This is Louise Houghton with Stardust Wellness.
As we begin our story this evening,
I invite you to get comfortable in your bed.
And when it feels right for you,
Close your eyes.
Take a deep breath in.
And as you exhale,
Allow yourself to sink deeper into the softness of your bed.
This is The Garden of Inner Joy by Louise Houghton.
Imagine yourself in a beautiful garden,
Bathed in the gentle glow of the moonlight.
The air is warm and fragrant with the sweet scent of blooming flowers.
This is your special garden,
A place where you can find confidence,
Joy,
And happiness.
As you walk along a stone path,
You notice that the garden is filled with glowing fireflies.
These fireflies represent the positive energy and support that surrounds you in your life.
With each step,
You feel their soft,
Comforting light shining upon you,
Filling you with a sense of warmth and security.
You come across a serene pond in the center of the garden.
The water is calm and clear,
Reflecting the starry night sky above.
As you gaze into the water,
You see your own reflection,
But it's not just your physical form,
It's your inner self,
Radiating with confidence and joy.
You dip your fingers into the water,
And as you do,
You feel a surge of happiness welling up from within.
It's as if the pond is a wellspring of joy,
And you can draw from it whenever you need.
Walking further,
You find a tree with branches,
Heavy with ripe,
Glowing fruits.
Each fruit represents a positive affirmation.
You pluck one and take a bite.
It's a taste of confidence,
And as you chew,
You feel a newfound belief in yourself and your abilities.
As you take another one,
Think of one positive affirmation.
I am happy,
I am confident,
I am strong,
I am worthy,
I am loved,
Whatever you choose it to be.
Take a bite.
Taste the feeling of what your positive affirmation is,
And allow the feeling of newfound belief in yourself to emanate.
One last time,
Take another piece of fruit from the tree.
Say the positive affirmation that comes with it,
And bite into that fruit,
Absorbing the words,
Absorbing the feeling that comes with the words,
And knowing that they are yours to have.
As you continue your stroll,
You come upon a group of wise old owls perched on a branch.
They represent the wisdom of your support system,
The people who believe in you.
One by one,
They offer you words of encouragement and wisdom,
Reinforcing your confidence and joy.
Allow yourself to hear the words,
To hear what's said to you from the wise owls.
Which words would be most supportive to you right now?
What do you need to hear?
Allow the wise owls to say that to you in this moment.
The path leads you to a cozy hammock,
Swaying gently in the breeze.
You lie down and let the hammock cradle you.
With each swing,
You release any remaining doubts or worries,
Feeling lighter and more content,
Feeling free,
Feeling happy,
Feeling joy.
In this tranquil garden,
You are surrounded by the positivity,
Love,
And support of your friends,
Family,
And your inner self.
As you drift off to sleep,
You carry with you the knowledge that you are worthy,
Capable,
And deserving of all the happiness life has to offer.
Let go of any remaining tension and allow yourself to surrender to the soothing embrace of sleep.
In this state of deep relaxation,
You will wake up tomorrow feeling confident,
Joyful,
And surrounded by the love and support that fills your life.
Sleep now,
Knowing that your garden of inner joy is always there for you,
Wanting to provide comfort and confidence whenever you need it.
Sweet dreams.
