The Best Is Yet To Come: Healing Sleep Visualization

Journey to a futuristic mountain sanctuary where fear and self-doubt dissolve into a "blue hour" of healing and boundless possibility. Using the power of neuroplasticity and vivid visualization, this practice invites you to release the weight of the day and drift into a restorative sleep, centered in the certainty that your best days are still ahead. It's time to dream away.

Transcript

Tonight's deep sleep meditation will help you experience a night free of self-doubt as you open your heart to the boundless possibilities of the future you are listening to.

The best is yet to come.

Relax as the words of this practice inspire your imagination so you may journey to a world where all your deepest hopes and dreams beautifully unfold.

Allow the sound waves to wrap around you like a gentle current,

Carrying you into a realm of believing.

In this precious time before bed,

Let go of any notion that your dreams are out of reach.

Because no matter what you have faced,

And no matter how magnetic negative thoughts and emotions may be at times,

Right now you find it's easy to release their field of energy.

The imagination creates scenarios that feel very real to the mind and body.

So tonight,

I encourage you to use your innate creative powers to imagine beyond all current realities and perceptions.

To imagine better.

Your inner spirit deserves to soar during this time for restoration.

Begin with the understanding that hope is not a passive wish.

It is the fuel that may feed a firestorm of positive change.

Statistics in human psychology reveal that those who cultivate hope are significantly more resilient,

Finding pathways where others see walls.

We must remember that dreaming is a form of planning.

While it may feel like merely a delightful escape,

By visualizing the best tonight,

You are creating the blueprints for your life.

You are holding the space for possibilities to breathe.

So snuggle up and get cozy.

Because you deserve to feel the best you can as you set the tone for the night.

It's time to dream away.

Welcome to Michelle's Meditation Sanctuary.

Let this sanctuary be your sanctuary of hope.

I am Michelle and you may consider my voice as one of a friend from another lifetime who remembers the childlike part of you that was able to daydream effortlessly and believed in the magic of the world.

I am here to serve as the voice in your life that sparks belief and encourages audacious dreaming.

Together,

We will create new pathways in your mind,

Leveraging the incredible power of neuroplasticity to help you feel deeply connected with your desires.

We're not going to dismiss any past experiences or current challenges,

But we are going to gently set aside anything that interferes with a sleepy oasis.

It's okay to take a break from analyzing every outcome.

Put away the mental ledger.

We're not limiting ourselves.

Your mental holiday begins here and you are free to fall asleep whenever you desire.

Helen Keller once said,

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.

Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

Before we journey deeper,

Take a moment to validate the weight you may have been carrying.

It is a profound truth that no soul in history has lived without a time that felt entirely uncertain.

Every visionary,

Every ancestor,

And every hero you admire has stood exactly where you are,

In the fog and sure of the next step.

Uncertainty is not a sign that you are lost.

It's the signal to consider a new pathway to clarity,

Leading with what feels authentic to you.

As you lie here in the comfort of bedtime,

Remember the best is yet to come.

Lift your arms overhead and stretch your legs if that feels nice.

Use this last stretch of the day to release everything that no longer serves your highest good.

Plop them down playfully without a care.

Feel your limbs sink into the profound support of your bed.

Prepare to go into the sanctuary of your body and mind.

In this internal world,

You are an alchemist of dreams.

Allow yourself to feel the magic of these words as once more you say to yourself quietly,

The best is yet to come.

Something need not be a fact for the body to feel that a thought is true.

So we must be very careful with the words we repeat.

Words become thoughts,

Which become the lenses through which we experience everything.

They define our path.

And any time they lead you to unpleasant places,

You may simply tell your mind,

That's enough.

Your awareness is the key.

Thoughts and feelings are not facts.

They are merely weather patterns.

And the season is changing.

Turn your attention to your breath and give it the intention of hope and unlimited potential.

Let out a sigh and then inhale slowly through your nose.

You may even open your mouth and yawn.

Even a pretend yawn becomes real very quickly.

It triggers the most pleasurable response from the vagus nerve.

And then sigh and let go.

And as you inhale again,

Think of your intention.

Your belly and chest fill with air as your heart fills with purpose.

You can choose to be as stubborn with elevating your intention as the repetitive thoughts in your mind can be.

Feel empowered.

Choose to believe that the best is yet to come.

Enjoy another round of breathing at your own pace.

Inhaling,

Yawning,

And sighing.

Notice how nice it feels to say to yourself,

Right now I get to believe that the best waits for me.

One more time.

Continue with this pattern.

Take up all the space you want in the sanctuary of your room.

And when you're ready,

Sigh and return your breath to normal.

Throughout this night of healing,

Every intake of breath delivers to every cell in your body.

That you are evolving.

And as you hear the words,

The best is yet to come,

Allow them to land without pressure.

They wrap around you in a nurturing swaddle.

Arriving without expectation or new responsibilities.

These words act like a new stretch for your mind.

They may feel unfamiliar,

And that's okay.

You are a resilient being,

Who can also be flexible.

So lean into the delicate balance between strength and fluidity.

As you heal,

Your nervous system becomes more adaptable.

You may even feel the expansion now.

