01 Jun Creating a nighttime routine

Bedtime can be a perfect time for a nighttime ritual of finding gratitude for your day.

At the end of the day, as the sweet, dark stillness of night beckons us to lay down our bones and rest, we find ourselves at a clear transition point: Behind us lies the previous day and all that has come before; ahead of us, dawn heralds the unfolding of all that is yet to be.

While many of us have morning rituals that connect us with our center and help us to set intentions, we may want to explore the power of nighttime ritual as well.

It holds for us a beautiful chance for self-appreciation and blessing.

Before you go to bed each night, you can send gratitude to The Almighty and compassion towards yourself.

Though simple, this action honors the journey you have taken thus far, while opening you to the wonderful possibilities still ahead.

When you consciously engage with your own growth this way, you may find that your sleep gets sweeter, filling your night with a deeper sense of trust and relaxation. As you rest, you can surrender to these peaceful hours, knowing that the road behind you has been seen and acknowledged by a Merciful Lord.

By setting this special time aside each night, you can begin to orient yourself on your path of growing. It allows you to let the past have its place, to trust that the future is taken care of, and to simply rest yourself in the gift of the present moment.