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Drift Away: A Gentle Release for Restful Sleep
About this Episode
Hey there, and welcome to today's Sleep Soundly meditation. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself, especially on a day that might feel a bit overwhelming. Whether you're carrying stress from work, wrestling with racing thoughts, or just feeling the weight of recent challenges, you're exactly where you need to be right now.
Take a deep breath and let yourself arrive. Feel the surface beneath you - whether that's your bed, a chair, or the floor. Your body is an anchor, solid and supported. Notice how your breath moves naturally, without any force or effort. Just like waves gently lapping against a shoreline, your breath flows in and out.
Let's explore a practice I call the "Soft Landing" - a gentle way to release the day's tension and prepare your body and mind for deep, restorative rest. Imagine your thoughts are like clouds drifting across a vast, open sky. They're passing through, but they don't define you. Each breath is an invitation to let go, to soften, to create space between yourself and the narratives that keep you spinning.
Begin by placing one hand on your heart and one on your belly. Feel the warmth of your touch, the rise and fall of your breath. With each exhale, imagine releasing a layer of tension - like peeling away a tight jacket that's been constraining you all day. Your shoulders can soften. Your jaw can unclench. The muscles around your eyes can relax.
As thoughts drift through your mind, simply notice them. No judgment, no wrestling. Just gentle observation. Breathe in calm. Breathe out anything that no longer serves you. Picture each exhale carrying away stress like leaves floating down a peaceful river.
If your mind starts to spin or replay the day's challenges, return to the sensation of your breath. Feel the cool air entering your nostrils, the warmth as you exhale. You're creating a sanctuary of calm, right here, right now.
As we close, carry this sense of spaciousness with you. Remember, rest isn't something you chase - it's something you allow. Tonight, trust that your body knows how to relax, how to heal, how to restore itself.
Thank you for showing up for yourself today. If this meditation supported you, please subscribe and share Sleep Soundly with someone who might need a moment of peace. Wishing you deep, nurturing rest.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Take a deep breath and let yourself arrive. Feel the surface beneath you - whether that's your bed, a chair, or the floor. Your body is an anchor, solid and supported. Notice how your breath moves naturally, without any force or effort. Just like waves gently lapping against a shoreline, your breath flows in and out.
Let's explore a practice I call the "Soft Landing" - a gentle way to release the day's tension and prepare your body and mind for deep, restorative rest. Imagine your thoughts are like clouds drifting across a vast, open sky. They're passing through, but they don't define you. Each breath is an invitation to let go, to soften, to create space between yourself and the narratives that keep you spinning.
Begin by placing one hand on your heart and one on your belly. Feel the warmth of your touch, the rise and fall of your breath. With each exhale, imagine releasing a layer of tension - like peeling away a tight jacket that's been constraining you all day. Your shoulders can soften. Your jaw can unclench. The muscles around your eyes can relax.
As thoughts drift through your mind, simply notice them. No judgment, no wrestling. Just gentle observation. Breathe in calm. Breathe out anything that no longer serves you. Picture each exhale carrying away stress like leaves floating down a peaceful river.
If your mind starts to spin or replay the day's challenges, return to the sensation of your breath. Feel the cool air entering your nostrils, the warmth as you exhale. You're creating a sanctuary of calm, right here, right now.
As we close, carry this sense of spaciousness with you. Remember, rest isn't something you chase - it's something you allow. Tonight, trust that your body knows how to relax, how to heal, how to restore itself.
Thank you for showing up for yourself today. If this meditation supported you, please subscribe and share Sleep Soundly with someone who might need a moment of peace. Wishing you deep, nurturing rest.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
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