The following script will help you create a location within your mind that you can escape to anytime you wish. It is a wonderful place to be used for meditation, contemplation, reflection, and even prayer. It is a spot to escape to or simply to enjoy a quick break.

I'd like you to use your imagination right now. Let your imagination roam free and allow the first thought that comes into your head to take hold and develop. Just imagine that you are in an empty space and you are going to create a beautiful, relaxing, peaceful room. This will be a room that you can resort to any time you like.

I would like you to create the most comfortable piece of furniture that you can imagine. Just create the most comfortable piece of furniture that you can think of, whether it's a very plush recliner or an overstuffed feather bed. Create it in your mind right now, see all the details of it, the color, the texture. See it as clearly in your mind as possible. Now imagine yourself sitting or lying on this piece of furniture as we continue our task.

Let's begin with the walls of this room. Imagine how big or small you would like the room to be. What are the walls made of? The only limitation you have is that of your own imagination. So imagine the walls. Are they painted? … Are they made out of cement or plaster? … Are they wooden or glass? … Now I would like you to take a moment and imagine what you would like to have for a floor. What is the floor made of? Is it made of wood, cement, tiles, linoleum, sand, or maybe even grass? … Make it out of whatever you would like … It can also be whatever color you would like. Just see it clearly in your mind's eye … Now how about the ceiling? What is the ceiling made of? You can make it as fancy or as simple as you like … You can even put in recessed lighting, or even a chandelier if you care to … Create the ceiling now and make it look however you would like it to.

You have now created the complete parameters of your room. Before we continue, look around now and see if there is anything else you would like to add, such as windows, doors, skylights, or any other permanent fixtures. Take a moment to finish any of these tasks.

What other kind of furniture would you like to create in this room that would help it to be a very relaxing, comfortable place for you to be in? Go ahead and create now any other pieces of large furniture that you would like, maybe a bureau, or tables, a desk, vanity, maybe even an easel so you can do some art work … Take your time and be creative …

Now create any smaller furnishings you would like to have in this room. You may want to create some lamps, knickknacks, books, maybe a small bookshelf … Create everything down to the smallest detail, even picture frames, figurines, and personal items. Take a few moments now to create all the little things that will make this room comfortable and personal to you.

Look around at everything you have created in this room and commit it to memory. You can change this room anytime you like. You can add items, remove items, or even change the main features of the room if it suits your liking.

Any time in the future that you want to come back to this room you can do so. All you need to do to come back is to take a deep breath and simply say to yourself, “relax now.” Upon saying “relax now” you can allow yourself to return to this room.