Get Back To Sleep: Cozy Night Train

Drift back to sleep with "Back to Sleep: Cozy Night Train," a guided meditation designed to soothe the anxiety that comes from waking too soon. Heal your sleep patterns with a peaceful train journey and a calming visualization that will gently guide your mind and body into a state of deep rest.

Restore your sleep cycle and find tranquility in this special, nocturnal sanctuary as the train sounds lull you to sleep. It's time to dream away.

Transcript

If you find yourself awake in the middle of the night,

Longing to fall back asleep,

Know that you've come to the right place.

Settle in,

Take a sigh of relief,

And trust that you will return to the soothing embrace of slumber soon.

You are listening to Back to Sleep,

The Cozy Night Train,

A guided sleep meditation that will allow you to enjoy this quiet time of the night,

Appreciating its enchantment,

Before drifting back to sleep.

There's nothing quite like the tranquil rhythm of a train journey and the calm of a starlit night to lull you into a place for quiet contemplation and repose.

The soothing visualization will help you return to sleep more quickly.

The more you listen to meditations like this,

Rather than staying awake for hours,

The more that you may find patterns of broken sleep begin to correct themselves.

As you open yourself to this possibility,

As you imagine sleeping consistently through the night,

Insomnia isn't just having a hard time falling asleep.

For some of us,

It may mean it's hard to stay asleep,

But know you are in a safe place where we will gently guide you back to slumber soon.

It's time to dream away.

Welcome to Michelle's Meditation Sanctuary.

I am Michelle and I am honored that you have chosen to come here for rest.

As you listen,

Consider me your nighttime guide,

With the voice of a cherished friend who looks out for your peace.

Our journeys together will always bring us to safe,

Soothing escapes that you may customize to suit your mood right now.

Dial down the volume of any thoughts that begin to stir in the night as you tune into my words.

As sleepiness intensifies,

You may even be drawn to the silent spaces between each word and nestle in that quietude.

Settle into the sanctuary of your room and mind as we softly return to the bridge that connects your waking and sleeping life.

Relax into this moment as each breath brings you closer to sleep.

Feel the freedom that night brings.

Your thoughts become delicate and fluid as a sense of lightness permeates your being.

And you may drift like a moonlit cloud,

Soft and feathery,

To wherever your heart may desire.

This practice unfolds with the fluidity of a dream as you abandon any thoughts about being awake at this hour and embrace it.

Perhaps this time is a gift for you to enjoy something special and unexpected in the most pleasant way.

Let this nocturnal interlude offer a chance for play as you inspire the dreams that will come.

This sweet detour brings us on a scenic route led by the gentle clicks of a train in motion.

Agatha Christie wrote,

One of the pleasantest things in the world is to be on a train.

For a train is a world in itself,

And it has a rhythm,

A peculiar peace.

As you delve into that sense of peace,

Rocking you back and forth as the train moves through the night,

Let it be the nurturing sound that soothes you as you wrap your arms around yourself in a tender hug.

Tend to yourself with kindness as you draw inward.

The safer you feel,

The more you realize that everything about this moment is serene and unfolding just as it should.

Slowing down your breath,

Your heart rate soon follows and your mind becomes a canvas for dreaming.

You are in full control,

But it somehow feels so easy.

A wand appears in your hand.

And you feel the slender,

Cool handle in your palm.

Your fingers wrap around it,

Feeling a delightful and transformative energy traveling throughout you.

With a gentle wave,

Sparkling particles appear in the air.

They are cleansing,

Yet also inspiring.

Wave the wand throughout your body,

Alleviating any places of holding or tension as you return to yourself.

Allow this wand to touch upon thoughts,

Dark corners of your mind,

And places that could use an uplifting moment.

As the wand waves throughout your body,

A glittery stream of stars remains,

Sparkling with hope and reminding you of the night's beauty and magic.

Watch as the world softens and you approach each moment with a sense of wonder.

And should any concern or thought creep in that has no place in this beautiful mindscape,

Remember your wand and use it to whisk any peace disruptors away.

The wand leaves contrasting waves of warmth and a cool,

Soothing tingle as your nerve cells stand down and all tension evaporates.

It brings you to the present moment with this remarkably unique,

Tactile sensation.

As everything can wait,

You feel the cool,

Glimmering magic of it all as you embrace simply feeling good.

And as you find yourself settling deeper,

Your attention turns to your breath.

How powerful it feels to be able to conduct each breath,

Each breath brimming with the intention to enjoy the night.

Exhale in a sigh,

Clearing the air,

And when ready,

Inhale through your nose and take your time.

Exhale in a sigh.

Enjoy the expansion of your abdomen as oxygen fills you and then travels throughout your body with a message of peace.

Find that your breath begins to match the steady tempo of the train.

Clicking and clacking as you inhale,

Maybe yawn and let everything go in a sigh.

Feel yourself journeying below a vast,

Star-filled sky and the deep,

Soothing shades of a peaceful night.

