Cozy As A Kitten

Cozy as a kitten is inspired by my adopting a very precious, sweet 6-month-old kitten from the shelter. I've come to realize how much these little animals share their love with all who surround them, and how therapeutic their purrs/fun-loving nature can be. Witnessing how cozy my kitty has become as she's blossomed into comfort, viewing life through the lens of her eyes brings in a perspective for deep relaxation through envisioning ourselves as the main character in our life to be a kitten settling into comfort.

Great for all ages! The kitten metaphor softens inner dialogue and activates the parasympathetic nervous system. It gently disengages the mind from overthinking by focusing on softness, warmth, and stillness. Invokes a sense of inner child safety and nurturance.

Animal imagery can feel especially grounding and healing.

Transcript

Welcome to this calm moment,

Tonight you are going to rest just like a sleepy kitten,

Warm,

Safe and completely at ease.

Let your body settle and take a slow deep breath in through your nose,

Now gently exhale out through your mouth,

Again inhale slowly and let it go out through your mouth,

Feel yourself softening like a little ball of fluff sinking into a warm blanket,

Picture yourself in a cozy quiet space,

Maybe a sunlit windowsill or a soft basket by the fireplace,

You are curled up like a kitten,

Tucked in,

Tail to nose,

Breathing gently,

Peacefully,

With each breath feel your body getting heavier,

Your muscles relaxing,

Your thoughts slowing down,

Let go of your day,

You don't need to chase anything right now,

You don't need to do anything,

You are safe and held and home,

Imagine gentle hands stroking the top of your head,

Comforting,

Steady and full of love,

Your ears relax,

Your eyes grow heavy and your little heartbeat slows to a calm sleepy rhythm,

Just like a kitten in its favorite spot,

You are wrapped in warmth,

Surrounded by peace and drifting into dreams,

Breathe in softness,

Breathe out everything else,

Let sleep come to you as easy as curling up and letting go,

You are cozy,

You are calm,

You are safe,

Goodnight little one,

Sleep well,

Sweet dreams.

Reviews

Simple calming and relaxing! Thank you for the guided meditation.