Alright,
We are going to settle in by taking some nice belly breaths.
You can close your eyes by gently softening them down now or leave them open however you feel comfortable.
Placing one hand over your heart and the other on your belly,
We are going to breathe in through our nose and exhale through our mouth.
Again,
In through our nose and exhaling out through our mouth.
Taking a couple more breaths on your own at your own pace.
Really feeling that breath go down into your belly as your hand rises and falls back down as you exhale.
Your body is becoming relaxed,
Your mind is becoming calm and at ease.
We are ready to flow into our imagination and creativity.
We are now ready to journey into a magical world where anything is possible.
Imagine yourself stepping into your chosen setting,
The setting of where your story begins.
Are you at a sunny beach,
Atop a snowy mountain,
In a lush magical forest or perhaps under the sparkling blue sea?
Picture it clearly in your mind.
Feel yourself fully arriving in this place.
Look around you.
What do you see?
Notice the colors,
The images and the details that show up.
Is the sky a bright blue or maybe it is cloudy and gray?
Are there waves rolling onto the shore or tall ancient trees surrounding you?
Whatever you see is perfect,
Just the way it is.
Now listen.
What can you hear in this magical place?
Maybe the birds are singing,
Rustling leaves.
Is the wind whispering in your ear or you hear a gentle splash of water?
Allow the sounds to bring you to your setting and really make this place come to life.
Taking a deep breath in through your nose.
Exhale it out.
Notice the scents around you.
What do you smell?
Can you smell the fresh ocean air,
The earthy scent of the forest or the crisp mountain breeze?
Feel the ground beneath your feet now.
What are you standing on?
Is it soft sand,
Cool grass or dirt?
Smooth stones slippery from the water?
Reach out,
Touch something near you.
What do you feel?
Does it have a certain texture or temperature?
Now imagine you taste something.
Perhaps a juicy fruit,
A cool sip of water or a mix of something salty and sweet.
Experience the flavor as it touches your tongue.
As you explore this beautiful place in your mind,
Begin to notice who's around you.
Are there animals,
Magical creatures,
Friends that you know or are about to meet?
Or is your family surrounding you?
Maybe you're all alone on this adventure.
See their faces,
Their expressions and feel them there with you.
They are here to join you on this journey.
Notice how you feel in this place.
Are you excited,
Curious,
Peaceful or perhaps a mix of emotions?
Let these feelings flow through you as you connect deeper to your setting and all that is before you.
Now as you stand in this magical place ready to begin your adventure,
Take a moment to check in with yourself.
What adventure awaits you here?
What will you discover or explore?
There are so many possibilities to where your story can take you.
You are the creator.
When you're ready,
Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale it out.
Opening your eyes now,
Bringing with you the vivid details and feelings of your magical setting.
You are now ready to create a story together,
Filled with imagination and wonder.
Remember,
This is your storytelling journey.
Possibilities are limitless.