A stretch within your mind.

The kind of flexibility a new rubber band enjoys.

The beautiful satiny stretch of colorful saltwater taffy.

Embrace the gentle flex you feel as you say to yourself,

The best is yet to come.

In this moment of believing,

You are open to accepting what is.

And from that place,

Shaping what will be,

All the tension in your body goes away.

The mind loves to have a plan in order to self-regulate.

And you no longer resist the possibility of feeling a little better.

There is no rush.

Be gentle with your soul.

Even if your choice tonight is simply believing in the possibility of believing.

That is enough.

Believe in the comfort of your space.

Believe in the idea that you are loved.

Believe in not having to control every single detail.

Believe in celebrating all that you can change and make better as you embark on a path to a future world.

This transition is the heart of your journey tonight.

As you enter a realm where the laws of physics and the perceived limitations of the past no longer apply.

Imagine yourself on a beautiful walk at twilight.

You ascend a path,

Leaving the heavy,

Humid air of a valley behind.

That air,

Thick with the residue of should-haves and could-haves,

Begins to thin and cool as you rise.

You are being carried upward,

Feeling weightless,

And drifting along the path as a cool,

Early evening breeze kisses your skin.

Your clothes are breathable and lightweight,

Giving a delightful,

Tactile reminder of your connection to this world around you.

Ancient evergreen trees lie in the path,

Whispering in motion and imparting their resinous perfume around you.

Your breaths are deep and satisfying as you take in the cool,

Healing tonic of fragrant mountain air.

Your feet land on the pebbled pathway,

Finding your balance with grace and ease.

You feel as deeply rooted and grounded to the mountain as the centuries-old trees that surround you and form a canopy of life overhead.

The other inhabitants of the mountains go about their business,

Taking on a gentle pace as the sun disappears.

They add to the soundscape with chirps and hoots and animated chatter.

Their presence makes you feel part of something greater.

You take your time,

Appreciating the strength of your body.

A body that has carried you through this life and its every challenge.

And every blessing.

The trees open up to a clearing at the summit,

Nestled into the ancient rock like a diamond in a setting.

You see your futuristic sanctuary.

You sigh and feel an instant transformation in your chest as an undeniable lightness arrives.

Your whole body seems to quietly and delightfully buzz,

In harmony with this beautiful home.

It is designed to respond to the very frequency of your soul.

As the sky deepens,

Floating orbs of light strung throughout the trees turn on in dreamy,

Golden hues.

You continue on the path,

Ascending a small knoll to the home.

This grassy hill is rife with tiny,

Opal flowers fluttering in the night air.

A halo of light appears around this mountain haven,

Reflecting off a gleaming,

Moonstone patio and the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of the home.

You ascend three stairs to a patio,

Removing your shoes and placing them on a welcome mat.

The patio beneath your bare feet is cool,

Seamless,

And offers an otherworldly smoothness,

Comforting the soles of your feet after a long day.

In this blue hour,

The moonstone drinks in the indigo light of the sky,

Casting a soft,

Bioluminescent glow upward against your skin.

The air here is thin and sweet,

Carrying the scent of crushed pine needles,

Cold minerals,

And a hint of blooming wildflowers that thrives even in the clouds.

As you walk toward the sanctuary,

The glass walls,

Transparent and some curved like a drop of water,

Sense your approach.

They don't just open,

They seem to breathe,

Vibrating at a frequency that instantly calms your nervous system.

Inside,

The space is designed for adaptability.

The walls are infused with a smart glass technology that reflects your internal state.

If you feel a need for warmth,

The glass takes on a sunset hue of amber and rose gold.

If you seek deep peace,

It shifts to a velvety,

Late-night teal.

Every surface is polished.

Every edge and soft curve is clean and seems to mirror the natural landscape that surrounds you.

Everything is fluid,

Promising to adapt to exactly how you feel right now.

You feel so heard and seen,

And this validation is more comforting than you may have imagined.

The mountain peaks surround you,

Standing like silent sentinels.

They've seen so much throughout so much time that even they are aware that the best is yet to come.

Their jagged silhouettes are softened by a thin,

Pearly veil of rising mist that dampens the night.

The conifers sway in a secret dance with the wind that somehow matches the slow,

Steady tempo of your heart.

The more your inner world slows down,

The more the outside world seems to mirror these adjustments.

On a minimalist glass pedestal,

On the patio,

Near an array of cozy,

Cushioned chairs,

Candles flicker in prismatic jars.

The honeyed light illuminates the outline of a crystal bottle.

There is a note beneath it,

A note featuring familiar handwriting that you recognize as your own.

The soft linen paper contains a note from your future self,

Written with intention,

Kindness,

And from a blaze of deep contentment.

The letter encourages you to take a moment to dream,

With instructions about the crystal bottle.

The bottle contains a bubble wand and a solution for imagining.

As the stars begin to twinkle in the night sky,

You indulge in this invitation from your future self.

You pick up the bottle,

Feeling its crystal rivets in your palm.

You walk toward the edge of the patio and raise the silver wand.

It is cool in your hand,

A conductor for your intent.

You dip it into the gleaming fluid that resembles liquid starlight.

