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Soft Landing: A Restful Refuge for Busy Minds
About this Episode
Hi there. Welcome to Sleep Soundly. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself today.
I know mornings can feel overwhelming - especially right now, when the world seems to be spinning a bit faster than usual. Maybe you're feeling that subtle tension in your shoulders, that quiet buzz of anticipation about the day ahead. Take a deep breath with me.
Today, I want to share a practice I call "Soft Landing" - a gentle way to ground yourself and prepare for restful sleep, even if sleep feels distant right now.
Find a comfortable position. Close your eyes if you feel safe doing so. Imagine your body as a delicate leaf settling onto a quiet pond - no resistance, just soft surrender. Your breath is the subtle current beneath you, supporting you completely.
Begin by bringing awareness to your breath. Not changing it, just noticing. Feel the cool air entering your nostrils, the gentle expansion of your chest, the warm air releasing. Each breath is like a wave, rising and falling with natural rhythm.
Now, scan your body slowly. Start at the crown of your head. Release any grip of tension. Let your scalp soften. Your forehead smooths. Your jaw unclenches. Imagine each exhale melting away small pockets of stored stress.
Move your attention down through your neck, shoulders, arms. Feel the weight of your arms growing heavy, connected to the surface beneath you. Your chest rises and falls. Your belly relaxes.
Imagine a warm, golden light slowly filling your body from your toes upward. This light carries compassion, carries peace. It moves slowly, dissolving any remaining tension.
Your breath remains steady. Natural. Unhurried.
As we close, remember: rest is not a luxury. It's a necessity. You're not just preparing for sleep - you're nurturing yourself.
Take this sense of softness with you today. When stress emerges, pause. Reconnect with your breath. You have this practice inside you, always.
Thank you for joining Sleep Soundly. If this practice resonated with you, please subscribe and share with someone who might need a moment of calm.
Until next time, breathe easy.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
I know mornings can feel overwhelming - especially right now, when the world seems to be spinning a bit faster than usual. Maybe you're feeling that subtle tension in your shoulders, that quiet buzz of anticipation about the day ahead. Take a deep breath with me.
Today, I want to share a practice I call "Soft Landing" - a gentle way to ground yourself and prepare for restful sleep, even if sleep feels distant right now.
Find a comfortable position. Close your eyes if you feel safe doing so. Imagine your body as a delicate leaf settling onto a quiet pond - no resistance, just soft surrender. Your breath is the subtle current beneath you, supporting you completely.
Begin by bringing awareness to your breath. Not changing it, just noticing. Feel the cool air entering your nostrils, the gentle expansion of your chest, the warm air releasing. Each breath is like a wave, rising and falling with natural rhythm.
Now, scan your body slowly. Start at the crown of your head. Release any grip of tension. Let your scalp soften. Your forehead smooths. Your jaw unclenches. Imagine each exhale melting away small pockets of stored stress.
Move your attention down through your neck, shoulders, arms. Feel the weight of your arms growing heavy, connected to the surface beneath you. Your chest rises and falls. Your belly relaxes.
Imagine a warm, golden light slowly filling your body from your toes upward. This light carries compassion, carries peace. It moves slowly, dissolving any remaining tension.
Your breath remains steady. Natural. Unhurried.
As we close, remember: rest is not a luxury. It's a necessity. You're not just preparing for sleep - you're nurturing yourself.
Take this sense of softness with you today. When stress emerges, pause. Reconnect with your breath. You have this practice inside you, always.
Thank you for joining Sleep Soundly. If this practice resonated with you, please subscribe and share with someone who might need a moment of calm.
Until next time, breathe easy.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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