Exhale in a sigh.

Breathing out anything that doesn't serve this deep state of rest.

And sending it out into the night air to dissipate like a gentle mist that hovers just above the tracks.

Let's take another healing breath together.

Inhale deeply and sense the unique scents of the night.

The earthy smell of a charming village as you pass through.

The salty air of the seaside or the crisp,

Clean air of the mountains.

Exhale slowly,

Releasing any tightness in your shoulders,

Any clenching in your jaw,

Any holding in your belly.

Allow your breath to become as soft and still as this picturesque moment.

A storybook setting viewed from the panoramic windows of a night train.

Let your breath fall into a natural,

Easy rhythm as you sense every breath bringing you closer to the soft edges of slumber.

Each inhalation and exhalation brings you through time and space as you find yourself aboard a timeless train designed to surpass even your greatest expectations of what a sleeper train could be like.

Seated in the lounge of this train,

You sink into the velvety plush cushions of an armchair.

The train car is accented with colors that you find the most soothing as moonlight pours in through the skylights and panoramic glass windows.

You have the train to yourself in this world within a world where everything teems with magical possibilities.

You wear the most comfortable,

Elegant pajamas.

A long-sleeve button-down shirt and matching pants with ivory trim.

Your initials are monogrammed on the pocket and a matching robe in your favorite hue is draped over the back of the chair.

The breathable fabric of your sleepwear allows you to feel the cool,

Crisp night air that circulates gently throughout the train car.

Imbued with the rich,

Ever-changing aromas of the landscape it traverses through.

The cabin is a contained sanctuary in motion,

Bringing you through a landscape in the ultimate comfort.

The rhythmic clatter of the wheels on the tracks is a steady,

Soothing hum.

And the air is rich with the scent of polished brass and wood and steeping tea.

You rise and stretch,

Feeling both tired and awake as you find your balance.

You take the robe and put it on,

Tightening the belt around your waist in a comforting hug.

You feel drawn to explore this world in motion,

Gliding silently down the quiet corridor until you discover the glass door that opens to the observation platform.

The open air deck at the very end of the car offers a rush of cool night air that kisses your face as you step out and grasp a silver railing.

The world outside speeds by.

Perhaps villages,

Forests,

Mountains are a seaside view.

But from this remarkable vantage point,

You remain perfectly still and calm.

Above,

The sky is a gradient of deep blue,

Black,

And purple that you've not seen before.

The celestial display sparkles more brightly,

Showcasing more stars than you normally witness.

A grateful observer of this nocturnal splendor.

The sacred beauty of the night unfolds just for you.

A warm,

Peaceful feeling swells in your chest.

You are awake,

But you are not stressed or anxious.

You are simply present.

A calm observer in a world that is moving so fast around you.

The experience is both exhilarating,

Yet deeply restful.

Standing on the deck,

Your feet naturally shift your weight back and forth,

Keeping your balance with ease.

With your eyes closed,

You have a heightened awareness of the tactile sensations of this journey.

A gentle mist lands on your lips as you inhale the pristine air,

Which tastes of pure freedom as it fills your lungs.

The train's deep vibrations and gentle rocking transform your journey into a feeling of effortless flight.

As if you are sailing through the dark landscape.

You are a silent passenger in a waking dream.

Completely untethered and at peace.

Your robe flutters gently in the night air,

Once more adding to the feeling of flight as the train weaves its way along a silver ribbon of tracks that slithers through the forest.

As you open your eyes once more,

Feeling a heaviness this time,

A yearning for them to soon rest.

But before you do,

You desire to enjoy these final outdoor moments a little while longer.

You peer up at the sky,

Where the stars seem to hold messages.

And you may notice soft patterns forming as you trace them with your gaze.

Slowly and peacefully,

These messages of tranquility become clearer.

You see the words,

Next stop,

Serenity,

Softly shimmering in the constellations.

Making out these messages becomes an easy,

Enjoyable game as your eyes drift across the sky,

Naturally gravitating toward messages that resonate in this quiet time.

Perhaps they have always been there.

Or maybe you are simply conjuring them.

Or maybe the universe is conspiring right now to remind you that peace is a natural state.

But the explanation behind this doesn't matter.

The soothing effect of these messages remains the same.

Another glittering phrase comes into view.

Peaceful arrivals.

You inhale deeply and sigh,

Letting the message settle as you consider all the peaceful arrivals that would appeal to you right now.

You notice as the words appear,

They seem handwritten in a familiar scroll.

Graceful and elegant.

There's a sense of artistry and whimsy to them.

And another phrase gently stands out.

Outlined in the softest,

Shimmering starlight.

Next destination,

Sleep.

And well,

The destination offers such promise.

You've enjoyed this journey on the night train so much.

You almost wish for it to last a while longer.

And then you realize you may continue on this journey well into the night.

As you drift through your dreams,

The quieter you become internally,

The more you hear the world around you.

Your attention tuning to the sounds of the train.

