Good evening,
Dear dreamer.
Tonight,
We reflect on the words of Rumi.
Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?
Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?
Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?
Let this thought be our guiding star as we navigate the passage to a restful sleep.
Let's begin our journey towards tranquility.
A peaceful sleep by releasing the day inch by inch,
Moment by moment.
Close your eyes if you feel comfortable doing so.
Take a slow,
Deep breath,
Filling your lungs fully,
Holding it for a moment,
And then gently releasing it.
Feel the tension in your body starting to dissipate like waves receding back into a calm,
Serene sea.
Again,
Take another deep breath,
Hold,
And exhale slowly.
With each exhale,
Let go of any worries,
Any stresses that you might be holding on to.
Visualize them drifting away like clouds in the sky,
Leaving only the vast openness behind.
Now imagine a soft,
Warm,
Comforting blanket of relaxation gradually enveloping you,
Starting from your feet,
Rising up through your legs,
Covering your torso,
And extending to your arms,
Hands,
Neck,
And finally your head.
Every part of you is gently touched by this calming energy,
Like a mother's soothing lullaby.
Now that your body is relaxed,
Your mind finds itself in a quiet garden,
The garden of the night.
This is your sanctuary,
A haven of tranquility where the day's chatter fades away.
You are here,
Safe,
Serene,
Cradled in the arms of the night.
In a few moments,
I will share with you a profound and enlightening quote by Rumi.
Let the rhythm of these words create gentle waves in the stillness of the pond of your mind.
Feel them ripple outward,
Touching every corner of your being with a tender whisper of peace.
Let these words accompany your journey through the night,
Where the moon and the stars are your guiding lights.
Here,
You'll find your heart's tranquility,
Your mind's stillness,
And your soul's serenity.
Let's embark on this journey together,
And let the soothing verses lull you into a gentle,
Peaceful sleep.
As you settle into the deep embrace of the night,
Let your breath become a gentle tide,
Carrying you towards a place of profound introspection.
In this space of quietude and comfort,
Contemplate the profound wisdom in Rumi's words.
Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?
Imagine these words not as mere sounds or letters,
But as a key turning in a lock,
A soft click that echoes in the chambers of your soul.
Rumi invites us to examine the prisons we construct for ourselves,
The barriers,
The limitations,
The self-imposed constraints that keep us confined.
As you breathe in,
Feel the walls of your own inner prison.
Maybe they are built from fears,
Doubts,
Past hurts,
Or unexamined beliefs.
As you exhale,
Visualize a soft light beginning to permeate these walls,
Gently illuminating the shadows,
The corners,
The hidden places.
Why do you stay in prison?
Why do you stay?
Rumi asks.
In this question lies an invitation to introspection.
What are the fears that chain you?
What are the doubts that shackle your feet?
These are not to be judged or shunned,
But acknowledged as part of your journey,
Your learning,
Your path to growth.
Now,
Turn your attention to the door that Rumi speaks of,
Wide open,
Inviting,
A threshold to freedom.
This door represents possibility,
The potential for change,
For liberation from the confines of your own mind.
Each breath you take is a step towards this door,
A movement of courage,
A gesture of trust.
Consider the open door as a symbol of the limitless opportunities life offers,
The myriad paths to joy,
To growth and fulfillment.
It's a reminder that no matter how confined we feel,
There is always a way out,
A path to freedom,
An opening to a brighter,
Broader horizon.
As you contemplate this,
Allow your body to relax even further.
Each muscle releasing its hold,
Each thought becoming lighter,
More fluid.
With every breath,
Feel yourself moving closer to the door,
To the freedom that awaits.
Why do you stay in prison?
Reflect on this not as a criticism,
But as a compassionate nudge,
A loving question from the universe asking you to examine your choices,
To recognize your power to change,
To step out into a wider space of being.
The wide open door is a call to let go of what no longer serves you,
To release the beliefs and fears that limit your potential.
It beckons you to step out of the familiar,
However comfortable or uncomfortable it may be,
And to embrace the unknown,
The unexplored,
The untapped potential of your life.
In this moment,
As you lie in the comfort of your bed,
Imagine yourself standing at this door.
Feel the freshness of the air beyond it,
The lightness of space it opens into.
This is the realm of freedom,
Of unbound potential where you are no longer defined by the past or constrained by fear.
Breathe deeply into this vision and with each exhale feel yourself shedding the chains,
The weights,
The burdens.
Feel yourself becoming lighter,
More buoyant,
Ready to step through the door.
This door is not just an escape,
It's an entrance to a deeper understanding of yourself,
To a life more aligned with your true essence.
Stepping through it is an act of bravery,
Of trust in the journey of your soul.
As you prepare to drift into sleep,
Carry this message with you.
The door is open and you are free to step through it in your dreams,
In your thoughts,
And in your life.
Sleep becomes a journey through this door,
A nightly practice of liberation,
Of exploring the vast landscapes of your inner world.
Rest now with the knowledge that each night you have the opportunity to walk through this door,
To free yourself from the prisons of your making.
In sleep,
Your spirit roams free,
Unbound by the constraints of the physical world,
Exploring the infinite possibilities of your being.
Let the promise of this freedom guide you into a deep restful sleep.
Imagine yourself stepping through the door,
Leaving behind the confines and stepping into a space of light,
Of peace,
Of boundless potential.
As you cross this threshold in your mind,
Feel a profound sense of release,
A sense of liberation.
You are not confined.
You are free.
Free to dream,
To explore,
To be.
And as you embrace this freedom,
Know that when you awaken,
You carry with you the key to this door.
The key of awareness,
Of choice,
Of the courage to step out of the prison and into the open space of your true,
Limitless self.
Sleep peacefully,
Cradled in the knowledge that the door is open and you are free to walk through it.
Tonight,
And every night.
Good night.
As the final notes of this love song to your soul gently fade,
Allow yourself to sink even deeper into the embrace of this serene and sacred night.
Your body is a landscape of tranquility and your mind a clear and starlit sky.
Each breath you take is a soft whispered lullaby from the universe affirming that you are safe,
Loved,
And beautiful.
Imagine now that with each exhale you are sinking further into the tender arms of sleep,
As if you are being cradled by the night itself.
Like a feather,
Light and free,
Drifting slowly,
Gently,
Effortlessly,
Downward into the soft welcoming depths of slumber.
With every breath feel yourself becoming a part of the night's tapestry.
Woven with dreams and drenched in peace.
Here,
In this space,
You are adored beyond measure.
A cherished part of the universe,
Drifting into the deepest,
Most nourishing sleep.
As I leave you now in this blissful state,
Remember that this peace this love is always here for you.
As a constant,
As stars above,
And as close as your own heart.
Good night,
Dear soul.
May your dreams be sweet and your rest complete.
Sleep with grace.
