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Releasing Clouds: A Sanctuary of Calm in the Sky
About this Episode
Hey there, welcome to Sleep Soundly. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself today. I know mornings can feel overwhelming - maybe you're wrestling with a racing mind, feeling the weight of upcoming deadlines, or just sensing that familiar undercurrent of stress that seems to follow you from moment to moment.
Today, I want to invite you into a gentle practice of letting go, of creating a small sanctuary of calm right where you are. Find a comfortable position - whether you're sitting, lying down, or somewhere in between. Allow your body to settle, like a leaf gradually coming to rest on still water.
Take a deep breath in through your nose, feeling the cool air entering, then slowly exhale through your mouth. Let that breath carry away some of the tension you've been holding. Imagine each exhale is like a soft wave washing away tiny pebbles of worry and anticipation.
Now, let's explore a practice I call "Releasing Clouds." Close your eyes if that feels comfortable. Picture your thoughts as clouds drifting across a vast, spacious sky. These clouds - some wispy, some dense - are simply passing through. You don't need to chase them, fight them, or hold onto them. Just observe.
When a thought appears - maybe about work, a conversation, a concern - notice it. See it like a cloud floating across your inner sky. Then, without judgment, let it continue on its journey. Your mind is the sky - vast, unchanging, always present. The clouds are temporary, always moving.
Breathe naturally. Each time you notice yourself getting caught in a thought, gently return to the image of the sky. Vast. Spacious. Untroubled.
As we come back, take a deep breath. Wiggle your fingers and toes. Recognize that this moment of peace isn't something separate from your day - it's a resource you can return to, again and again.
Today, when you feel tension rising, pause. Take three breaths. Remember the sky. Remember that you have the capacity to observe your thoughts without being consumed by them.
Thank you for practicing with me today. If this resonated, please subscribe to Sleep Soundly, and join me tomorrow for another moment of calm. Sweet dreams.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Today, I want to invite you into a gentle practice of letting go, of creating a small sanctuary of calm right where you are. Find a comfortable position - whether you're sitting, lying down, or somewhere in between. Allow your body to settle, like a leaf gradually coming to rest on still water.
Take a deep breath in through your nose, feeling the cool air entering, then slowly exhale through your mouth. Let that breath carry away some of the tension you've been holding. Imagine each exhale is like a soft wave washing away tiny pebbles of worry and anticipation.
Now, let's explore a practice I call "Releasing Clouds." Close your eyes if that feels comfortable. Picture your thoughts as clouds drifting across a vast, spacious sky. These clouds - some wispy, some dense - are simply passing through. You don't need to chase them, fight them, or hold onto them. Just observe.
When a thought appears - maybe about work, a conversation, a concern - notice it. See it like a cloud floating across your inner sky. Then, without judgment, let it continue on its journey. Your mind is the sky - vast, unchanging, always present. The clouds are temporary, always moving.
Breathe naturally. Each time you notice yourself getting caught in a thought, gently return to the image of the sky. Vast. Spacious. Untroubled.
As we come back, take a deep breath. Wiggle your fingers and toes. Recognize that this moment of peace isn't something separate from your day - it's a resource you can return to, again and again.
Today, when you feel tension rising, pause. Take three breaths. Remember the sky. Remember that you have the capacity to observe your thoughts without being consumed by them.
Thank you for practicing with me today. If this resonated, please subscribe to Sleep Soundly, and join me tomorrow for another moment of calm. Sweet dreams.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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