Its gentle,

Insistent cadence whispers soft,

Rhythmic incantations carried on the steady clatter of the wheels.

Rest is here.

The whispers are a simple,

Repetitive message carried on the steady vibration,

Quieting your mind until there is nothing left.

But the train's song.

You feel the sounds massaging your mind,

Offering a delightful sensation and a loving reminder that every rocking motion is taking you closer to the deepest sleep.

Carrying you home.

With this deep feeling of being at home while so far from home,

You feel safe and ready to rest.

A familiar,

Sleepy tug urges you to head back inside into the warm,

Cozy interior of the train.

You glide back through the corridor,

Each step heavy with peaceful exhaustion,

Drawn toward your private sleeper cabin.

And when you arrive,

The polished wooden door is slightly ajar,

Revealing a luxurious plush bed and dark silk wallpaper and mahogany wood wainscotting.

The gentle sway of the train is even more pronounced here.

A subtle rocking motion that feels perfectly suited to lull you into deep sleep.

The soft,

Rhythmic sound of the train on the tracks brings a consistent pacing,

Easy to get lost in.

You enter the cabin,

Illuminated by the soft golden light of hand-crafted glass sconces and the cool silver moonlight filtering through the panoramic glass.

While some of the decor of the sleeping car has elements of another time,

You find mementos throughout.

Framed photos,

Personalized accessories,

And familiar pieces that are yours.

It enhances sense that this cabin is your personal place for rest.

You peer out on the night one last time,

Watching the world pass by in a bleary haze of nocturnal hues.

Then,

You draw the heavy velvet curtains closed and peel back the downy comforter.

You turn off the lights and sink into the bed.

A mountain of pillows supporting you as the sheets,

Cool and luxurious against your skin,

Invite you deeper into rest.

The gentle rocking of the train is an ancient,

Soothing motion.

A mother's embrace.

A cradle rocking you into a timeless place for healing and restoration.

Your body and mind surrender to this mesmerizing and comforting rhythm.

Your eyes are so heavy,

Your body so tired,

That you are happy for this bed racing through the landscape beneath the stars.

You sink into its support,

Knowing that sleep may bring you to any dream.

To any cherished place you wish to go.

The sense of fluidity returns as you settle into the bed,

Your head atop a mountain of pillows.

A welcome draft comes in,

The air is cool on your face and perfect to get you to deep sleep.

The lingering scent of the night outside harmoniously joins the smell of fresh linens.

The sounds and sensations are a sleep aid in themselves.

You allow yourself to appreciate this experience from the comfort of this perfect night.

You are fully supported as you drift on the train.

The clicking and clacking become the sounds that lead you to sleep.

Your body knows how to sleep.

Just as naturally as all the other beings that find rest on this quiet night.

You feel yourself letting go of it all.

You welcome the incoming waves of sleep that arrive as the train rocks you back and forth.

A floating sensation comes,

Drifting on the waves of sleep that undulate like the gentle ripples on the tracks.

So very tired.

So very much at ease.

Your heart rate naturally slows down.

Your body welcoming the chance to go slower as you embrace each soothing sensation.

You raise the wand once more,

This time leaving sparkling celestial light.

Everywhere in your body.

Feel the coolness of its reach,

Finding every cell and inviting them to sleep.

With each gentle wave of this sleepy wand,

You count.

Becoming more relaxed as your body becomes heavier.

In harmony with the chugging train comes the sweet,

Welcome tugging of slumber.

It invites you to come along and return to the dreamscapes inspired by your imagination.

And the soundtrack of the night train in motion.

One.

Two.

Three.

Drifting deeper and deeper into the soft cushion of the night.

Letting go a little more with each gentle exhale.

Approaching the bleary borders of sleep.

As dreamy as the blurry world beyond the train windows.

To the soles of your feet.

Every fiber of your being embraces the stillness of the night.

Feeling profoundly relaxed and ready for sleep.

As the train's soft sounds continue to lull you as you simply give in.

Surrendering to the ever gentle sway of the train car.

As every part of you welcomes the comforting,

Healing arrival of slumber.

Finding serenity.

Finding peace.

Finding sleep.

It's time to dream away.

Reviews

Puts me and my husband right back to sleep. Thank you so much for all of your stories.

Thank you for putting me back to sleep many nights for years now. I so appreciate your dedicated efffort Michelle♥️

I woke up in the night & this soothing train sent me back to sleep. Thank you, Michelle.

Thank you, Michelle🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Perfect to guide me through the night, excited about an upcoming trip overseas…Oh, the sound of the train tracks…🙏🏻🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🙏🏻

Thank you, Michelle! I used this to fall asleep last night and it worked perfectly. It will definitely be used repeatedly especially those nights I can’t fall back to sleep. 💙

Peacefull and relaxing just what I need at a very stressful time in my life thank you x

Love riding trains and hearing the track tracks was great. Wish there was more time of just the motion but I’m happy to have found this meditation!