Hi, it's Michael, and welcome to Letting It Settle Plus, a safe space to find your calm in the storm of life,

and grab a few extra mindful moments each week. I'm glad you're here and a part of this community.

Your support means the world, and I hope that this week's episode is a good start to helping

you find your way back to you. So, let's take a deep breath in, breathe out, and let it all settle.

As we spoke about in the episode this week, our daily lives are filled with more stress and overwhelmed than ever, which can often contribute to a lack of sleep.

The most common request that I get is for meditations or stories to help people sleep at night, so hopefully this week's episode will help you settle into that good night's sleep.

So we'll begin by finding stillness in a comfortable position,

lying down as your body settles into what's beneath you. Allow for your shoulders to soften and release,

as if carrying the weight of the world is no longer necessary.

You worked hard today,

and while the thoughts of the day may be spiraling around,

calling out for your attention,

just allow yourself the gift of simply settling into the moment

and letting go.

Close your eyes, letting the gentle darkness come into view, inviting you to begin to explore

the stillness and quiet waiting for you tonight.

Breathe in slowly, and breathe out with a soft sigh, as you gently bid farewell to the day that

has passed, letting go of anything that may still be holding on and finding your way to a space

dedicated to shedding worries, stress, and tension, preparing you for a gentle night's sleep that will replenish you.

Begin to bring your attention to your body, lying in stillness,

feeling the gentle rise and fall up the breath,

breathing in and breathing out,

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