Hello,
This is Lu and I welcome you to this sleep meditation Tonight I invite you to drift into rest as we embark on a night train journey to Vienna Consider me your friendly companion on these nightly adventures,
The ones that always leads us somewhere soothing,
Somewhere safe,
Somewhere your mind can finally rest Tonight's journey is especially close to my heart,
Last year I travelled by night train from Zurich to Vienna and it was one of those quietly beautiful experiences that stays with you,
The gentle rhythm of the tracks,
The warm glow of the cabin,
The feeling of being cocooned in motion while the world outside slipped into silence,
It all felt like stepping into a dream long before sleep arrived,
And now I'd love to recreate that feeling for you,
So settle in,
Get comfortable and allow the night to gather around you Let your body find its place in the bed,
As if the mattress is quietly welcoming you home after a long day Feel your pillow supporting the weight of your head,
Soft and familiar,
Inviting your thoughts to quiet Let your blanket rest over you,
Like a gentle embrace,
Warm,
Protective and grounding Take a slow breath in,
And as you exhale,
Imagine the world outside dimming,
Quieting,
Fading into the background Now let your awareness drift through your body,
Gently and quickly,
Like a soft wave of relaxation moving from head to toes Start at the top of your head,
Soften your forehead,
Relax your jaw Let your neck release any tension,
And your shoulders melt downward,
Unhooking themselves from the day Feel the warmth spreading down your arms,
Through your elbows,
Into your hands all the way to the tips of your toes Your whole body is now settling,
Heavy,
Calm,
Ready for the journey ahead As your body settles and your breath softens,
Imagine yourself arriving at the Zurich main station It's late afternoon,
That golden hour when the day is winding down,
And everything feels a little slower and a little softer The great hall stretches above you,
Calm and spacious Shops glow with warm light,
Little bakeries offering the last pastries of the day Cafes closing their doors,
And somewhere nearby,
The scent of swiss chocolate drifts through the air Rich,
Comforting,
Almost like a hug in the form of a fragrance The station is quiet as this hour,
You walk toward the platforms,
Where the cool evening air meets the warm lights overhead The train tracks stretch out in long silver lines,
Disappearing into the soft blue of the approaching night Your night train is waiting too,
Its windows glowing softly,
Cabins warm and inviting,
Like a sanctuary on wheels It's an older train,
The kind with a touch of nostalgia in every detail The deep blue paint is lightly worn from years of crossing borders And the metal edges carry that soft and polished shine that only time can create Warm light spills from the windows,
Golden and steady,
Giving the whole train a feeling of quiet dignity Like an old friend,
Who has traveled these routes countless times and knows exactly how to cradle you through the night You watch people step aboard,
One by one,
The doors opening with a gentle hiss,
And soon it will be your turn to climb into the warm glow of the cabin awaiting you It's a beautiful,
Luxurious single cabin,
Truthfully designed,
Warm and quietly elegant A soft golden light fills the space,
Reflecting gently off polished wood and brushed metal details that give the room a timeless charm In front of you is a marvellous bed,
Already prepared for the night,
The duvet plush and inviting,
The pillows look soft,
Perfectly fluffed,
Promising a deep rest To one side,
There's a compact private shower,
Sleek,
Modern,
With warm tiles and a subtle scent of fresh linen It feels like a small sanctuary within a sanctuary,
A place where you could wash away the last traces of the day before sinking into sleep And by the window,
There's a comfortable seat with soft fabric shaped to hold you effortlessly Everything in this cabin feels calm and safe,
A perfect cocoon for the night ahead You settle into the cozy warmth of your cabin,
And as you breathe out,
You begin to notice the first quiet signs that the journey is about to begin And then,
With a smooth and confident motion,
The train begins to glide forward No fast,
Just a graceful,
Effortless push into the evening,
Outside your window the platform starts to drift past Warm lights stretching into soft streaks,
Shadows blending into the deepening blue of the night,
The last shapes of Zurich station slowly slipping away As the train glides farther from Zurich,
You turn your gaze toward the window,
And the world outside has already begun to change The city lights fall away,
Replaced by wide stretches of quiet countryside,
