The Nightly Wind Down 178


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Transcript:

Go ahead and get comfortable in your position,

really allowing the body to relax.

And when you’re ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.

Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer.

He makes us young again, like an eagle that grows new feathers.

And again, He makes us young again, like an eagle that grows new feathers.

Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.

Consciously, start to relax and turn off the muscles.

Start with the muscles in the feet. Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles,

letting the hips soften.

The knees are relaxing

the stomach. begins to let go,

softening the shoulders,

allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck, allow

the chest and back to open,

allow the body to settle.

Just noticing how the body feels.

Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.

And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.

Now, bring your attention to the breath.

Let’s take some nice, deep breaths.

Make them feel easy. and effortless,

in through the nose and out through the mouth.

Feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.

Inhale, feel how the body expands. Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.

Feel the air as it travels in through the nose.

and feel the body fall. With each exhale,

with each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.

Notice how the body feels. Allow

your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.

Just relaxing. and releasing.

There’s no way to do this wrong. The breath breathes itself.

Take this verse with you. He makes us young again, like an eagle that grows new feathers.

God, I know you’re always with me. Thank you for all of your blessings. Help me to relax and let go in your presence. I trust your plan for my life.


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