The Cocoon Of Sleep

It's sometimes a little hard to go to sleep on some nights.

There may be concerns on your mind,

Or anxious thoughts playing out but never leading anywhere.

Now is a time to relax deeply.

Making sure that all distractions are taken care of,

Lie in a position that you find comfortable.

Your mind and body will now begin the journey to a peaceful,

Deep sleep.

You have the ability to turn off any thoughts that keep you awake.

Most of these thoughts can branch out into different scenarios,

Without endings or resolutions.

I'd like you to calmly observe what goes on in your mind.

Without reacting or interacting,

Create some space between you and your thoughts.

Perhaps you can visualise seeing your thoughts as if you were looking through a window,

Or being far enough away to see things from a new perspective.

You are absolutely allowed to relax,

To experience some peace before going to sleep.

Take your time,

And that is what this is,

Your time.

In this moment,

I'd like it to completely be about you,

And nothing else.

Interfere your chest loosening as your breathing cycle lengthens and deepens,

Everything a little smoother,

A little more calmer and relaxed.

Taking notice of each outward breath,

Sense how your whole body begins to sink downwards in relief.

Relaxing is as easy as that,

Allow the automatic cycle of breath to flow smoothly and gently through you.

As you breathe in,

You accept an uplifting energy that begins to circulate around your body.

Breathing out,

You expel any tense sensations which gently relaxes your muscles.

Now every part of you becomes a little cooler,

A little calmer,

And your mind a little quieter.

As your neck and shoulders untighten from this uncomplicated and simplified state,

Your mind becomes clear.

The idea is not to be thoughtless,

But to be mindful of your thoughts.

If you are aware of any thoughts that keep you from reaching a peaceful mood,

Allow them to be expelled with your next breath out.

You are now creating a positive mind space to enjoy and relax within.

You may now think about something pleasant that helps your mind to escape.

It may be a beautiful meadow,

A forest,

A beach,

Or something else.

Building up a picture in your mind,

Place yourself there.

What sights do you see?

What pleasing sounds do you hear?

Visualise it as vividly as you can with all your senses.

As you experience a most tranquil place,

Be aware of how every muscle loosens,

As you enjoy every aspect of your chosen space.

There is no need to think about anything else,

Because time matters not in this place.

You can be as carefree as you wish.

The words that can describe the scene that you see could be delicate,

Soft,

Or luxurious.

Where you find yourself is a place that is sympathetic to your needs.

It is comfortable for your body,

And also soothing for your mind.

Now you begin to see slow moving swirls of pastel colour energy.

There are many of these swirls,

All equally distanced,

Leading far off out of sight.

As these gentle and magical swirls rotate,

You begin to float.

Feeling lighter and more relaxed,

Everything seems like it is in slow motion.

As you smoothly drift upwards,

Any movement is unhurried,

Easy and steady.

Your face muscles loosen immensely,

Your skin now feeling very soft from being in a most contented mind space.

Now weightless,

You float through the swirls of positive energy.

As you pass through each swirl,

Your body loosens immeasurably.

This slow paced space helps you to breathe deeper and longer breaths.

Drifting and floating,

Floating and drifting,

Everything steadily becomes one as you begin to be unaware of anything.

Now tuning out of awareness and into sleep,

You calmly transcend to your own resting state.

Your heartbeat is now much slower,

Your heart now experiencing a slower paced pulse of sleepiness.

Any mind chatter has now ceased as you concentrate solely on yourself.

Every muscle deeply relaxed,

Loosened by your peaceful,

Free mind.

Drifting through each swirl of energy,

You become content with how you feel.

You are comfortable physically and mentally.

Every aspect of what you experience is restful.

As you pass through the last of the swirls,

A dimly lit area with the most extravagant bed is revealed.

Your body now asleep,

It's now time to rest your inner mind,

Your subconscious.

Drifting found the place where you retreat to sleep deep in your mind,

You sense all of it's wonderful healing properties.

