0:00 The human mind can find profound peace by simply imagining a tranquil scene.0:12 In our last time together, we focused on releasing the day into the gentle nightfall.0:27 Tonight, we'll journey to a place where that release can happen with the rhythm of the ocean.0:42 So find a comfortable position.0:47 Lying down, if that feels right for you.0:54 Allowing your eyes to gently close.1:00 Let’s begin with the breath.1:05 No need to change anything.1:09 Simply notice the air as it enters.1:15 And notice it as it leaves.1:20 Feeling the body begin to grow heavy.1:26 Supported by the surface beneath you.1:32 Letting go of any need to hold yourself up.1:39 Just allowing yourself to BE here.1:45 Now.1:46 And now, let's begin our journey.1:51 In your mind’s eye, imagine yourself walking along a quiet, secluded path.2:04 The air is soft and warm.2:08 You can hear a gentle, rhythmic sound in the distance.2:17 The sound of waves.2:20 As you walk, the path opens up.2:25 And there it is.2:28 A vast, peaceful shoreline stretches out before you.2:37 The sand is soft and pale.2:41 The ocean is a calm, deep blue, meeting the horizon.2:50 You step onto the beach.2:54 Feel the soft, fine grains of sand beneath your feet.3:03 It’s warm from the late afternoon sun.3:09 You find a comfortable spot to sit, or to lie down.3:18 A place that feels safe, and completely your own.3:26 Here, you can rest.3:29 Notice the gentle breeze on your skin.3:36 It carries the clean, salty scent of the sea.3:43 It feels cleansing.3:46 Refreshing.3:48 And listen to the water.3:52 The waves roll in slowly… and then gently pull back out.4:02 A steady, timeless rhythm.4:06 In… and out.4:08 Allow your own breath to join this rhythm.4:15 Breathing in as a gentle wave comes to shore.4:23 And breathing out… as it recedes back into the ocean.4:31 With each breath out… with each wave that pulls away… allow it to carry something with it.4:47 Any tension from your day.4:51 Any thoughts that no longer serve you.4:57 Just letting them go.5:01 Carried away by the tide.5:05 There is nothing to do here.5:10 Nowhere to be.5:12 Simply resting with the sound of the ocean.5:19 Resting with your own gentle breath.5:25 Allowing the peace of this place to fill you.5:33 The day is done.5:36 You are at peace.
