Welcome to this gentle time of rest and renewal.
Allow yourself to settle into any position that feels most comfortable for you.
Give yourself permission to fully relax,
Knowing that this is your time to simply be.
Let's begin with a few deep gentle breaths to help your body and mind transition into this peaceful state.
Breathe in slowly through your nose,
Filling your lungs completely,
And then exhale softly through your mouth,
Releasing any tension.
Again breathe in deeply,
Drawing in pure calm,
And exhale fully,
Letting go of your day.
One more time,
Breathe in serenity and breathe out any remaining stress.
Now allow your breath to find its natural rhythm.
There's no need to control it.
Simply witness the gentle flow of your breathing,
The peaceful rise and fall,
Each breath gradually helping your body to soften and release.
With each exhale,
Silently repeat to yourself,
I release,
I let go.
Feel how these words gently dissolve any lingering tension.
Feel your shoulders gently relaxing,
Your jaw softening,
Your forehead becoming smooth.
With each exhale,
Allow a wave of calm to flow through your entire body,
From the crown of your head all the way down to your toes.
As you continue to breathe peacefully,
Imagine yourself approaching a beautiful glass sanctuary.
The evening light is soft and golden,
Casting a gentle glow through the glass walls.
As you open the door,
Warm,
Fragrant air embraces you like a comforting blanket.
You step inside and feel the perfect stillness in the air.
The temperature is just right,
Not too warm,
Not too cool.
The gentle humidity wraps around you like a soothing embrace.
Everything here invites you to slow down,
To soften,
To simply be.
Quietly repeat to yourself,
I am safe here,
I am held,
I can completely let go.
As your eyes adjust to the gentle evening light,
You begin to notice butterflies resting on plants and flowers.
Unlike during the day,
These butterflies are now settling into peaceful stillness.
Their wings are folded,
Their movement minimal.
They too are embracing the natural rhythm of evening rest.
Notice the deep blue butterflies,
Their wings now closed,
Resting on broad leaves.
In the soft evening light,
They appear almost like sleeping jewels.
Their quiet presence reminds you that rest is as important as activity,
That stillness has its own wisdom.
Silently acknowledge,
Rest is my natural state,
My body knows how to renew itself,
I trust this perfect rhythm.
Nearby butterflies with soft muted colors blend gently with the evening shadows.
They found perfect spots to rest for the night,
Completely at peace in the growing quiet.
Like them,
You too can release the need to do or be anything more today.
You find a comfortable bench near some gently scented night blooming flowers.
As you settle in,
Feel all the busyness of your day gently melting away.
The sanctuary holds you in perfect safety as you release all effort,
All doing.
Breathe in the soft fragrance,
And with each breath feel a gentle heaviness spreading through your limbs,
A pleasant weight that keeps you perfectly still,
Perfectly at ease.
The soft evening air carries gentle reminders,
Rest is a sacred gift you deserve to receive.
Your wisdom remains even when you're completely still.
Each breath replenishes your entire being.
Tomorrow will unfold in its own perfect way.
This moment of peace is exactly what you need.
Your only task now is to receive this deep rest.
Softly whisper to yourself,
I welcome this deep peace.
I deserve this complete rest.
As the sanctuary grows dimmer with approaching night,
Notice how certain flowers begin to glow with a soft gentle luminescence.
Their quiet light is just enough to create a cocoon of peace around you.
Nothing to achieve,
Nothing to become,
Simply being.
Feel the weight of your body fully supported,
Each point of contact becoming heavier,
More relaxed.
Your shoulders,
Your back,
Your hips,
Your legs,
All surrendering to perfect rest.
Like the butterflies who naturally know when to rest,
Your body carries this same wisdom.
As you prepare for sleep,
Trust your mind and body know exactly how to restore themselves.
All you need to do is allow.
Softly embrace these peaceful truths.
Sleep is a natural healing gift.
My mind deserves this quiet time.
Each moment of rest is deeply nourishing.
I release all concerns until tomorrow.
My body knows exactly what it needs.
Bring your awareness once more to your breath.
Feeling the gentle rhythm,
Each exhale carrying you deeper into relaxation.
Your body growing heavier,
Softer,
More peaceful with every breath.
With each exhale,
Silently repeat,
Deeper rest,
Deeper peace.
As you drift towards sleep,
Carry with you the gentle peace of this sanctuary,
The quiet wisdom of the resting butterflies,
The permission to completely let go.
Sleep will come in its own perfect time,
Just as the butterflies naturally know when to fold their wings for the night.
Rest now in serene stillness.
Tomorrow will unfold as it should.
For now,
There is only this peaceful moment.
This gentle breath.
This perfect rest.
