Tonight, like every night, we return to this gentle space to lay down the weight of the day and reconnect with what’s calm, kind, and true within us. Whether you arrive tired, restless, or full of thoughts, you are invited just as you are. No pressure to fix or change — only to breathe, listen, and allow.

This meditation will guide you through a simple process of settling the body, softening the mind, and opening the heart to rest. With breath and presence as our companions, we’ll create a spacious pause — a threshold between day and night, noise and silence, effort and ease.

Rooted in the spirit of the Bedtime Shema, this practice echoes the Jewish tradition of releasing grudges, seeking protection, and entrusting the soul to the Holy One for safekeeping through the night. You don’t need to know the words or come from any particular background — only to come with openness.

If you’ve been here before, thank you for making this a practice. If this is your first time, welcome — this space is for you, too.

Let this be your landing place. A soft exhale. A gentle return to peace.

Tonight marks a milestone: our 60th shared meditation. What began as a quiet experiment in presence has become a sacred rhythm of rest and reflection. Whether you've joined since the beginning or are just arriving, this practice is here to help you settle, soften, and return to yourself. Let this session be a gentle celebration of continuity, care, and the power of showing up, even in stillness.

Take a deep breath. You’ve arrived.

At Midsummer, around the longest day of the year, pause for a brief meditation to gather the season’s abundant light and warmth. Let the sun’s radiance fill your body, warming and energizing you from within. As you breathe deeply, absorb this moment of fullness - light, heat, and clarity - fueling your intentions for growth, vitality, and illumination.