Welcome to this calm moment you have granted yourself. Take a deep breath, allowing the air to gently flow into the depths of your lungs, and let it slowly leave, as if it carries away all tension and worry. Feel yourself here and now, in this safe space you’ve created to care for your soul.

Sit comfortably, relax your shoulders, and let your body feel secure. Close your eyes if you wish, or leave them softly open. Let your attention settle on your breath, this gentle river flowing in and out of your body. Notice how the air enters your nose, fills your chest and belly, and then exits smoothly, as if saying goodbye to your worries with each exhale.

Feel your body just as it is now. Listen to every message it sends you. If you notice tension in any area, don’t fight it. Simply give it your awareness, as if saying, “I see you, and I’m here to care for you.” Imagine your breath gently flowing into that area, warming it and offering the comfort it deserves.

You may notice thoughts or emotions beginning to arise. Perhaps you feel some anxiety, sadness, or even joy. Whatever you feel, it’s okay. There’s no need to resist or judge. Imagine these thoughts and emotions as clouds moving through a vast sky. You are the sky, and they are the clouds that come and go. Let them pass without holding onto them.

Now, shift your attention to what’s happening in this moment. Listen to the sounds around you, even the simplest ones. Notice the texture of the air on your skin. Feel the weight of your body on the ground or chair. Every small detail here carries a message that you are alive, that you are a part of this harmonious universe.

Allow yourself to feel gratitude for this moment. It could be gratitude for your breath that sustains your life, for your body that carries your soul on its journey, or for this opportunity you’ve given yourself to reconnect with your inner being.

When you’re ready, take one last deep breath and let it fill you with renewed energy. Slowly open your eyes, and remain for a few moments to notice how you feel now. Remember, you can always return to this moment, to this peace that resides within you. You deserve rest, you deserve calm, and you deserve to be in harmony with yourself.