It's bedtime now.
Time to snuggle into bed and let your eyes softly close.
Let's take three deep breaths together.
Ready?
Good.
Notice how warm and safe and comfortable you feel.
Keeping your eyes closed,
Allow your mind now to travel with the sound of my voice.
Beneath you,
Your bed has transformed into a warm,
Dry,
Firm surface.
Do you notice that you are lying on sandy ground?
The sand shifts with the breeze and sticks to the paths of your paws.
You are walking now on all fours,
Making your way to a small pond up ahead.
You see how the landscape changes as you approach the pond,
From the sandy surface of the ground beneath you to lush green grass up ahead.
You look down at your paws and see that they are big and furry.
A fly lands on your warm,
Wet nose.
Instinctively,
You toss your head to make it fly away.
As you do this,
You feel your ears flap against a huge puff of long fur around your head.
The fly has decided now to land on your back.
You swish your long,
Strong tail to frighten it away,
While simultaneously giving the skin and fur on your back a little shimmy.
That silly fly just won't go away,
And now he lands right on your behind.
You decide that maybe it's best to run towards the pond.
As your paws strike the earth,
Little clouds of sand are kicked up behind you.
You feel alive and free.
As you approach the pond,
You see a beautiful shade tree just at the edge of the water.
You feel calmed by the trickling sound the water makes.
You approach the pond and gaze into the water.
You see your beautiful,
Wild mane reflected in the pool.
Slowly,
You lower your head to lap the water.
It is cool and refreshing on your tongue.
You suddenly feel a bit sleepy,
So you meander over to the shade tree.
There is a perfect patch of soft grass just beneath it.
You lie on your stomach with your paws crossed,
Making the perfect pillow for your heavy head.
You let your eyelids become heavy and gently let them close.
Your breathing becomes soft and deep and effortless.
You are completely comfortable in the shade of the tree.
The thick fur on your back keeps your body warm,
And the grass beneath you is soft and cool.
You can smell the water and the grass and the earth.
You are completely relaxed,
And you let yourself drift off to sleep.
Good night,
Little lion.
