Welcome,
Brave explorer.
You are about to embark on a very special adventure to the secret garden of gratitude.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself standing at the edge of a magical forest where everything is peaceful,
Beautiful,
And full of wonders.
The air smells sweet like fresh flowers and the soft breeze gently whispering through the trees.
We're in through the nose and out through the mouth.
Get ready for your journey.
Are you ready?
As you step forward,
Feel the soft,
Warm earth beneath your feet.
With each step,
Your body feels lighter and your mind quieter.
You take another deep breath in,
Filling your belly all the way up,
Breathing in peace,
And then breathing out through your mouth any worries you might be holding.
Step by step,
You move deeper into the forest.
The trees around you are tall and grand,
Their leaves shining in the sunlight like tiny jewels.
And far in the distance,
You see something moving,
A small,
Friendly owl.
It flies over to you with a soft hoot,
Landing on a branch nearby.
Welcome,
Young traveler,
The owl says.
I'm here to help you relax and find your calm.
The owl gives you a gentle nod.
Before we go any further,
The owl says,
Let's take a moment to breathe together.
The owl closes its eyes and flaps its wings slowly.
You take a deep breath in through your nose and then slowly letting it out through your mouth.
Can you feel the calm settling inside of you?
You take another deep breath in and out.
With each breath,
The air around you feels cooler and fresher.
You feel yourself growing more peacefully with every inhale and exhale.
The owl smiles.
Now you're ready for the next part of your journey.
As you continue walking through the forest,
You come across a small grove of trees.
But these aren't just any trees.
They're special emotional trees.
Each tree has leaves that change color based on the feelings you might be carrying.
You stop in front of a large tree with glowing red leaves.
The owl explains,
This is the worry tree.
If you're carrying any worries in your heart,
You can share them with this tree.
The owl encourages you to think about any little worries you might have.
Anything that's making you feel unsure or uneasy and whisper them to the tree.
As you do,
You watch the red leaves slowly turn to a calm blue,
Letting the tree take away your worries.
You feel lighter and more peaceful.
Next,
You spot a tree with golden shimmering leaves.
This is the happy tree,
The owl says.
When you think of something that makes you happy,
Maybe a favorite toy,
Your family,
Or a fun memory,
The tree will glow even brighter.
Take a moment to think of something that makes you feel happy.
And as you do,
Watch the tree's golden leaves glow brighter and brighter.
Filling you with warmth and joy.
After walking a little further,
You come to a hidden part of the forest.
A beautiful,
Sparkling garden.
In this garden,
There are soft beds of moss and flowers of every color you can imagine.
You see tiny butterflies fluttering by and hear the sound of gentle streams flowing.
In the center of the garden is a peaceful fountain.
And the owl tells you,
This is the gratitude garden.
Here,
We plant seeds of gratitude.
When you think of something you are thankful for,
You can plant it here to help it grow.
The owl gives you a small glowing seed.
You put it in your hand and think about something or someone that makes you feel thankful.
Maybe your home,
Your friends,
Or a happy moment from today.
When you're ready,
You plant your seed in the soft,
Fertile soil of the garden.
And as you do,
You watch your seed grow into a beautiful flower.
The flower glows softly,
Filling the garden with peaceful energy.
The owl smiles at you warmly.
You've done a wonderful job,
Young adventurer.
You've learned how to let go of your worries,
Find your happy thoughts,
And plant seeds of gratitude.
Now it's time to return home.
As you walk back through the magical forest,
You feel calm,
Happy,
And peaceful.
You are proud of all the wonderful things you've learned today.
Now,
Before you return home,
Let's take a moment to repeat some affirmations together to remind yourself of the magic inside you.
Take a deep breath in through your nose,
Filling your belly.
And as you breathe out,
Say these words softly to yourself.
I am brave.
I am strong.
I am filled with the magic of calm.
I am peaceful and happy.
I am kind and loving to myself.
And when you're ready,
Slowly open your eyes.
You are always welcome back to the magical forest whenever you need to find your calm.