As you gently float down onto a very splendid deep mattress,

You are in fact beginning to rest your inner self.

Not only does your body need to rest,

So too does your mind.

Allow your inner self to sink downward into the opulent mattress that you see before you.

Feel a very soft sensation of comfort as you begin to take it even easier.

Even now,

Into the plush mattress,

All of your worries and concerns are left behind.

Here you descend with a carefree attitude of falling asleep.

Your eyes are so so tired,

And as you lie there,

Any inclination to move is disregarded.

Your eyes close once more,

Feeling heavy,

Sleepy and soft.

Letting go further,

You feel the last of any tension leave your muscles as a looseness rolls down your body from head to toe.

Your face becomes easy as it droops into the mattress,

Your jaw unclenched and your neck releasing your shoulders more and more.

Perhaps your mouth opens slightly as you start to drift off into sleep.

Even the muscles behind your ears and the back of your head deflate.

As any tightness shrinks,

Your shoulders and shoulder blades slump with delight at the softness of this new found peacefulness.

As you descend,

Drifting out of awareness on each and every breath,

Releasing the need to be alert in any way.

Now shifting deeper into a safe and cosy slumber,

Your chest unhindered loosens completely.

Your arms melt downwards,

Making your wrists limp,

To release the grasp of your hands,

Each finger now tentatively resting.

Continuing to gently shift into sleep,

Your abdomen assists the sides of your rib cage to expand with each sleepy breath.

That loosened sensation continues to roll down to your hips and thighs,

Where they heavily sink deep into the soft surface of the bed.

Now almost completely asleep,

As you breathe out,

Your legs rest as if they are magnetically brought down into the mattress,

Each ankle now slowly turning each foot into a position of comfort.

You fall asleep.

Now as you relax further,

The pastels swirls,

Begin to slowly and silently rotate around you and the bed you lie upon.

There is no sound to hear,

You can just sense the safety and the comfort.

As the swirls rotate,

They begin to join,

Creating a positive and peaceful space for you to sleep and re-gather your thoughts.

Your breathing deepens further as the swirls become one.

You are now encapsulated in a cocoon of tranquility.

Nothing negative can enter your space nor affect this pleasant state that you now find yourself in.

All of your positive energy is held within this immediate area.

There is no need to think about anything and there is nothing to worry about.

Here you learn to become calm and still,

Not just in body but also in mind.

Every moment spent here,

You learn more about the real you and your true thoughts.

There is no mind chatter,

No overthinking or puzzle to solve.

Everything is simplified.

You may feel a slight and subtle movement within this cocoon state that only helps you to blissfully loosen more.

You may perhaps hear your own peaceful breathing which reinforces the idea of letting go and resting without distraction.

Inside this cocoon,

You feel completely safe.

The essence of the true you brings a warmth to every part of your body.

As that warmth is recognised,

Each and every muscle sinks downwards.

Your awareness is focused solely on how beautifully relaxed and clear in mind you are.

There are no pretenses,

This is not an illusion,

The calmness that you sense is very real.

And you are the one who has made it happen.

You have it inside yourself to become present at any time you wish.

It's just a case of being mindful.

You are allowed to take moments for yourself without guilt or obtrusive thoughts.

Being aware of how your mood is affected by a certain thought can be changed,

Either through shifting it to a more pleasant one,

Or by acknowledging it and allowing it to pass.

It may take a little practice to achieve,

But with positive intentions and realising particular thoughts,

You can do it.

Your subconscious has a lot to do with what you think about.

I'd like now to talk with your subconscious,

The place where perhaps mind chatter or worry is created.

I would like to tell you that everything is going to be ok.

There isn't a need to try and find an answer to everything.

You can bring awareness to situations or concerns,

And that is all that is needed.

You will no longer branch out into different directions to explore every possible outcome.

What is there can be resolved every time.

