Twilight Reiki For Grounding: An Enchanted Sleep Story

Retreat to a cozy sanctuary with your beloved animal companion,

Where you receive a reiki healing from a friendly witch to help you de-stress and feel deeply grounded.

Intuitive insights,

Essential oils,

And healing crystals soothe away your worries and bring balance to your root chakra in tonight's visit to The Haven Shop.

The Haven Shop is a fantasy bedtime story series that will reconnect you with your inner magic as you dwell in the sacred space between waking and sleep.

Distance reiki energy will flow to you as you listen to the story,

Bringing you grounding and stability.

Tonight's story features an animal companion of your choosing to help you feel extra safe and secure during your magical healing session,

But if you'd prefer,

You should feel perfectly free to exclude that from your mind's eye if you choose.

This is your own personal healing journey into sleep.

Take a moment now to inhale deeply through your nose and exhale fully with an audible sigh.

Notice where your body comes into contact with your sleep surface and affirm,

I am deeply and securely grounded into Mother Earth.

Breathe.

From here on,

The only thing you need to do is relax and enjoy tonight's story.

You have been eagerly awaiting this evening for several days.

There are lots of things going on in your life right now,

Most of them good,

But you've been feeling overwhelmed just the same,

And slightly unsure of your ability to manage everything on your plate.

A visit to your favorite healing sanctuary is just what you need to unwind and recharge so you can navigate these situations with more ease and grace.

You and your animal companion are making your way toward the Haven Shop for a personalized healing session with Aurora,

The resident healing witch.

The commercial street is usually bustling,

But crowds have already begun to dwindle.

The evening rush is over.

The main shop is closed at this hour,

So the usual bright and cheery glow cast by the shop's bay window is far more subdued now,

But a familiar figure awaits you just inside the door.

Jadus,

The nature witch,

Is there to greet you.

She welcomes you in,

Closing the door behind you,

Causing the wind chimes suspended above it to play their familiar song that heralds the arrival of a new guest.

Jadus leads you through the main shop,

Which is empty now,

And toward the common room.

Everything seems to be draped in a cloak of quiet,

As if the entire building is prepared to hold sacred space just for you.

You arrive at a door that reads,

Quiet please.

Deep healing in progress.

Jadus opens the door and extends her arm,

Motioning for you to go inside,

Where her sister,

Aurora,

Greets you with a welcoming smile.

You already feel a sense of relief and calm flowing into the places of your body where you've been carrying tension and stress.

As you take in the little scene,

Deep,

Rhythmic music swirls in your ears,

Its low frequency resonating in your bones,

Flickering candles set in large black lanterns illuminate the walls,

The air carries soothing aromas of vanilla,

Clove,

And something else you can't quite identify,

But its effects are deeply grounding and soothing to your frazzled nerves.

Fairy lights twinkle behind sheer panels that hang from a slender,

White birch branch,

Its bark peeling slightly in the worn places where it connects with the fabric.

You've seen birch trees growing in the woods behind the shop,

And you have a feeling that Jadus is responsible for this clever decorating idea,

As birch trees represent protection,

Growth,

And new beginnings,

The nature which is always finding ways to bring the outdoors in.

The session table looks irresistibly inviting,

With a soft,

Billowy blanket,

Knee bolster to relieve pressure from your spine,

A plump pillow for your head,

And an adjustable lying surface,

Already positioned to the exact incline you prefer.

You hang your coat on a metal hook,

Shaped like a dragonfly,

And remove your shoes.

Before lying down,

Aurora invites you to sit with her at the small table that displays a round,

Moss-covered basket holding various healing crystals for sale,

Soft pink rose quartz for peace and love,

Deep purple amethyst for wisdom and intuition,

And yellow citrine for confidence and strength,

Each of them sparkle in the candlelight,

Adding their unique,

Subtle energies to the healing atmosphere.

Aurora senses your need for stress relief,

Reassurance,

And relaxation,

But instead of asking you to describe what's wrong,

She asks you how you want to feel when you wake up tomorrow morning,

At the start of a fresh new day.

You were not expecting this question,

And you take a moment to consider your answer.

Finally,

You respond that you want to feel grounded,

Secure,

Clear-minded,

And physically energized,

But with a strong sense of inner calm.

The healing witch nods,

And moves toward a tall shelf displaying various jars and bottles.

She pulls a vintage crystal perfume bottle from the top shelf,

Its smoky black glass catching the light.

Moon water from the last full moon in Taurus,

She says.

You don't quite understand the significance,

But you trust these witches to always know just what you need.

People have been blessing water and charging it with healing intentions for thousands of years,

She continues.

The moon is a powerful magnetic force that controls the ocean tides.

You can use its natural power to help amplify your intentions.

Then,

She carefully selects three small dropper bottles from another shelf,

Measuring out ten drops of oil from each one into the moon water,

Before twisting on the perfume bottle's elegant top,

Featuring a long black tassel affixed to an air puffer for misting.

When she gives the potion a shake,

You could swear that you see it sparkle,

Ever so briefly,

As the ingredients swirl together.

Your custom manifesting blend for root chakra healing,

Aurora declares with a smile.

Now that we've set clear intentions,

We can begin.

She invites you to recline on the healing table,

And offers you a small dial that warms or cools its surface to your liking.

You adjust the blanket and pillow,

And find your most comfortable position.

It's as though a switch has been flipped in your body,

Sending a direct message to your muscles to release.

Just as you're finding your way into relaxation,

Your animal companion curls up on the floor next to you,

In a snug bed that's been prepared just for them.

