Hello and welcome to this simple sleep meditation.
This is Kristen Wise,
Wise Holistic Healing,
And I'm going to guide you down into a restful and rejuvenating deep sleep.
You may hear the boat rocking and wind and rain and just allow these things to help you settle into this meditation and to really let go and relax.
It's common that a busy mind tries to keep us from making this leap from awake to asleep.
So I'm going to give us one last chance to think about all these things.
A last chance to go through any worries or concerns that you might have that may be keeping you from a restful night's sleep.
So go ahead and think as hard as you can about anything that's stuck in your mind.
And when you do this,
You only give each thought one chance to think about it and then you will let it go.
As each thought arises that keeps you from feeling relaxed,
Say to that thought,
Okay,
I've acknowledged you,
So now you must leave and continue.
Think of your thoughts,
Only give them one chance to present themselves and say,
Now is the time for you to go.
Just going to give you a few minutes here to do that.
As you watch these thoughts coming in,
Notice how less repetitive they get.
You are emptying these thoughts out by actively letting each of them go.
If something arises that you've already thought about,
Demand that you are letting it go once and for all because you deserve a restful sleep.
We only have a moment longer to think of anything that's left and then the letting go is complete.
Restful sleep is natural for you.
It's natural for everyone.
However,
Up until now,
You've allowed your thoughts to have control over you,
Keeping you from getting the slumber that you deserve.
But now you are done with this habit because restful sleep is natural to you and overthinking is unnecessary and unnatural.
Good,
You're doing exactly what you've been needing to for so long.
Only one last chance to see any thoughts coming in and say to them,
Leave my mind so I can have a natural and restful sleep that I deserve.
And as these daily concerns continue to fade and become less aggressive in your mind,
You start to notice that your body is becoming lighter.
Your mind too feels lighter.
A gentle floating sensation sweeps over you and this is the most relaxed you've felt in a very long time.
Good,
Good.
Notice the slight sound of your gentle breath.
It reminds you of a calm breeze or a serene ocean or perhaps a clear stream trickling by.
Your breath is very similar to those scenes in nature because your breath is the most natural thing in this world.
Your breath slows a bit more,
Which means you are very relaxed and ready to doze off into a beautiful sleep.
It's been so long since you've been able to fall asleep easily and your body welcomes the sensation.
Your mind has been so kind in letting go of any repetitive thoughts because you've acknowledged them and you've firmly ordered them to leave.
Your mind listens very well to instructions.
Allow your mind to drift and to wander to the thought of a soft and fluffy pillow.
You may be lucky enough to be laying down on one right now.
If not,
Just imagine this pillow and feel its softness supporting you,
Feeling how it was created just for you to rest your head upon.
The truth is it was designed by someone who wished for you to have a happy night's sleep every night.
So give thanks to the creator of this soft,
Comfy pillow.
It's a very important tool in a restful sleep.
The sound of my voice becomes distant now and the sensations of sleep are drawing very closely.
The frequency of sleep sweeps over you and is a very pleasant feeling.
These gentle sensations come very natural to you.
You sleep deeply and soundly.
You can almost sense the feeling of being a tiny baby when sleep comes this often and easily.
When you were a baby,
Your breath filled your belly and soothed you.
You were wrapped in very soft blankets by those who cared for you.
People cared for you when you were a baby and you were and were delighted to see you restfully sleeping.
They know how important it is to rejuvenate ourselves with sleep and they smiled as they watched you close your eyes and your sweet face.
You slept easily and nicely then when you were a little baby,
Just as you do now upon your soft pillow.
You sleep deeply and soundly.
You can barely notice your breath now because it's slow to only what is needed for a deep and restful sleep.
This is completely natural and it feels wonderful.
Good.
I'm delighted to see you sleeping so well.
You deserve this.
You sleep deeply and soundly.
You deserve a restful sleep.
You deserve a natural slumber.
You deserve to let go of these unnecessary thoughts.
You deserve to sleep in a way that feels completely rejuvenated when you rise.
Everyone you know also deserves to see you well rested and are overjoyed to hear this news when you tell them that you are getting a natural sleep that you need every single night.
You sleep deeply and soundly.
Your dreams are constructive and offer a space of learning.
Your dreams contribute to a happy and wakeful life.
Your dreams compliment your good qualities and offer feelings of completion.
Let the dreamy feeling flow and float now,
Taking you all different kinds of wonderful places,
Having important experiences.
You sleep deeply and soundly.
Now it's effortless for you to go to sleep.
Simply practice this meditation technique every single night for a few weeks so that you fully retain this wonderful habit.
Good.
Sleep comes easily for you.
Sleeping soundly is natural for you.
Those you love are delighted that you are sleeping so deeply and getting the rest you need.
It is your human right to always get a good night's sleep.
And it is your human right to be completely rejuvenated when you arise.
You deserve this.
You always have.
Now just let my voice completely fade away and enjoy this rest you naturally experience.
Sleep well.
