Night Wind-Down

The day is behind you. Let it stay there. Breathe in slowly through the nose. Breathe out slowly through the mouth. Repeat. Feel your nervous system downshift. Notice five things you are grateful for today. Small things. A cup of tea. A kind word. The sun on your face. Let gratitude soften you. Your body knows how to sleep. You do not need to make it happen. You only need to stop getting in the way. Continue breathing. Let the theta rhythm carry you toward rest.