[softly] Welcome. For the next little while, there is nowhere else you need to be, and nothing you need to accomplish. This is not something you have to do perfectly. You do not need to empty your mind, breathe in a particular way, or make yourself fall asleep. You are simply creating a little space between the day that has passed and the night ahead. [pause for 10 seconds] Allow yourself to settle into a position that feels supportive. You might lie on your back, rest on your side, or choose any position that feels comfortable tonight. If one position becomes uncomfortable, you are free to change it at any time. Your eyes may close gently, or remain partially open with a soft, unfocused gaze. And if at any point this practice does not feel right, you can pause, return your attention to the room, or stop altogether. [pause] Begin by noticing where your body is being supported. Feel the surface beneath your head. The support beneath your shoulders and back. The weight of your hips, legs, and feet. You do not have to hold yourself up right now. Let the bed, the pillow, or the surface beneath you carry as much of your weight as you are willing to release. [pause for 15 seconds] You might notice the temperature of the air against your skin. The feeling of fabric around you. Any quiet sounds nearby, or farther away. There is no need to search for complete silence. The sounds around you can simply be part of this moment. If being aware of your body feels uncomfortable, you may keep some of your attention on one neutral detail in the room—the sound of the air, the weight of a blanket, or the steady support beneath you. [slowly] Now begin to notice your breathing. There is nothing to correct. Simply recognize that the breath is already moving. Air arriving. Air leaving. [pause]