[MUSIC]
Hey, Jeffrey here, and welcome back to Knife Falls.
This is a mini meditation, just a few quiet moments before you settle in for the night. You know those nights that feel a bit too quiet.
“If that's what you're feeling now, you're not alone in it.”
Let's slow things down and make a little space to breathe. Bring your attention to your breath.
Inhale slowly through your nose.
Exhale gently through your mouth. Again, breathe in warmth. And breathe out any tension. [MUSIC] Let your shoulders drop.
“Let your body sink a little heavier into the bed.”
Let the breath ease whatever it touches.
Now imagine a gentle circle of golden light around your bed. Small, warm, steady. Let it glow just bright enough to feel comforting. Not overwhelming. Inside this circle is every person who is cared for you in tiny or meaningful ways.
“The people who've made you laugh, supported you, or made you feel seen.”
Their presence isn't loud or dramatic, just a quiet warmth filling the space around you. Even if they're far away tonight, their care still reaches you. It moves towards you like a soft wave, settling around your body, resting on your pillow, and warming the center of your chest. [MUSIC]
Place a hand in your chest if that feels comfortable. Repeat softly with me. I am cared for. I am supported. I can let my body rest now. Come back to your breath in and out.
Feel your body sink a little deeper. Feel the space around you soften. Take one last slow inhale. And let it all go on the exhale. If sleep is close, drift toward it.
If you'd like a little more company, you're welcome to switch to one of my stories. Which ever feels right. Sleep well. [MUSIC]
Those nights when everything goes quiet, but your mind doesn't.
When your thoughts just keep circling and it feels like there's something you need to get off your chest,
but you're not quite sure where to start.
“I think a lot of us have been there, and that's why I want to tell you about Rula.”
Rula is a healthcare company that connects you with licensed in network therapists and mental health professionals who take your insurance.
So it's a little easier to find someone to talk to.
Rula works with over a hundred insurance plans, and the average copay is about $15 per session. Sometimes even zero, depending on your coverage.
“And instead of just matching you with whoever is available, Rula helps you find someone who actually fits based on your needs and preferences.”
There are no long way lists, and you can often book your first appointment as soon as tomorrow.
The ones you're matched, Rula stays with you, helping you move forward, and supporting your progress over time. Because sometimes, having the right person to talk to can make all the difference. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable high quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit Rula.com/knifals to get started. That's RULA.com/knifals.
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