There is always an answer to something,

But I will say that it sometimes takes time to be revealed.

This is where calmness and patience will bring reassurance.

Most of the time,

Whatever we think about never happens.

We all have the ability inside to distance ourselves from our thoughts,

And that is what I would like you to do.

When you create space,

You begin to see the true perspective of things.

The next time a thought starts to take up your time and energy,

Remember that you can acknowledge it and allow it to slowly fade away.

The same goes for any associated anxious sensations that may be felt in your body.

You can breathe them out.

Opening your subconscious more,

It begins to deeply absorb and understand that calmness and perspective is needed.

Your subconscious now hears encouraging words that it will use to be more in harmony with you as one.

It will work with you and for you.

I am allowing my thoughts to flow,

And as I acknowledge them,

They pass.

I am no longer overthinking or spending too long on one thought.

I am enjoying the space from my thoughts.

I am taking my time to recognise the thoughts that matter.

I am calm at all times when my mind shows me something.

I am patient with myself,

I know there is no need to make any decisions right now.

I am confident that as I practice being mindful,

I will be more at peace.

I am allowed to take as long as I wish to consider interacting with my mind.

I am not beholden to my thoughts.

I am observant of when my shoulders become tense,

And I can loosen them as and when I wish to do so.

I am finding positive sensations just from being an observer.

I am noticing every muscle in my body is relaxed and that my mind is clear at all times.

I am separate from my thoughts.

I am completely focused on positivity.

I am aware that analysing my thoughts is not necessary.

I am creating distance between myself and negativity.

I am looking after myself.

I am kind to my mind,

My body and inner self.

I am creating harmony in my mind.

I am making subtle and positive adjustments to the way I think.

I am experiencing a quieter mind and a more relaxed body.

I am noticing my thoughts decrease.

I am more than comfortable to let my mind settle.

I am settling down and becoming more calm.

I am no longer going to interact with every thought,

Only the ones I choose to.

I am slowing down my mind.

I am recognising how to create peace within my thoughts.

Any blockages of being able to relax are now clear.

You begin to sleep in tranquility within your soothing cocoon of peace.

As you drift off in mind and body,

Your body sinks deeper into the soft mattress and your mind is lighter with clarity.

Now as you start to deepen your relaxation and journey through into sleep,

Your cocoon gently floats upwards.

Gravity can be felt as you sink into a more peaceful slumber on your upwards ascent.

Travelling above where you first started,

You begin to metaphorically feel taller and more confident in this experience.

Journeying now through those dampened thoughts on the outside,

The ones that perhaps branched out when you heard them.

You are unaffected,

Blissfully unaware of them as you sleep.

As you travel upwards,

Any light you may see through your closed eyelids becomes dim as thoughts are left behind.

Any sound you hear within your cocoon fade out and any awareness you have decreases.

Resting now,

Quiet and calm,

Your mind continues to deepen your state of sleep.

In a moment,

You will hear words that will encourage your relaxed body and mind to let go more.

As you hear these words,

You release yourself into a warm,

Safe and peaceful deep sleep.

I am shifting any distractive thoughts away,

Dismissing them to create space.

I am feeling and sensing the atmosphere around me,

The temperature of the air and the stillness.

I am aware that my breathing is slowing down,

Allowing my muscles to loosen.

I am focused on the middle area above my eyes,

Through doing so,

I become more calm.

I am sensing that my eyes are softening as my face begins to release any tightness.

I am beginning to breathe deeper and longer breaths,

Through concentrating solely on myself.

I am allowed to take time for me.

I deserve some space of relief.

I am gathering my positivity as I relax more and more,

Fading into a neutral mood.

I am unaffected by any distractions,

Or even my own thoughts.

I am noticing my own positive energy,

It may be a vibration,

A loosened body,

Or something else.

I am unaware of time at this moment,

Nothing else matters except me.

I am experiencing a deeper and peaceful state of self awareness as I relax more.

