Meditations and Bedtime Stories

with

Glenda Cedarleaf MSW Clinical Hypnotherapist,

Author, and SoulCollage® Facilitator

"Rescued Time"

"Rescued Time"

This morning, I listened to a beautiful poem read in the most captivating Irish brogue by Seamus O’Rourke called "Rescued Time". (I haven’t been able to find it anywhere other than this Facebook video).

He begins:

“If we could turn off the screens just for now—the laptops, the phones, the beeps, the pings, the hums… if we could go back and rescue time and return us to a perfect spot and moment… where would you go?”

In this poem, O'Rourke captures the power of revisiting or discovering a healing place. Through vivid description of sights, sounds, and sensations, he takes us into his memory of being on the farm and the emotional connection he felt during this childhood experience.

Meditating and Kayaking on Falls Lake 2012

Finding Your Healing Place

O'Rourke's poem is a lovely example of what we do in the practice of guided imagery meditation, when we incorporate the healing place into the journey. It is a powerful way to set the stage for reflection, processing, and ultimately healing.

The customized audios I have created since the 90's include the healing place as a primary component. Identifying and creating a healing place is always a highlight for me because each person's creation is so uniquely compelling. (The featured video below "Finding Your Healing Place" is a deep dive into this process.)

My hope for you is that you have a place—whether real or imagined—where you can feel safe, restored, and whole. And if you haven’t found it yet, may your creative imagination guide you there so that you can soak in this sanctuary and Rescue time, once more.

For me, floating in the pool is medicine for my soul. The pool is my sanctuary of respite and I continue to thank my dear husband for building it! In the pool, countless memories of delighting in the water help me relive earlier days when energy was strong and life felt less complicated. When the weather turns cold I rely on my imagination (and the bathtub!) to keep this sense of comfort alive.

So, the videos I share with you this month are here to support you in connecting with love and the power of a healing place.

Here is a link to my full

 Healing Places Playlist

Featured Videos

This meditation, inspired by the lake cabin my father built, takes you on a whimsical mini-retreat to a serene lake house with the gentle sounds of water lapping against the shore, the crackle of a campfire, and the calm of a starlit sky.

After the meditation guiding ends, the music continues and eventually all you hear is soft water sounds for the remainder of this 4 hr long sleep video. Includes a black screen after the first few minutes of soothing images and video clips of nature.

"Meditation Music 30 Minutes" from Pond 5 by Sahin Koc/Ambient Music

Bedtime Healing Meditation

This meditation is designed to guide you on a soothing journey with detailed healing guided imagery and affirmations as well as gentle music, and the beautiful sounds of the Native American flute.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, pain, or simply need a restorative sleep, this meditation is here to help.

Music from Pond 5 by Jordan Jessep (Solfeggio Frequency) and Doczyk (Native American Flute with gentle waterfall sounds.)

Finding Your Healing Place

This guided meditation designed to help you tap into your imagination and create a peaceful sanctuary.

We will embark on a journey to discover or create a healing space that brings you comfort, hope, and a deep sense of peace. Whether it’s a serene location you’ve experienced or one you envision, I’ll guide you through identifying the qualities and sensations that make this place special — allowing you to return to it anytime you need calm, clarity, and perspective.

This peaceful sanctuary could be by the water, in a lush meadow, atop a mountain, or even in a cozy spot like your bed or by the fireplace. Through reflective questions and sensory imagery, we’ll dive into the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings that bring your oasis to life. 🌸✨

Inclues soothing nature music "Floating" by Christopher Lloyd Clarke providing an additional 12 minutes to further deepen into your journey.