So Let’s Begin…
THE VELVET RIVER RIDE: A SLEEP JOURNEY ON GENTLE WATERS MEDITATION SCRIPT
Draw a deep breath in through your nose…
And let it go slowly through your mouth.
PAUSE
Again,
A breath in…
And a soft breath out.
PAUSE
Let the weight of your body begin to surrender,
Allowing the mattress to hold you…
Completely.
PAUSE
Feel yourself soften.
The forehead releases.
Your jaw unhooks.
Your shoulders drop down.
Your arms, your hands, your belly…
All soft.
All heavy.
All still.
PAUSE
Breathe here a moment.
Just this moment.
This breath.
PAUSE
Now imagine…
You are sitting in a small wooden boat,
Cradled in the gentle sway
Of a velvet river.
PAUSE
The air is cool and sweet,
And the sky is painted with twilight.
Shades of deep lavender and soft gold
Stretch across the horizon.
PAUSE
The boat moves slowly…
Smoothly…
Guided by the current.
No paddles,
No destination to reach.
Just a ride.
A slow, gentle ride.
PAUSE
You rest back
On the velvet cushion behind you,
Feeling fully supported.
Safe.
Held.
PAUSE
The sound of the water lapping
Is like a lullaby…
Soft and rhythmic.
And beneath the surface,
Shimmering fish
Swim in spirals of light.
PAUSE
The river is narrow,
Surrounded by tall willow trees
That lean in close,
Whispering in a language
Only the soul understands.
PAUSE
The air carries a scent of jasmine and moss,
And every inhale
Draws you deeper into peace.
PAUSE
The further the boat glides,
The deeper your body sinks
Into relaxation.
PAUSE
Your mind…
So active earlier…
Is now like the sky overhead—
Wide, open, and quiet.
PAUSE
There’s nothing left to hold.
Nothing left to carry.
The river is carrying it all for you.
Let it take the worries.
Let it lift the plans.
Let it carry the residue of the day
Downstream…
Far from where you are.
LONG LONG PAUSE
Every bend in the river
Takes you further from tension,
Closer to the soft shores of sleep.
PAUSE
And soon,
The trees part
To reveal a hidden cove…
Where moonlight scatters on the surface
Like silver glitter.
PAUSE
Here, the boat drifts into stillness.
The waters is flat and calm.
A place of pure quiet.
Of deep surrender.
PAUSE
You lay back fully now,
Eyes closed,
Breath slow.
PAUSE
You are ready.
Ready to be wrapped in dreams.
Ready to drift.
PAUSE
Let the velvet river hold you.
Let your soul rest here tonight.
Everything is okay.
Everything is cared for.
You can sleep now.
Let go.
Let go.
PAUSE
Sweet Dreams, Beautiful
