Welcome back to another cosy autumnal journey.
A little time in meditation and story journey to embrace that very special beauty of the autumnal season.
And with this in mind,
Take your time to find your restful place,
Warm and cosy.
There is nothing you need do here except breathe and settle and close the eyes if you wish.
In your mind's eye,
See yourself standing at the edge of a tranquil lake,
Surrounded by the beauty of autumn,
Just at the moment of dawn.
The air is crisp and cool,
Carrying the gentle scent of fallen leaves.
There is a soft mist hovering around you,
Shining a beautiful amber.
In the first rays of the morning light,
Inhale deeply and exhale.
The mist lends a blurriness to the edges of this place that make it feel magical.
You take a slow and easeful walk around a path that encircles this misted lake on this autumnal morning,
The ground beneath your feet adorned with a carpet of red,
Orange,
Golden leaves.
And every step you take creates a soothing rustling sound that mirrors the gentle whispers of the morning wind.
Upon your walk,
You see a clearing where a group of graceful deer graze,
So quiet in their morning ritual.
Their presence fills you with a sense of awe and of peace,
And you stand on the misty shores and watch these beautiful creatures grazing and gathering their breakfast,
Enjoying their tranquil energy.
When the time comes to leave the deer now,
To continue their own path in peace,
You journey further along a path that leads away from the lake now.
It leads through a little village nestled in the heart of the countryside,
Cottages adorned with cascades of autumnal flowers and ivy-turning golden hues.
The village is just coming to life this morning.
Glowing lights shine out from windows,
And the first plumes of smoke rise from chimneys.
Perhaps you see the paperboy or the milkman,
Or the first few people tending their gardens.
And as you pass by,
You feel a sense of community,
Harmony,
As these people wave and smile,
Welcoming you back from your walk.
Your journey leads you to a magnificent manor house,
Standing majestically amidst towering trees.
The scent of freshly brewed coffee and warm cinnamon pastries wafts through the air,
And you know you are home.
You journey through the great doors and into the cozy dining room,
Filled with soft light and the comforting aromas of breakfast.
You take a seat in your favourite chair by a large window that overlooks the beautiful landscape outside,
Where you can take in the beauty of autumn on this morning,
In all its splendour.
Beside you,
You have a cup of steaming coffee and a plate of those beautiful cinnamon pastries,
And you savour each bite with comfort and delight,
And allow yourself to be fully present in this moment of savouring,
Sumptuousness,
A little relaxation to take in the delights of the morning,
To reflect on the beauty and tranquillity of your journey so far,
And the gratitude for meeting the dear,
The beauty of the morning,
And for the connections you have made,
The connections you felt with nature and the season,
The connection of community around you,
And the connections of feeling gratitude,
Our ability to see and feel the beauty of autumn,
To savour the sights and sounds and smells,
And to enjoy the simple pleasures of a warm drink,
A comfortable chair,
And a place to shelter whenever you feel ready.
Take a deep breath in,
And an easeful exhale.
When you feel ready,
Take a long,
Luxurious stretch,
And open your eyes.
I hope that you carry a little sense of serenity of the autumnal morning with you for the rest of your day,
And know that you can return to this place anytime you wish.
Thank you so much for journeying with me today,
And I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Farewell for now.
