The Visualization

I have been on vacation in the mountains so I thought a visualization I use for relaxation/destressing might be appropriate for this week.

Get in a comfortable position and let it roll:


I see a log cabin surrounded by pine and spruce. It sits in a mountain valley, which looks upon Long’s Peak and other thirteeners of the Continental Divide. The dry clean air is fresh with the scent of pine.

A mountain lake is within easy view of the large windows and porch of the cabin. Elk, deer, and even black bears are frequent visitors to this tranquil scene. Hummingbirds flit about the feeders that hang from the eaves. Bald eagles soar high above the firs.
Rocking chairs and a chaise with lots of comfy pillows line the porch for nighttime viewing of the stars as well as the gorgeous spiritual mountains during the day.

The cabin itself has a large soft caramel corduroy couch with plump cushions and big leather overstuffed chairs. A two-story riverstone fireplace takes up one wall and is perfect when warming the room on a cold night.
Cocoa and s’mores taste so delicious when sitting with your feet up on the giant leather ottoman.

For relaxation I can either lay on the porch chaise and gaze at the snowy peaks or relax on the soft couch hypnotized by the flames of the fire.

I close my eyes as soft music comes from the stereo and I relax every muscle in my body slowly, one at a time. I start at the top of my head, working down my neck, shoulders and hands. I picture a warm glowing light warming my body as it moves down, loosening all tenseness and stress, through my stomach, pelvis, hips and down my legs all the way through my feet. The scent of the forest and burning embers of the wood penetrate my nostrils. I feel my self reach a point of perfect calm and freedom from pain.

Above the music but softly, I can hear the voice of my Higher Power telling me I need to be gentle with myself. That it is OK to make mistakes. To learn new things and grow. To create and stretch myself as far as I want. To be with people who support and love me, Everything I need is assessable to me. Love. Comfort. Strength. I am enough, just the way I am.