A guided "meditation"

[smallwolf]

In the first couple of months I was here, and I replied to other users, I sometimes included a small story to take the posters mind from the current worries. While reading a few posts recently, it came to me that having something to listen to, or in this case, turn your mind to, might give you a moment of peace. And as you read this, try to engage all of your senses - your sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste. If you have short story/meditation to add, please do so...

WATERFALLS IN THE FOREST

A winding trail covered with damp leaves from last nights rain leads into a forest. Along the edges of the path are small plants with flowers of many colors, of red, white, blues, and other colors. Small butterflies fly from bush to bush, eating the nectar from the flowers. Your presense does not appear to bother them at all. Looking up into the forest trees you also see birds, chirping, making song that fill the forest. And through the tree-tops rays of sunlight can be seen, creating patterns of the forest floor, highlighting droplets of water that shine like diamonds. Walking further into the forest, you see a small stream of clear water revealing a bed of sand and smooth pebbles. You step into the water, the cool, refreshing touch of water on your feet and then walking upstream, the stream opens up into much larger pool sourced by a waterfall... water cascading down rocks that have been made smooth by (millions of) years of falling water. As water from the waterfall falls into the pool, creating a splash, mist fills the air, seeming to create an atmosphere of calm and quiet. Around the edge of the pool, are moss covered rocks with the moss acting like soft pillows. You dip your hand into the pool, lifting up a handful of pure water to your lips. Tasting the water, it is like the best drink you have ever had; healing you from the inside, with feelings of tranquility. You lie down with your head on one of the pillows of moss and relaxing, letting go of your worries and stresses. And when you are relaxed and ready, you get up, leave the pool and walk back down the stream until you meet the path again and exit the forest.

And whenever you feel down or stressed you remember this place and can return here for a moment of peace and calm.

[quirkywords]

Tim,

What a lovely idea for a thread.

I find it hard to read long pieces of text when tired, so I am going to record myself read it when I am not tired and use it on my phone. May help me go to sleep , who knows.

Thanks again

Quirky

[smallwolf]

Thank you Quirky. Here is another one for you. They won't come every day, and I hope they won't get lost in all of the other threads...

AN ISOLATED BEACH

You walk down a set of old wooden steps towards the sandy beach.

At the last step, you plant your feet onto the white sand. The sand is warm, but not hot, and is the clean white color. Except for a deck chair you can see near the water, this place has not been disturbed for a very long time.

The sun is shining and the sky is clear. Breathing in deeply you can smell the salt in the air.

Birds of various types sit on the rocks at one end of the beach. Some flying over the water looking for a feed.

And as you gaze at the water, you start to feel relaxed and calm. You notice the waves are almost non-existent, caressing the sand as they break. The sound is a like a child patting water in a puddle.

You walk down towards the water, feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin, and the sand under your feet.

As you get closer to the water, you notice the sand getting cooler. And as you reach to the water line, a small wave breaks and covers your toes with cool water. You walk into the water a little further, feeling the coolness of water on your legs. Looking down into the water, you also notice it is crystal clear. Further out in the water, you see what appears to be edge of a small reef, and fish swimming between the corals. You lift up a handful of water, letting it trickle down your arms over your skin. The coolness of the water in contrast to the warmth of the sun.

Stepping out of the water, you make you way to the deck chair. It looks very comfortable. You sit, falling into the chair, and begin to feel relaxed through your whole body. The warmth of the sun, and sound of birds in the distance and the breaking waves, the smell of salt in the air, the sights you can see. And when you are relaxed and ready, you get up from the deck chair, leave the sandy beach and walk back up the wooden stair, leaving the beach.

And whenever you feel down or stressed you remember this place and can return here for a moment of peace and calm.

[demonblaster]

Wolfy these are very good and calming. Thanks for telling me about here.

[Quercus]

Beautiful idea Tim!

I like reading Croix's happy memories thread for the same reason as I enjoy your guided meditations... The paint a picture in my mind and bring peace.

Thank you