Hello my dear,
Welcome to this meditation for calm.
I encourage you to get into a comfortable position where you can be lying down.
Lying down in a relaxed,
Comfortable position.
Then gently closing your eyes and feeling the support beneath you.
Bring your attention to your breath.
Notice it rhythmically coming in and going out.
Feel your body begin to relax.
Your muscles release any tension they are holding.
Immerse yourself in the present moment.
Now in your mind's eye,
I'd like you to picture a lake.
Maybe it's one you've been to before.
Maybe it's from a picture.
Or maybe it's from your imagination.
Bring the image of the lake into focus in your mind.
Notice how the light dances on the surface of the lake.
The sunlight dances on the water and reflects like glittering jewels.
Sometimes the lake is calm and glassy,
Perfectly reflecting everything that passes over it.
Birds,
Clouds,
Sun,
Moon,
Stars.
Other times the surface is choppier.
As the wind blows,
Waves move across the surface.
During the winter,
The surface of the lake might be frozen over.
Our minds are often like the surface of the lake.
During difficult times,
They become choppy and upset.
But under the surface,
Calm is always available.
In your mind,
Hear the gentle sound of the water lapping against the shore.
Again and again,
The water comes forward and then retreats.
Forward.
Forward.
No hurry.
No rush.
As you listen to the sound of the water,
Feel the sense of calm in your body and your mind.
You are at peace.
You are not hurried or rushed.
Listen as the birds in the trees softly chirp.
Feel the breeze brush lightly against your skin.
Look at the light dancing on the surface of the lake.
Continue viewing your lake for a few more moments.
Let the peace and calm envelop you.
Notice how it fills your soul.
Now bring your attention back to your breath.
Slowly breathe in.
Hold your breath for a few seconds and then slowly exhale.
Feeling any leftover tension melt away from you.
Gently opening your eyes,
Reacquainting yourself with your surroundings.
You are calm and at rest.