Snow blankets the field in smooth,
Untouched layers glowing softly in the last light of the day Dark silhouettes of forests rise in the distance,
Tulpines dusted with white snow,
Standing like silent guardians along the tracks The sun is sinking low now,
Its warm golden light brushing the top of the trees,
Turning the snowy landscape into a shimmery tapestry of soft amber and pale blue For a moment,
It feels as if the whole world is wrapped in a gentle,
Glowing mist,
A golden haze that seems to drift through the window and settle on your body You can almost feel it,
A warm delicate veil of light enveloping you,
Calming your emotion and smoothing the edges of your thoughts It softens your breath,
It quiets your mind,
It brings a sense of peace that feels both grounding and expansive The forest passes by slowly,
Like scenes from a dream,
The snow reflects the fading light in a way that feels almost magical,
As if the evening itself is guiding you deeper into stillness And with every mile,
Every soft turn of the rays,
Your body relaxes a little more,
Your mind drifts a little further,
Carried gently into the night As the train settles into its steady rhythm,
You open a Vienna guidebook,
The soft cabin light falls across the glossy pages Elegant palaces,
With endless windows reflecting the sky,
And the magnificent Schoenbrunn Gardens,
Even in winter,
Perfectly symmetrical and serene,
Stretching out like a dream curved into the snow There's a quiet happiness in the air,
That gentle excitement of traveling toward a place filled with beauty,
History and charm,
You can feel it settling into you too,
Warming you from the inside The pages turn more slowly now,
The train rocks more softly,
And your eyes grow heavier,
Lulled by the rhythm of the rays and the peaceful glow of the cabin And eventually,
The book closes,
Lights dim,
And you let yourself drift into rest As the night train rocks gently beneath you,
Your breath deepens,
Your body grows heavier,
And soon you sleep into a peaceful,
Effortless sleep In that soft,
Drifting place,
You begin to dream,
You see yourself,
Wandering through Vienna,
Wrapped in a gentle winter glow The first thing that reaches you is the warm,
Comforting scent of chocolate,
Rich,
Velvety,
Unmistakable,
Floating from Café Sahera In your dream,
You step inside,
Feeling the cozy warmth,
The quiet clink of porcelain cups,
And the deep aroma of Sachertorte wrapping around you like a sweet embrace The scene shifts without effort,
And suddenly,
You are standing before St.
Stephen's Cathedral,
The bells ring softly,
Echoing through your dream,
Like a distant melody meant only for you Then you find yourself in the world of Empress Sissi,
The imperial palace glowing with golden light You walk through grand halls lined with mirrors,
Corridors filled with whispers of history,
Rooms that feel both majestic and tender,
As if the past is breathing gently around you And another soft turn of the dream carries you into the central café High ceilings,
Marble tables,
Warm lamps glowing like tiny suns People speak in quiet tunes,
Newspapers rustle softly,
And the air is filled with the comforting scent of coffee and pastries You feel timeless here,
As if the world has slowed down just for you Then comes the music,
You are suddenly sitting inside the golden glow of the Musikverein The orchestra begins to play,
Violins rising in warm shimmering waves,
A melody that seems to cradle your heart and carry deeper into the dream And finally,
You drift into a quiet museum hall,
Where Klimt's The Kiss painting glows like a living jewel Gold leaf shimmering,
Figures wrapped in tenderness,
The whole painting radiating warm and devotion Standing before it,
You feel a deep,
Peaceful stillness,
As if the artwork itself is embracing you,
Softening every emotion and calming every thought Vienna unfolds around you like a luminous dream,
Sweet,
Musical,
Elegant and timeless A dream that holds you gently as the night train continues,
Carrying your sleeping body through the quiet of the night And now,
As your dream of Vienna continues to glow softly in your mind,
My voice begins to fade,
Gently,
Slowly,
Like a lantern dimming at the end of the evening And the music will stay with you,
Cradling you in its calm,
Guiding you deeper into a night of marvelous dreams Let yourself to drift,
Float and rest fully,
Tonight your sleep will be sweet and nourishing,
And tomorrow morning you will wake at your habitual hour Feeling refreshed,
Energized and filled with quiet happiness as you open your eyes in your own bed And for now,
Just let go,
Let the night hold you,
Let the dream continue I wish you a pleasant night,
Sweet dreams,
And see you soon
