So Let’s Begin…

STEPPING INTO DOWNTIME MEDITATION SCRIPT

Gather yourself,
Bringing yourself
To your core,
Acknowledging
Who you are
In this moment,
And just sitting with that.

PAUSE

Now, breathe.
Breathe until
You fill your core
With relaxation,
And calm,
And harmony.

Now, sit with those feelings.

PAUSE

Now, imagine
Sitting on a bench
On a perfect autumn day.
There is a gentle breeze
With a twist of coolness.
The sky is turquoise blue,
And the leaves are brightly colored
And dancing in the breeze.

PAUSE

And, as you’re sitting,
You can’t help but notice
How Mother Earth
Has changed
From summer to fall.
From a period
Of activity
To a period
Of change.

Allow yourself
To take in
This understanding. 

PAUSE

And, while thinking about
Mother Earth’s changes,
Visualize her winter–
The time when Mother Earth rests-
Rejuvenates-
Restores her energy for life.

Take a minute to recognize
That fall
Is the time to prepare
For rest.

PAUSE

Now, draw in a breath,
And take a moment
To consider
How you might
Need to rest
And rejuvenate.

Do you have a set cycle
Where you prepare
To rest?

Visualize the things
That you might need to do
For self-care.

PAUSE

Now, bring those thoughts
Of self-care
Into your awareness,
And, as you do,
Hear a gentle whisper saying,
“Like Mother Nature,
I, too, prepare for rest.”

Repeat it,
“Like Mother Nature,
I, too, prepare for rest.”

And, now allow that into your heart,
And let it become your reality
Starting today.

NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL