• "Soft Landing: A Mindful Meditation for Better Rest"

  • Jan 28 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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"Soft Landing: A Mindful Meditation for Better Rest"

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  • Here's the script for Sleep Soundly: Daily Mindfulness Exercises for Better Rest:

    [Soft, warm tone]

    Hello, and welcome. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself today. In a world that's constantly moving, constantly demanding, you've chosen to pause—and that's something truly remarkable.

    [PAUSE]

    I know today might feel heavy. Maybe you're carrying the weight of recent challenges—perhaps some uncertainty about work, or relationships, or just the general complexity of navigating life in early 2025. Whatever you're experiencing, right now, you can set those thoughts down, just for a moment.

    Let's begin by finding a comfortable position. Whether you're seated or lying down, allow your body to feel supported. [PAUSE] Close your eyes if that feels comfortable, and take a deep breath in... and a long, slow exhale.

    [Breathing guidance]
    Breathe in for a count of four... hold for two... and release for six. [PAUSE] Just like waves gently lapping at the shore, your breath moves in and out, natural and rhythmic.

    Today, we're going to practice what I call the "Soft Landing" meditation—a gentle technique to help your nervous system transition from the active energy of the day to the restful state of sleep.

    Imagine your thoughts are like autumn leaves—delicate, light, floating. As each thought arises, don't chase it or push it away. Simply observe it, and let it drift past, like those leaves floating down from a tree. [PAUSE] Some leaves might want to linger, and that's okay. You don't need to force them to move.

    [Deeper guidance]
    Place one hand on your heart, and one on your belly. Feel the warmth of your touch. [PAUSE] With each breath, imagine you're sending a signal to your body: "It's safe to rest. It's okay to let go."

    Notice any areas of tension—perhaps in your shoulders, your jaw, your lower back. With each exhale, imagine those areas softening, like snow melting under gentle sunlight. [PAUSE]

    Your body knows how to rest. Your mind knows how to be calm. You're simply remembering an innate ability.

    [Closing]
    As we complete this practice, know that you can return to this moment of stillness anytime. Perhaps later today, when you feel a spike of stress, you might remember this sensation of softness, of gentle release.

    Take one more deep breath. [PAUSE] And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes.

    Carry this sense of gentle presence with you. You've done something powerful today—you've chosen peace.

    [Soft closing]
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