Feeling Safe

In this session, we're going to practice feeling completely safe so that our mind and body is no longer on high alert and can let go into deep sleep. So when you're ready, you can allow your eyes to close, if you haven't already. And we'll start by tuning into the sound of the bell as a way to calm our attention. We'll take a deep breath in through the nose. Breathing in.

And slowly out through the mouth. Inviting the jaw to relax and be at ease. As well as any other muscles that may be tense in the face. Letting the shoulders soften. And the belly.

And as you take a deep breath into your body, letting that breath relax any other area that may be holding tension. Eventually allowing your breath to settle back into its natural rhythm. And just settling your attention with the breathing. When the mind wanders, you just gently bring it back to the breath as a home base, and also as a place of safety. Throughout much of the day, the brain and the body are on high alert.

A lot of stimulation, a lot of things to do. But right now, we get to remind the mind and the body that there's no place else we need to be. There's nothing we need to do. And we're safe and calm. Nobody needs anything from us.

And there's no threats in this moment that we have to contend with. So see if you can feel the goodness and the safety of being supported by the surface beneath you. Maybe feeling the warmth of your covers. As if being enveloped by someone who cares deeply about you. Feeling that tender care that's offered to you in this moment, and that you're also offering to yourself.

Creating a sense of safety for yourself. You worked hard today. You did a lot. But now it's time to rest. There's nothing you need to worry about.

Nothing you need to fix. Nothing you need to defend yourself from. It's okay to let go. You're safe. And as you breathe in, see if you can breathe in that safety, that feeling of goodness and comfort and care.

And exhaling, letting the body get heavier, more relaxed and more calm. Surrendering deeper into the night. Giving yourself full permission to let go. Have a great sleep. Take care.