You take that deep,

Indulgent,

And expansive mountain breath.

You feel the blue hour air travel down into your lungs,

Clearing out the old,

And making room for the new.

You purse your lips and blow,

Feeling the muscles in your cheeks as you create a bubble with complete ease.

The bubble emerges,

A perfect sphere of iridescent film.

It takes on the soothing blue cast of the evening.

Within it,

You see the manifestation of all you envision when the best is yet to come.

The bubble continues to grow as the images within become clearer.

You see your future playing out even better than you have imagined it,

As the bubble undulates and expands.

The breeze lifts it higher,

So it's just above you,

Like a hot air balloon you're peering into.

And as it drifts above,

You don't just see the future,

You feel it.

You see your personal journey as a path of light.

Your body radiates vitality,

And your eyes hold clarity and peace.

You see yourself achieving things that once felt impossible.

But from this mountain height,

They look inevitable.

The bubble shimmers with a satiny,

Taffy-like stretch.

It expands as you play around,

Imagining new circumstances.

As you exhale,

The bubble propels forward,

Untouchable and impenetrable.

You watch it float over the mountain edge,

A beacon of your own becoming.

And as a wave of hope,

Of positive feelings for the best that is yet to come,

You take in the shine of the rising moon and smile.

You settle in the confidence and knowing that you are on the right path.

And as you decide to dip the wand again,

Carefully bringing it to your lips,

As you fill the bubble with a hopeful intention.

For those whom you love most in this life,

This bubble is a warm,

Glowing apricot color.

In its surface,

You see the faces of loved ones.

But they are transformed.

The lines of worry have vanished.

You see them thriving in their own unique purposes.

You see the community of your heart.

The souls you feel most connected to are interconnected by threads of gold.

This bubble is rich with homey,

Spirited scents that bring you a feeling of peace and deep appreciation.

As the bubble sails into the night sky,

Your breath directs it with a love that radiates from your heart and the softness that comes from your smile.

You let go,

Watching it drift toward the valley,

A gift of grace for everyone you love.

As the night sky deepens into bands of deep blues and midnight purple,

You set your sights on a third bubble.

Your lips narrowly avoid the wand as you blow your wishes for the planet into it.

The bubble that forms is a deep,

Swirling,

Malachite green.

It is for the Earth.

As it grows,

You see the planet's lungs,

The great forests expanding.

You see the heartbeat of the oceans.

You see a world where technology and nature have at last become a single,

Beautiful symphony.

You can almost feel the cool spray of a waterfall and the scent of rain on dry soil.

Emanating from the bubble,

It is the Earth's best day and you are witness to it.

As the bubble takes off toward the canopy of trees,

The branches softly nudge it along toward the mountain peaks.

As if they are giving high-fives of encouragement,

You find yourself feeling waves of sleepiness arriving.

But have a vision in mind for the best that is yet to come.

For all of humanity.

You dip the wand and close your eyes,

Feeling the breeze on your body and the strength in your legs that ground you down.

You open your eyes and bring the wand up,

Slowly blowing the largest bubble of all.

It is transparent.

It holds every color of the rainbow.

This is for humanity.

Within it,

You see the end of the long winter of human conflict.

You see community,

Peace,

And joy.

You see scores of kind souls in every corner of the planet,

Looking at the same stars with a sense of connection and hope.

You see a world where kindness is the currency and curiosity is the bridge.

The bubble pulsates with a low,

Comforting hum,

The sound of billions of hearts beating as one.

You let it go,

And it encompasses the entire horizon.

A translucent veil of hope over the world.

You turn back to your sanctuary,

Moonlight to the bedroom.

All the peace you feel in your heart makes room for an easy come down from the day.

Tiredness stirs in the clarity of your mind,

And you know inside the futuristic home your needs are easily met.

Cleansing yourself of the day,

And dressing in the most comfortable sleepwear.

The room is the perfect temperature.

The pristine mountain air circulates through the blue shadows of the cozy space.

You inhale deeply and sigh as you collapse into the modern mattress,

And its responsive comfort.

The mattress adjusts to the weight of your body,

Supporting you as if you are floating in a warm,

Moonlit saline pool beneath the stars.

Positioned under the soothing weight of your blanket,

You swaddle yourself,

And as wonderful as this moment feels,

As relaxed as you become,

You consider that even so.

And it all begins with a dream.

You peer out the glass walls from your bed.

Seeing the slightest glint of the bubbles,

You cast into the night.

Their tiny,

Pulsing lights fade into the blue expanse,

And you hand off to the greatest forces of the infinite universe.

You close your eyes.

You feel that taffy stretch in your mind once more,

That satiny flexibility that is so very much ready for sleep and the dreams to come.

Your neuroplasticity is at work,

Rewiring the way you look at life while you rest,

Finding bliss,

Finding healing,

Finding serenity.

Reviews

My new phrase will now be “the best is yet to come.” I have a move across the country later this year to my daughter’s & this will be my focus with such a big change. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you, Michelle.

Thank you kindly Michelle for this practice! I was feeling somewhat anxious about a meeting today & needed a boost of self confidence. In a sea of negativity, I truly appreciate your support! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