Good night,
My love.
It's time to rest.
Make sure you're lying down or seated in a very comfortable position.
If you're not quite settled yet,
Take a moment now.
I'll wait for you.
Now gently close your eyes.
Let's take the longest breath of the day together.
A slow,
Deep inhale.
Hold softly for 4,
3,
2,
1.
And slowly exhale.
Now,
Let's do it again.
A deep inhale.
4,
3,
2,
1.
And a long,
Gentle exhale.
Now,
Allow your body to relax.
Bring one hand to your heart and one hand to your belly.
Can you feel your heart beating?
Can you feel your belly rising and falling with each breath?
Can you feel your body?
This is you.
A beautiful child,
Loved,
Safe,
And ready to rest.
What you did today was enough.
You were enough.
Even if you didn't complete everything on that endless to-do list called life,
Today was still meaningful.
Maybe today was a day of learning.
A day of intention.
A day of attention.
A day of allowing yourself to feel.
Some feelings may have been light and joyful.
Some may have been heavy.
Some of us smiled.
Some of us laughed.
Some of us cried.
And all of it was human.
And all of it was beautiful.
Your feelings are part of what makes you unique,
Sensitive,
Alive,
A beautiful human being.
Now,
Gently move the hand from your belly up to your chest.
Wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a big hug.
A loving,
Warm,
Tight hug.
And softly repeat after me,
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you so much.
Now,
Slowly release your arms and let your hands rest comfortably by your sides.
When I was a child in Brazil,
My mother used to sing me a lullaby in Portuguese.
I would like to sing it for you now.
It goes like this.
Boi,
Boi,
Boi da cara preta Pega essa criança que tem medo de careta Let the sound of these words wrap around you like a blanket.
You are safe.
You are loved.
You did beautifully today.
Sleep tight,
My love.
Sweet dreams.
And I will see you in the morning.