Aurora explains that she will not physically touch you,

But that you will feel waves of healing energy in your subtle body.

You are welcomed to relax fully into the experience,

And even fall asleep if you feel guided.

You are completely safe,

And this is your sacred time to receive.

Aurora opens her arms,

Palms up,

Formally marking the start of your healing experience.

She calls you and your pet by name,

Affirming that all three of you will be surrounded in a protective circle of healing light,

And she welcomes in all positive energies and influences that support your intentions.

You can immediately feel yourself being wrapped in a nurturing blanket of love,

Acceptance,

And support,

Causing you to sink even deeper into the cozy surface of the table,

And you hear the familiar sounds of your pet,

Sprawling out in complete surrender,

Fully receptive to this gift.

Then,

Aurora flips her palms downward,

Directing them toward you.

Though she holds her hands several inches away from your body,

You feel gentle waves of wellbeing flowing to you,

Beginning at your feet,

And traveling the energetic pathways in your legs to the base of your spine.

Your root chakra,

Aurora explains,

Is home to your sense of safety,

Belonging,

And balance.

The stronger its energy flow,

The more vital,

Capable,

And secure you feel.

The main theme of the root chakra is connection to your physical body.

It's natural for it to get a bit out of balance when there's a lot on your mind,

She smiles.

When you're stressed,

It's easy to miss your body's signals.

Aurora invites you,

As you rest,

To reconnect with your body,

By asking it what it needs in order to serve you best,

And then noticing what comes to mind.

More nourishment,

More rest,

More play,

Your body will gladly tell you what it needs if you take the time to ask,

She says.

Aurora retrieves the grounding potion she prepared,

And squeezes the air puffer several times,

Releasing a fine mist over the length of your body.

You close your eyes,

And feel the potion settle gently onto your face and hands.

It smells woodsy,

Heavy,

And ever so slightly sweet,

Pulling you deeper down into stillness.

In your mind's eye,

You begin to see currents of liquid pomegranate and ruby light,

Swirling in circular patterns.

It is beautiful,

And mesmerizing.

The more you focus on the vision,

The more vivid the colors become.

An image begins to take shape among the liquid color.

It's the ancient symbol of the root chakra,

A beautiful four-petaled lotus flower,

Enveloping a perfect square.

The theme of four,

In the petals and sides of the square,

Offers deep comfort,

Structure,

And reliability,

And you realize how often the number four occurs in nature.

In the four directions,

North,

South,

East,

And west,

In the seasons,

Winter,

Spring,

Spring,

Summer,

And fall,

The elements,

Earth,

Air,

Fire,

And water,

In the moon phases,

New,

Waxing,

Full,

And waning,

All reminding you that you are safe,

Even amongst change.

Finally,

At the center of the square,

Is a triangle,

Its three sides representing harmony,

And perfect balance.

You feel the muscles in your face,

Neck,

And shoulders unfurl,

As your limbs become deliciously numb.

It feels as though your feet are growing roots into the earth,

Making you feel stable and strong,

Like the roots of a tree,

And realizations begin to illuminate your mind.

Things you were worried about seem smaller,

Less significant somehow,

You find your center,

The quiet place inside you that's always calm,

And untouched by the stressors of daily life,

And you feel a stronger connection to the earth element than you have in a very long time.

It's almost as if the pattern of your breath,

And the beating of your heart,

Are synchronizing with the rhythms of the earth,

The tides,

The seasons,

The rising and setting of the sun,

All connected.

As you relax and receive,

You are filled with a strong knowing that you are exactly where you are meant to be,

At this moment in time.

A powerful sense of belonging washes over you,

As you come home to yourself,

Mind,

Body,

And spirit,

In perfect alignment.

Aurora is explaining that the root chakra is also your energetic connection to your ancestors,

And she invites the loving,

Ancient energies of those who came before you,

To offer you their gifts,

And impart their wisdom.

You are ever so gently infused with feelings of love,

Connection,

And belonging,

And you realize that you are never alone,

Because they claim you with pride.

Even though you've never met in this life,

They remain intently interested,

And fully engaged in your life story,

Rooting you on,

And sending you whispers of subtle guidance.

You bask in this feeling of safety and caring,

And allow it to fill you up.

After a moment,

You sense their collective energy take a step back,

But it doesn't go away completely.

In fact,

You now recognize that its presence has always been there,

Subtle but constant.

You just usually don't pay any attention to it.

You make a mental note,

To nurture this connection in the future.

Now,

Aurora asks you to open the palm of your left hand,

Where she places a smooth,

Cool piece of red jasper.

Crystals are living beings,

And you can feel its energy flowing through you at once.

This stone,

Aurora says,

Acts as a gentle anchor during times of stress.

It encourages harmony,

And has a way of calming the emotions and energizing the body at the same time.

Jasper helps you to think on your feet,

And find courage to face challenges with a level head.

Keep it with you as you move through the coming days.

You want to thank the witch,

But you are too comfortable to even utter the words.

As healing energy continues to flow to you,

You grow more and more drowsy.

In blissful comfort,

You feel yourself drifting off,

And give yourself permission to surrender to this tranquil feeling.

Visions of ruby light,

Gentle sensations from the healing stone,

And the energetic imprint of your ancestors wash through you,

Creating ripples of contentment and peace throughout your body.

Just before you slip into sleep,

You hear Aurora's hushed voice,

Almost as if she's casting a spell.

You and yours are protected and safe.

All of your needs will be met.

Your body is healthy and strong.

All will be well in your world.

Good night.