Allow yourself to just let go and relax into this moment,
Softening your body and slowing down your breath.
Now embrace yourself with gentleness and self-love as your mind continues to quiet.
Now see if you can imagine being carried away to Italy,
To the magnificent Tuscan countryside,
Not far from the art and beauty of Florence.
As you come into the breathtaking land,
You notice green rolling hills that flow across the countryside,
Like a sheet gently blowing in a breeze.
As your eye travels over the land,
You're taken in by a symphony of wonders to your senses.
You breathe in the fresh air,
And with it the subtle,
Woody scent of olive trees blooming in the distance.
As your eyes catch the sight of the trees,
The beauty of the tiny white blossoms moves you,
Making a spiritual connection to you and the stunning countryside.
You draw in another breath,
Rich with the fragrance of grapes on the vine,
The honey scent lulls you into a state of deep calm.
After a few moments,
Your ears are treated to the delightful sounds of a bird singing.
Moments later,
Other birds begin chirping,
Letting their songs ring through the countryside.
As you walk through the hills,
A brown rabbit hops before you on the path.
He pauses,
Looks cautiously at you,
And then just hops along.
Your eyes then catch a number of stone towers guarding the countryside.
Old towers built by medieval nobles for protection.
As you approach one of the towers,
You can feel its ancestors welcoming you,
And its protective energies building a fortress around you.
Along your walk,
You notice an area where the sounds of bubbles call out to you.
You follow the call to a natural mineral spring.
Gingerly,
You step over the stones,
Leading the gently bubbling spring,
Until you can dip your feet into the healing waters.
The air is moist with hints of sulfur from the spring,
And the sweetness of grapes from a nearby winery,
And the sound of the spring gently burbling relaxes you.
A velvety breeze brushes against your cheeks,
While that warm Tuscan sun softens your face.
After your mineral bath,
You decide to visit the winery nearby,
And are awed by the array of Chianti flavors dancing on your tongue.
There are woody and dried fruit flavors tickling your palate,
Along with smoky and herbal tastes all blended into delicious wine.
The winery offers lodging,
So you decide to stay the night,
And are treated to a feast of breads and olive oils,
Wines,
Cheeses,
Pastas rich with tomato flavors,
And chocolate smooth and luxurious.
After your bed,
You stretch out on a chair in the garden,
Watching Italy's golden sun drop below the horizon,
And seeing a silver full moon bathe the countryside in light.
The moon rises high and large in the sky,
Casting its light across the rolling hills,
Vineyards,
And olive trees,
Painting a picture more beautiful than any art,
And as the Tuscan night unfolds around you,
You close your eyes,
And let the magic of Tuscany flourish within you and your dream.
Namaste.
Beautiful.
