You're entering a forest, full of the wonders
and beauty of nature.
Observe the many shades of colour as you look
around at the trees and plants.
An exotic bird of paradise performs a beautiful
and enchanting dance.
All around you can hear the sounds of birds
singing.
Relax your whole body and relax your mind.
Start by breathing in gently and out slowly.
You come to a clearing.
You're bathed in warm sunshine as you walk towards the lake, surrounded by a pebbled shore.
The surface of the lake is perfectly still.
The blue sky and the trees reflected in the
glassy surface.
In the distance, you see a beautiful butterfly,
resting on a flower.
While you're in this calm and peaceful place,
bring your attention to any pain or discomfort
which may be in your body.
As you do so, you may notice an increase in
intensity but this will only last for a moment.
Take a few moments to observe the sensation,
and without judgement, simply take note of
the way it feels.
Now, pick up one of the pebbles at your feet.
Hold it in your hand and allow all the pain and discomfort to flow out of your body into
the pebble.
Take your time and allow the pain and discomfort
to ebb away.
Now take the pebble containing your pain and
discomfort and throw it away into the still
calm lake.
As it breaks the surface of the water, ripples
spread out carrying away your pain and discomfort.
Notice how the pain and discomfort is now
less.
In the cool shade by the lake, you can see
a comfortable hammock.
You can lie in the hammock and escape form
the troubles of daily life and have time just
for yourself.
You can enjoy this place of beauty and wonder,
feeling relaxed and at peace with the world
around you.
Using all your senses, take in the whole atmosphere
of this place. Feel the cooling breeze upon
your face, savour the sounds of the birds,
wonder at the exotic plants, listen to the
rustle of leaves on the breeze.
It's peaceful and safe and no one expects
anything of you here. Looking up through the
branches of the trees, you can see the sunlight
and feel it's warmth filtering through the
leaves.
It will shortly be time to leave this place,
but remember that you can return here and
enjoy this anytime you want.
Focus once more on your breathing, breathing
in gently and out slowly.
Now, in your own time, bring this exercise
to a close. Your journey is complete.
