So Let’s Begin…
NIGHT WALK SLEEP MEDITATION SCRIPT
Breathe in
the calming, peaceful air
of the night.
Let it wrap in and around you.
LONG PAUSE
Now, let your mind surrender.
Let go of all distracting thoughts.
Let them float away like clouds.
LONG PAUSE
Stay with the peace
and relaxation in your body.
Just allow yourself
to melt into your bed.
LONG PAUSE
Now, imagine, if you can,
walking in the cool, crispness
of the night.
The air is clear,
and your path is lit
by a full moon
and thousands of
glistening stars.
PAUSE
And, as you walk,
there is something comforting
about the night,
something peaceful
and protective,
like a child’s favorite blanket.
And you embrace those feelings.
PAUSE
In the sky,
the moon in its
other-worldly glow
is a steady light,
silvery blue,
with the shadow of a cloud
passing by,
every now and then.
PAUSE
The stars wrap around
the velvety night sky,
like twinkling lights
around a tree.
Each tiny twinkle
brings a greater sense of peace.
PAUSE
The night is loud
in its silence.
In a comforting, protective way,
A way that lets you know
you are safe in the silence.
PAUSE
As you walk,
you notice the quiet shadows
cast by the moon.
Shadows of trees.
Shadows of bushes.
Shadows of you.
You acknowledge the shadows
with gratitude.
PAUSE
You inhale
the breath of the night–
feeling the coolness
tickle your lungs,
and smiling at the
scent of earth and foliage
that ascend into your awareness.
PAUSE
There are no boundaries
between you and the night.
All parts of you
are part of the night.
PAUSE
A tiny breeze
breaks the silence,
A breeze filled with whispers
and secrets of the night.
PAUSE
The breeze teases you
with…
What has happened.
What is happening.
What will happen.
All this knowledge is woven
into the fabric of the night.
All this knowledge is woven into your being.
PAUSE
After a moment,
some rustling in the bushes
breaks the silence.
Out darts a fox
foraging for food.
PAUSE
The fox pauses,
looking at you,
with the moonlight
reflecting in his dark eyes.
Then he scurries along,
Knowing he is safe.
Knowing that you
are part of the night.
PAUSE
As you walk,
water ripples softly
in the distance.
You walk toward it;
Stopping at a tiny brook
bubbling her truth
for anyone or thing
that will listen.
PAUSE
You wait by the brook,
fascinated by the
shimmering of light
in the water.
The moon and stars
dance for you
in the water.
PAUSE
You continue walking,
with the cloak of night
gently draped around you.
With the peace of night
securely in you.
And with the mysteries of night
moving you to know more.
You and the night are one,
Moving together in grace.
Moving together in silence.
Moving together in peace.
Now. And always.
NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL
