves with ease,
This drive is mesmerizing.
You can see the sun cutting through the trees as you travel along.
Happy that you have a watchful eye on the road,
You notice a family of elk crossing ahead.
Slowing down to a complete stop,
You watch as this family does not fear you at all.
There is a magnificent buck with long antlers atop his head.
His fur is marked in a way that you know he must be one of the most beautiful of his kind.
The mother elk is delicately built,
But you can see that she is wise.
Her two fawns follow close behind,
Grazing a few things as they follow their parents.
The family slowly crosses the road,
As if it's no different than the woods.
You quietly watch in awe as they continue into the woods,
Until you can no longer see them.
Feeling thankful for this experience,
You continue on with your drive.
You don't need GPS to remind you where to go at this point,
Because you've been down this road before.
You've come to the entrance of your private cabin,
Nestled in the woods.
This place is miles away from any town as well as any neighbors.
Your own oasis.
Everything is the perfect size and has all that you need.
You go inside your cabin,
And everything is clean and ready for you.
There is some chopped wood waiting on the front porch,
So you start a fire easily,
Not only for the warmth,
But also for the lovely sound of crackling fire.
After it's lit,
You have a seat on the couch,
Just listening to the sounds,
Gazing at the flames.
You could watch the fire for hours.
But you decide to head outside,
Because sunset is the most beautiful time at the cabin,
And it's not to be missed.
You walk outside to one of the most beautiful sights you've ever seen.
Your cabin is situated in front of a crystal clear pond,
And the view of the mountains in the distance is breathtaking.
There is a very small dock built out onto the water,
Just big enough for you to walk out onto.
Walking down a gentle footpath that leads to the pond,
Notice the earth below seems to almost support your every step.
You make your way to the edge of this dock and sit down,
Dipping your bare feet in the crisp water,
Feeling rejuvenated.
As your feet make contact,
The water sends out ripples,
The only ripples,
Across this glass-like surface,
The pond.
You watch as the miniature waves travel slowly out in all directions from where you are.
The surface of the water is reflecting the mountain in front of you,
Reminding you of a landscape painting that's simply upside down.
This pond represents your mind.
On the surface,
It's calm and serene,
But you know that underneath,
There's a whole world of life.
Sitting out here,
Taking in the views,
You notice colors of pink and orange dance across the sky.
They take over the clouds,
Intertwined in purples.
You watch in awe,
Taking in the simple beauties of nature.
The temperature of the air feels cooler on your skin now with the sun setting behind the mountains.
So you decide to walk back inside.
You take a seat back on the couch.
This may be the most relaxed you've ever been.
You tune into the sounds of the crackling fire.
This deepens your relaxation even more.
You feel completely safe and comfortable in this cabin,
Ready to have the coziest,
Most peaceful night's sleep.
You remember the mountain that waits outside the cabin.
You can see it in your mind just as clearly because you've created a permanent image of this beautiful formation.
The mountain represents your physical body,
Always strong and showing its beauty to others.
Remember the pond and how it represents your mind.
Home on the surface,
Highly intelligent in its depths.
Remember the family of elk crossing the road.
Feel the strength in this family.
They know exactly where to go and how to navigate the endless woods.
This family represents your connections to others as well as how you treat yourself with honor,
Love,
And dignity.
And remember the cozy cabin.
It represents your soul,
Always warm,
Tidy,
And there to support you.
As you feel deeply relaxed,
Allow this experience to fill you up with peace.
You are strong.
You are calm.
You are beautiful inside and out.
It's now come the time to rise from your mountain meditation whenever you're ready or have a great night's sleep from here.
Good night.