I am feeling my shoulders descend downwards,

As any weight of today is lifted.

I am clear of clutter or mind chatter in my mind,

As I simplify my thoughts.

I am completely still,

With a tranquil observation of my thoughts,

Emotions and feelings.

I am non reactive within my mind,

But I am aware of any concerns that are now quieter than before.

I am appreciating the space I have in my mind,

To think for myself.

I am sensing my heartbeat slowing down as I become more present.

I am noticing any tension in my body being released,

As I trust in this moment.

I am needful of nothing,

Except for peace as I delve deeper into calmness.

I am receiving positive sensations as my body loosens further.

I am letting go of any unwanted tense energy,

By releasing it as I loosen my muscles.

I am an observer,

Only watching my thoughts and seeing my body relax more.

I am indifferent to any thoughts that try to dissuade me from being allowed this peaceful state.

I am allowing my shoulders to slide down my back,

As I let go of my day.

I am feeling safe with the relaxation that I feel.

I am becoming more comfortable the more I accept this pleasant experience.

I am loosening my body and clearing my mind with each wonderful exhalation.

I am sensing that my mind is now balanced with perspective,

Positivity and clearness.

I am giving my mind all the space it needs to rejuvenate.

I am sure that what I am experiencing is having a positive effect on me.

I am filling with gratitude from the calmness that I feel.

I am aware that this break from thinking is needed.

I am leaving today behind and only taking what served me positively into tomorrow.

I am learning to let go of my day.

I am finding resolution to my day by removing any mind chatter.

I am becoming clearer in mind.

I am relaxing now without hesitation.

I am good at clearing my mind.

I am observing a lighter mood.

I am incredibly calm,

Relaxed and at peace.

I am noticing that any tense,

Warm muscles are now cooler.

I am feeling my body descend further into a state of just being.

I am inspiring deep long breaths that take me further into tranquillity.

I am resting without any concerns.

I am discovering new and gentle sensations of peace.

I am calm,

Still and relaxed as can be.

I am noticing that my bed is becoming softer and more comfortable.

I am feeling the flow of my own positive energy within.

I am beginning to sense self love.

I am unaware of any distractions.

I am completely in control of how I feel.

I am allowing my body to descend as it loosens.

I am lowering and sinking into my bed.

I am loosening every muscle as I become more comfortable and clear.

I am unrestricted in how relaxed I can be.

I am allowing my flow of positive energy to gently build up.

I am sensing my back expand as my muscles release.

I am automatically breathing longer breaths as my mind helps my body to let go.

I am receiving peace in every way.

I am not thinking about anything in particular.

I am now floating downwards towards the rest that I need.

I am mindful that I need sleep and to have the best sleep I let go of every concern.

I am letting go of anything that may keep me from sleeping.

I am feeling the last of any resistance fading away.

I am going to have the best night's sleep.

I am more than comfortable to relax as much as I desire.

I am relaxing deeply now.

I am becoming tired.

I am very aware that my eyelids are heavy.

I am feeling my face soften and begin to droop as I start to fall asleep.

I am falling asleep.

I am free to allow my body to rest.

I am lowering my head heavily into my pillow as I go to sleep.

I am beginning to drift off.

I am appreciating the descending sensation that my loosened muscles bring.

I am clear in mind.

I am noticing my arms are becoming heavier as my mind wanders deeper.

I am unaware of any outside sounds as I begin to rest.

I am sensing a stillness in my abdomen and a relief in my back.

I am becoming heavier and heavier.

I am feeling grounded as my hips and thighs weigh down into my bed.

I am automatically breathing my way to a deep sleep.

I am floating down further into sleep as my legs slowly lower.

I am noticing my ankles and feet are floating down with me to sleep.

I am now allowing my subconscious to encourage me asleep.

I am resting safely in a deep,

Deep sleep.

I am now announcing that I am positively experiencing acid reflux fulfilled through sedatives integration with electoral organs.

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