Not feeling so great tonight?
I'm That's sorry.
no fun at all.
Let's just make you comfortable.
That's the whole plan.
Take a moment with your pillows.
Stack an extra one...
if your head feels better up high.
Maybe one under your knees.
Or one to hug on your side.
Fix the blanket however you like.
Kick a foot out if you're too warm.
Tuck it back in if you're chilly.
Is there water by the bed?
Tissues within reach?
Good.
Maybe a mug of tea is cooling.
Right there on the nightstand.
You can leave it for later.
Now let yourself sink.
The bed has you.
Let your eyes close.
They've been tired all day.
Burning a little, maybe.
For the next six minutes...
you don't have to do anything well.
Lying here is plenty.
Maybe you missed things today.
Work.
Plans with someone.
Maybe the laundry in is still the basket.
And the dishes are still in the sink.
That's okay.
Being sick is a full-time job.
You don't owe anyone a productive day.
Not when you feel like this.
The emails wait.
will People will understand.
Resting is what you did today.
And it counts.
If a you feel little guilty...
notice it.
Then let it go on the next breath.
Remember being home sick as a kid?
Cartoons on the couch.
Soup on a tray.
Nobody expected anything from you.
You just got to be looked after.
Tonight can feel a little like that.
Let me look after you for a while.
Let's not fuss with the breath tonight.
Breathe however is comfortable.
If your nose is stuffy...
breathe through your mouth.
That's completely fine.
Shallow breaths are fine too.
There's no right way tonight.
If a cough comes, let it come.
Then settle back in.
No need to start over.
Let your shoulders drop away from your ears.
Being sick makes us brace.
You can stop bracing now.
Now picture a gentle warmth.
Like a hot water bottle...
wrapped in an old flannel shirt.
Not hot.
Just warm enough.
Let it rest on your forehead.
If your head is heavy there...
let the warmth sit with it.
Let it rest over your eyes.
Soft, like a warm washcloth.
Let it move to your throat.
Warm, like a sip of tea with honey.
Let it spread across your chest.
Easy and slow.
Now find any spot that aches.
Your back.
Your legs.
Let that warmth rest there.
It doesn't fix anything.
It just keeps you company.
Like a warm hand...
laid down softly.
Let the warmth settle...
wherever you need it most.
Your whole body...
wrapped up warm and soft.
You're warm.
You're resting.
That's plenty for tonight.
You don't have to fall asleep.
Just rest.
Lying still is doing good work.
The rain is soft outside.
Tapping gently on the glass.
Your body is heavy.
Let it be heavy.
The mattress can take it.
That warmth is still with you.
Fainter now.
Like the last heat in a mug.
If you drift off, good.
If you don't, that's fine too.
Breathing in...
however it comes.
And out...
Rest is doing its work.
Nothing is asked of you tonight.
Just stay warm.
Just stay Goodnight.
soft.
Feel better.