Settle yourself

... settle yourself into a nice relaxed position.

Allow your body to let go and to sink into the floor or the pillow or the bed or whatever you are lying on.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath.

Slowly pushing your tummy out and hold that breath for just a moment

and then slowly breathe out allowing all the air out

of your lungs.

Breathe in and breathe out. Let go of any tension or tight places that might be trapped inside you.

Now just breathe normally while we take this journey in our imagination.

Now imagine you are walking on a quiet forest path in the still moonlight.

Above you, the moon shines down to light your way as you feel a soft moss covered ground beneath your feet.

As you are walking, you know that this is an ancient forest.

And this forest is very, very special. It's a place where you can escape and feel safe. It's your own private hideaway. And you are very, very safe, very, very loved and very, very protected.

As you take another big deep breath, you can smell the fresh scent of pine in the air.

And as you breathe out, you feel yourself relaxing more and more with each step you take.

There are trees all around you and you can feel their wise energy surrounding you as you step deeper and deeper beneath the wonderful canopy of leaves.

Off in the distance, you can hear the sound of tumbling water

and you wonder where it's coming from.

Maybe it's a waterfall.

So you take off in a new direction,

not sure what you'll find.

And lo and behold,

...