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Lines for letting the day end and letting yourself stop.
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It is safe to welcome quiet into this hour.
The day is done, and I can let my body sink into rest.
I am willing to close my eyes and let the hours pass.
I am improving my ability to set down tasks at night.
It is safe to set striving aside for tonight.
I am ready to let sleep come.
I am becoming heavy and relaxed in this bed.
I can feel the soft support of the pillow.
I am willing to leave tomorrow's questions for the morning.
I can welcome the quiet darkness and let the night hold me.
Here and now, my breath slows into quiet rest.
My head rests on the pillow, and my limbs grow heavy.
I close my screen first, then I welcome the dim light.
With each slow breath, my eyelids soften and grow heavy.
I place my notebook on the desk and walk to bed.
Cool sheets against my skin invite my muscles to soften.
I let my body sink into the mattress, resting in quiet ease.
I am willing to balance hard physical effort with deep restorative rest.
I am becoming more attentive to what my body needs.
I am ready to settle into my own company.
This evening, I am willing to give myself a kind welcome.
As I lie down tonight, I thank my body for carrying me.
As I step outside, I feel the spacious air around me.
When I open a book, I settle into patient reading.
This evening, I can allow the day to settle quietly.
As I lie down tonight, I let the day settle into quiet rest.
I am ready to let this evening settle what I experienced today.
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