So Let’s Begin…
THE COWBOY SLEEP MEDITATION SCRIPT
Nestle into the covers
Of your warm and comfy bed.
Find your pillow,
And gently rest your head.
LONG PAUSE
Take a moment to breathe,
To let go of the day,
To find quiet and peace,
As the tension slips away.
LONG PAUSE
Now, breathe again,
Following the rhythm of your breath.
Feel your body relaxing deeply,
As it readies for rest.
LONG PAUSE
Now, imagine if you can,
A cowboy,
Silhouetted against the sun.
Stetson hat, shiny black horse,
Riding at the break of dawn.
PAUSE
He wears red flannel,
That hangs off his shoulders,
And years of sunburns,
Make his face look older.
Yet, he doesn’t complain.
In fact, he lives in joy,
Feeling his independence,
Living life as a cowboy.
PAUSE
Now, visualize the cowboy,
Herding cattle during the day.
He whistles and rides,
And makes the cows go his way.
PAUSE
An Australian shepherd,
Helps him steer the herd.
And follows the cowboy’s commands,
With a single word.
PAUSE
And the cowboy leads the cows
To the desired destination,
Keeping them in
Their perfect formation.
PAUSE
And, as the day gives way,
To the blanket of night,
The cowboy makes camp
By the crackling fire light.
He feeds and waters the horse,
And sits down with his dog,
Gazing at the night sky,
Leaning against a log.
PAUSE
Now, imagine smelling,
A can of beans and some meat,
The cowboy cooks over the fire,
And then heartily eats.
Sometimes, he shares meals,
With another cowboy or guest.
They cook together, eat and drink,
Then lie down beneath the stars to rest.
PAUSE
So, imagine if you can,
A night sky with countless stars,
The cowboy in his sleeping bag,
Asleep with gentle snores.
PAUSE
And, he rises before first light,
Ramping up the fire again.
And cooking a can of beans,
This time with some ham.
And he drops an egg on top,
For added energy.
The new day is dawning–
Yesterday’s a memory.
PAUSE
Now, watch him douse the fire,
With water and dirt,
And brush off the dust,
From his red flannel shirt.
He brushes his teeth,
Checks his beard,
And decides not to shave.
He’s feeling impatient
To get on with the day.
PAUSE
He feeds the dog,
Some leftover meat,
Gives his horse an apple,
As a “good morning” treat.
PAUSE
Then, he mounts his trusty steed,
And ventures onto the trail,
Headed to his next herding job,
Before the night falls.
PAUSE
And, this is his life,
Day after day.
But he loves it,
Is passionate about it,
And wouldn’t have it
Any other way.
PAUSE
So, even though many days,
He hears only his voice,
He feels authentic and empowered,
Because this life is his choice.
PAUSE
So, as you dream tonight,
Of places that fill you with joy,
Remember what you choose,
Can fill you,
Just like the cowboy.
NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL
