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Disconnecting From Thoughts For A Deep & Peaceful Sleep

by Paul McCann

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This meditation will guide you into a deep and restful sleep. By allowing and acknowledging your thoughts (rather than trying not to think), you can consciously let them go, allowing you to drift easily to sleep. Practice nightly for a few weeks to gain the most benefit from the practice and create a new habit of easily falling asleep. Suitable for anyone experiencing insomnia or struggling to fall asleep.

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Transcript

Good evening and thank you for joining me.

I'm going to guide you down into a restful and rejuvenating deep sleep.

It is very common that a busy mind will try to keep you from making the transition from awake to sleep.

So I'm going to give you one last chance to think about all these things.

One last chance to go through any worries or concerns that you have that are keeping you from getting a good restful night's sleep.

So now,

Go ahead and think as hard as you can about anything that's stuck in your mind.

But when you do this,

You only give each thought one chance to think about it,

Then you will let it go.

As each thought arises that keeps you from feeling relaxed,

You can say to that thought,

Okay,

Thank you,

Now you must leave.

So think your thoughts,

But only give them one chance to present themselves and say,

Now it is time for you to go.

As you watch these thoughts coming,

Notice how less repetitive they become.

You are emptying these thoughts out by actively letting each one go.

If something arises that you have already just thought about,

Demand that you are letting it go once and for all,

Because you deserve a restful sleep.

You only have a few moments longer to think about anything that's left,

Then letting it go completely.

Restful sleep is natural for you,

As it is natural for all of us.

However,

Up until now,

You may have allowed your thoughts to control you,

Keeping you from getting that restful sleep you deserve.

But now you are done with that habit,

Because restful sleep is natural for you,

And overthinking is unnecessary and unnatural.

Only one last chance to see any thoughts coming and say to them,

Leave my mind so that I have the natural restful sleep that I deserve.

And as these daily concerns fade and become less aggressive in your mind,

You find your body feels lighter.

You also find that 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.

You notice the slight sound of your gentle breath,

And maybe it reminds you of a calm breeze,

Or a serene ocean,

Or perhaps a clear stream trickling by.

Your breath is very similar to these scenes in nature,

Because your breath is the most natural thing in this world.

Your breath slows a bit more,

And shows 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 so easily,

And your body welcomes this sensation.

Your mind has been so kind in letting go of any repetitive thoughts,

Because you acknowledge them,

And then firmly ordered them to leave.

Your mind listens very well to your instruction,

And now allowing your mind to drift and wander to the thought of a soft and fluffy pillow.

Or perhaps it's a firm pillow,

Which ever suits you.

You may be lucky enough to be laying on one right now.

Just imagine this pillow,

And feel its comfort 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 you a happy night's sleep every night.

Give thanks to the creator of this soft,

Comforting pillow.

It's such an important tool in a restful sleep.

The sound of my voice becomes distant now,

And the sensations of sleep are drawing very close.

The frequency of sleep sweeps over your mind,

And it feels very good.

These gentle sensations come very naturally for you.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

You can almost sense the feeling of being a tiny baby,

When sleep came often and easily.

When you were a baby,

Your breath filled your belly and soothed you.

You were wrapped in various soft blankets by those who cared for you.

People cared for you when you were a baby,

And were delighted to see you restfully sleeping.

They knew how important it was to rejuvenate ourselves with sleep.

They smiled as they watched your closed eyes and sweet face.

You slept easily and nicely then,

When you were a little baby,

Just as you do now upon your comforting pillow.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

You can barely notice your breath now,

Because it is slowed to only what is needed for a deep and restful sleep.

This is completely natural,

And it feels wonderful.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

You deserve a restful sleep.

You deserve a restful slumber.

You deserve to let go of unnecessary thoughts.

You deserve to sleep in a way that you feel completely rejuvenated when you rise.

Everyone you know also deserves to see you well rested.

And they are overjoyed to hear this news when you tell them that you are getting the natural sleep that you need every single night.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

Your dreams contribute to a happy wakeful life.

Let the dreamy feeling float and flow now,

Taking you in all different kinds of directions and to wonderful places.

You sleep deeply and soundly.

Now it is effortless for you to get to sleep.

Practice this meditation technique every single night for a few weeks so that you fully retain this wonderful habit.

Sleep comes easily for you.

Sleeping soundly is natural for you.

Those you love are delighted that you sleep so deeply,

Getting the rest you deserve.

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 rise.

You deserve this now,

And you always have.

And now just let my voice completely fade away and enjoy the rest you naturally experience.

Meet your Teacher

Paul McCannAdelaide, Australia

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