Hey,
This is Carrie.
And I am so excited because I'm going to talk about you.
I hope you're smiling,
Getting cozy in that bed,
Relaxing there.
Those warm sheets and blankets.
And that pillow just cradles your head.
Or maybe you're in a chair,
Wherever you are.
It's perfect,
Just like you.
Wonderful,
Unique,
Special you.
And you know what?
If I was there,
Looking in those beautiful eyes,
I would see light.
That's right.
You have a bright and beautiful light.
And it's so amazing,
Isn't it?
To be a kid.
So much to see and so much to do.
It's a whole new world behind those eyes.
And that's what's so great about being a kid.
That's what's so great about you.
You are on a journey of discovering you.
Life,
The world,
What you like and what you don't like.
And you know what?
There are billions of people on this planet.
But nobody is as unique and special as wonderful you.
It's true.
It even makes me smile.
Can you tell?
So while you lie there,
And you might be smiling too,
Let's breathe.
And just slow everything down.
It's nice to rest,
Isn't it?
It's nice to just slow down and breathe.
Smooth,
Steady breaths.
As you breathe in,
You're filling your body with harmony,
With peace,
With calm comfort.
And the body gets so loose and limp,
Almost like a ragdoll.
And the muscles just let go.
Now I want to talk about your smile.
That beautiful smile of yours.
And the words that come out of that mouth should come from your heart.
For words are not for hurting.
And you and I,
We want the same thing.
And that's to be happy.
To live a life of peace and harmony.
Am I right?
I think so.
And so feel that now.
Fill your room with this sense of peace and harmony.
And how everything in this room is soft,
And kind,
And gentle,
Like you.
Feel that.
It's almost like the air changed in the room.
And it is peaceful here now.
This quiet,
Calm,
That fills your body with every breath you take.
And I want you to know that you are so loved and adored.
Your family is so proud of you.
It's true.
Sometimes people can be not so kind,
Because everyone gets angry or frustrated.
It's normal.
But you are special.
You matter.
You are good enough.
You are perfectly imperfect.
Everybody is.
Nobody's perfect.
And you can be you.
The beautiful,
Wonderful,
Unique and special you.
No two people are alike.
And that's what's so wonderful.
I know you have to be talented.
Everyone is talented at something.
Maybe it's drawing,
Or coloring,
Or running,
Or jumping,
Or singing,
Dancing,
Playing a sport,
Maybe even a game.
What are you talented at?
What gift do you bring to this world?
That is important and very wonderful.
When I was little,
I loved to dance and color and sing.
I had so much fun.
And I know you have fun too.
I want you to think of what fun thing did you do today.
That's nice.
And you know it can even be something small or something big.
Saying thank you is a nice thing.
Saying hello and even giving a warm hug or smile is a nice thing.
And even that can be a talent.
The talent of kindness,
Of compassion,
And of being a good human being like you.
You must be getting so sleepy.
Snug as a bug in that bed.
Eyes so heavy.
I'm proud of you.
For being you.
For being true to you.
And for believing in you.
I want you to live a life of joy and happiness.
You deserve it.
Everyone,
In fact,
Deserves to live a life of joy and happiness.
And if you're still listening,
Unique,
Beautiful you,
I want you to have sweet dreams tonight.
Peaceful,
Joyful,
Happy dreams.
I want you to feel good about yourself.
Even for the little small things and the big things.
Because you matter to a lot of people.
People in your family.
Maybe your neighbors,
Your friends,
Your doctor,
Your siblings,
Your parents.
You are a beacon of light.
And everyone sees it.
And so rest,
Dear one.
Feel good about you.
Because you make me smile.
And when you smile,
It's like the stars come out at night to welcome you.
And so for now,
Just sleep.
Warm and safe.
Loved and adored.
You are a precious gift.
Be the light,
The joy,
The love that this world needs.
So sleep.
Have a wonderful,
Sweet,
Sound sleep.
Night,
Night,
Dear one.
Night,
Night,
Dear one.
Night,
Night,
Dear one.