Welcome to Echoes of Serenity.
In this visualization,
We take a moment to relax in the herbalist's log cabin in Amberfall Forest.
Let your imagination run free as you imagine yourself entering this cozy cabin.
Feel the warmth of the fire and listen to the simmering of herbal potions.
This visualization is designed to help you escape reality for a moment.
It's a time-out,
A short mind-vacation,
Where you can unwind in a safe,
Homey environment.
Here,
You can be completely yourself and forget about what's going on in your real life for just a moment.
Light the fire,
Settle down on the couch and close your eyes.
Let's begin.
It's a cool autumn day and after a refreshing walk in the forest,
You return to the log cabin.
You pull the door shut behind you,
Closing out the autumn storm.
Inside,
You feel the pleasant warmth of the hearth and you are immediately greeted by your beloved cat,
Zora.
You take off your coat and walk to the fireplace to poke up the fire.
The snug cabin is your safe home.
Bunches of herbs hang from the ceiling.
A cauldron hangs above the fire,
Where you prepare your herbal potions.
You walk slowly through the room,
Past the heavy wooden dining table,
Past the windows overlooking your large herb garden and the forest.
The walls,
With their wooden beams,
Give the cabin its cozy,
Rustic appearance.
You walk to your workroom.
It smells of herbs,
Salves and old books.
You let your eyes glide over the workbench.
There's a chopping block,
A sharp knife,
A pair of scissors and the work surface is slightly stained,
Worn and damaged.
There are bowls,
Jars and wooden containers.
It may look a bit disorganized,
But you can always find what you are looking for.
On the other side of the room stands an apothecary cabinet,
Full of compartments and drawers with herbs,
Minerals and magical ingredients.
And of course,
There's a large bookcase,
Filled with books on herbal medicine.
But much of this valuable knowledge resides in your mind.
You were already busy preparing an elixir this morning.
One mixture is still soaking in a bowl,
And another is given time to mix well and become potent.
You glance at your trusty recipe book,
Turn a few pages and see that you still have some time to rest,
Because the mixture is not ready yet.
You go back to the living room and walk to the couch with its soft pillows.
Zora is already there,
Looking at you expectantly.
You take a seat comfortably in a corner of the couch,
Pulling a blanket over you,
After which Zora lies down next to you,
Or on your lap if you wish to have your cat snuggling close.
Her soft purring sounds peaceful and reassuring.
It has been a busy day,
And the long walk outside leaves you feeling pleasantly drowsy.
You stroke Zora,
Feeling her long soft coat under your fingers,
And the warm blanket over your legs feels comfortable.
The fire crackles softly,
And outside,
The rain beats against the windows.
It is the ideal moment to relax,
A moment for yourself.
Let go of your thoughts.
Focus on the sounds around you,
The simmering potions,
The hearth,
The wind and the rain outside.
Inside,
You are safe with your cat in your warm little house.
Enjoy this healing peace for as long as you wish.
