The Cabin by the Lake.
A soothing nature bedtime story.
Before you begin.
Allow yourself to arrive.
Letting go of the day.
And finding your perfect resting position.
Whenever you're ready.
I invite you to close your eyes.
Allow your body and mind to unwind.
Feel the entire body supported by your bed.
Feeling the outline of your body.
And its position.
Feel the body's weight.
And density.
Sense the entire body being held by your bed.
Feel the gentle pull of gravity drawing you deeper.
And deeper into relaxation.
There's no need to try to do anything at all.
It's time now.
For complete rest.
Let go of any need to control,
Manage,
Or analyze.
Give yourself permission to let go.
Of whatever happened earlier in the day.
For now.
Your only task is rest.
Remind yourself.
I am safe.
I am supported.
And I choose to be here.
And now.
.
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Imagine yourself in a beautiful house by the lake.
Surrounded by green forests and mountains.
Maybe the house is spacious and overlooking the lake.
Or perhaps it's a small hut.
Paint it on your inner canvas.
And imagine it in all facets.
You walk down the stairs to the outside.
The air is pure and clear.
Filled with the scent of summer flowers.
On this beautiful summer day.
You see the flower beds that are planted around your cabin.
A light breeze blows,
Bringing with it the scent of spring flowers and fresh moss.
A white painted fence surrounds your house and in the back there is a beautiful garden where fresh vegetables and herbs grow.
Stepping outside,
You walk towards the lake.
And begin to see the water sparkling in front of you.
You are directly on the shore.
Now sit down on a bench on the shore and breathe the fresh air in deeply.
The birds are chirping.
And you hear the lapping of the water against the rocks.
You feel completely relaxed and blissful.
If you like.
Take some conscious,
Deep breaths now.
Begin by inhaling into the belly.
Filling the torso up from bottom to top.
As if you're filling a vessel with water.
Hold at the top of the breath.
And as you exhale,
Feel a wave of relaxation from your head to your toes.
Down to your toes.
Taking another full belly inhale.
Holding at the top.
And when you're ready.
Exhaling and feeling the tension draining out of your body.
Taking one more full,
Complete breath in.
And as you exhale.
Allowing the body.
To completely let go.
Enjoy the peace and harmony of your surroundings.
Paint this lake into your inner canvas and visualize it in detail.
In just the way that suits you best.
This place is your gateway to self-confidence.
Your safe space of peace and inner calm.
Allow yourself to leave everything behind and breathe in the harmony of this place.
While letting all the stresses and worries out.
Now take a walk.
Around the lake.
The path is lined with tall trees.
Sometimes it goes to the left.
Sometimes to the right.
It leads you to a small bay that is shielded from the rest of the lake.
Here.
The water is crystal clear.
And you could see the fish swimming under the surface.
You sit down on a stone.
And watch the lakes reflecting its surroundings.
In the smooth surface.
Catch sight of yourself.
Take some time to recognize the outline of yourself.
Without any judgment.
Gaze at the reflection of your face.
You may also want to look into your own eyes.
Feel free to give yourself a smile or a wink.
Notice yourself at your own pace and just observe.
A light wind comes up and ripples the surface.
The branches of the trees move.
And a bright sunbeam hits the lake in full force.
Your entire reflection.
Is lit by the golden sun.
And with this.
Taking some time to perceive yourself again.
The surface smooths out.
And you see yourself being happy.
Maybe it's a beautiful moment in your life when you felt strong and happy.
Perhaps it's something you just experienced recently.
Or something more far away.
They exist,
These moments.
Little moments of strength.
Confidence,
And happiness.
Trust your subconscious to find a memory.
Let your ideas unfold freely and sink deeper into them.
Remember your strength and confidence.
Look at your reflection in the lake and see how it shines in the golden rays of the sun.
And grows in size.
Notice the cheerfulness in your face.
And how good it feels.
Observe yourself in this lake.
And take in all the feelings deeply.
Allow yourself to stay with those positive new feelings of energy for a moment.
Enjoy the sunlit lake.
The tall trees weaving in the wind.
The warm sun on your face.
After a while.
You get up and return to the house to make yourself comfortable on the porch.
You drink a cup of tea with fresh herbs from your garden.
And enjoy the view of the lake.
Perhaps you have some favorite herbs.
Maybe time.
Lemongrass or peppermint.
Breathe in the aroma while resting in this soothing setting.
Observe it.
Imagining it with all your senses.
Remember the strength and energy.
You gained earlier at the lake.
Slowly the sun is setting.
And it's bathing the whole lake in colors of orange and yellow.
The entire place is sunlit.
And you can feel the special energy and peace surrounding you here.
Let yourself be fully embraced by the silence and beauty of this place.
And allow yourself to let your body do the work.
And mind relax.
Peaceful mood.
Lets you completely let go.
And feel happy.
And free.
At some point,
You return inside to your cabin.
To change for dinner.
You prepare a delicious meal consisting of fresh vegetables from your garden.
The smell of steamed vegetables fills the house.
And brings back memories of long,
Sunny summer evenings.
You garnish your meal with fresh herbs from the garden that afternoon.
And add a squeeze of lemon juice.
As you sit at the dining table enjoying the meal.
You deeply inhale the scent of herbs and lemon.
And feel a wave of nostalgia and peace.
Those small moments.
Even enjoying a meal with full senses can get lost in our everyday lives.
It's so important to appreciate the little things.
Warm roof.
A meal.
Nature.
You can truly be grateful.
Allowing yourself to sharpen your mind to the positive things that are all around you.
Think of all the wonderful moments you have spent in places like this.
And feel grateful for this wonderful moment.
The scents of the herbs you use for dinner are fresh and spicy.
The basil gives off a sweet.
.
.
Slightly anise-like scent.
While the rosemary has a spicy,
Wake-up scent.
Time.
On the other hand.
Has a strong,
Spicy scent,
Reminiscent of oregano.
The blend of these scents is wonderful.
And awakens a deep contemplation in you.
Notice how your body and mind relax as you focus on the here and now.
The beauty and silence of this place around you.
Helps you lose yourself completely in the moment.
Forgetting all worries and fears.
After your dinner.
You sit back contentedly and let the calm and beauty of the place envelop you.
Remember the strength you've gained by the lake.
And in your cabin.
Do you notice how important those moments for ourselves are?
The night is slowly approaching.
But what stays are the distant sounds of the waves.
Slowly,
You hear the chirping of cicadas.
You are one with nature.
But also becoming one with yourself.
Remember.
You deserve soothing and relaxing time for you.
Time like you spend here.
At this wonderful lake.
You deserve to unwind and let go.
And simply forget about everything else that is not important now.
You deserve to gather strength and energy.
You are worthy.
Remember that when we take the time to reflect from a distance,
We can grow and overcome the past.
Just allow yourself to be in this moment.
And remember,
You can always come back to this cabin by the lake.
Whenever you want to unwind.
From a safe distance.
Tomorrow will be a beautiful day.
Which you will master with new strength.
Energy.
And self-confidence.
But for now.
The warming lights of your cabin envelop you.
You look outside.
You see thousands,
If not millions of stars shining down on the water of the lake.
Reflecting each and every one of them.
Sometimes you see a shooting star.
Make a wish.
You can feel happy and content and knowing.
That you will remember this wonderful moment forever.
Go to your bed in your cabin when you feel tired.
And then sink into the most restful and peaceful sleep you have ever had.
Dream of the cabin by the lake.
And all the strength and confidence.
That has always slumbered deep within you.
Good night.
And sleep well.
