Pāhonoa te oro

With each step, your body grows heavier, yet your spirit feels lighter—like you're sinking into the safest, coziest place inside yourself. Four... five... almost there now. With every number you count, your world narrows to this moment, to this soothing sensation wrapping around you like a warm blanket. Doesn't that feel good? Now you need to start stroking. Slowly. Up and down. Slowly. Up. And Down.