Beyond Thoughts - A Journey Into Present Moment Awareness
Listen To Sleep - Quiet Bedtime Stories & Meditations26 Jul 2023

Beyond Thoughts - A Journey Into Present Moment Awareness

Welcome to this video episode of Listen to Sleep. Today, we're trying something new - a unique, calming meditation session recorded live on my back porch in the heart of Northern California. Accompanied by the peaceful ambient sounds of nature and our newest napping rescue dog, Joey, we delve into a journey of mindfulness. Whether you're here to find serenity before sleep or to center yourself during a busy day, this meditation invites you to simply be present and curious in the moment.

Through focusing on your breath, sensing into the space around you, and fostering a gentle curiosity, this meditation guides you towards a state of tranquility. We explore the power of presence, the art of observing without judgment, and the concept that we are more than our thoughts. This session aims to empower you to get closer to your own truth, discovering answers that come without words, and fostering a sense of oneness with the world around us.

So, settle down comfortably, be it sitting or lying down, and join us for a restful and reflective experience. Remember, there's no need to change anything or wish for something different - just be here, in this very moment.

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Sleep well, friends.💜

Erik

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#43 - Nature & Music - Brookside Meditation - Bonus Episode

#43 - Nature & Music - Brookside Meditation - Bonus Episode

This bonus episode has no story, only binaural nature sounds I recorded here at my cabin mixed with relaxing music. You can find this, as well as lots of other audio to help you sleep, on my patreon at http://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can join for as little as $1 a month.I know times are hard, and if you can't afford it, just email me at erik@listentosleep.com and I'll send you a link to get it all for free. I don't want a lack of funds to keep anyone from getting better sleep.For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com.Thanks so much for listening. Sleep well. 😴 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Apr 202047min

#42 - The Father

#42 - The Father

A Scandinavian tale about loss and redemption. For more relaxing Sleepy Shorts, shorter stories for kids (and adults - perfect for a nap or a break), as well as nature sounds I record myself and relaxing nature & music tracks for yoga or meditation, check out the Listen To Sleep patron program at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. Great sleepy rewards can be had starting at just $1 a month. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5336. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Mar 202011min

#41 - Mr. Possum - Extended

#41 - Mr. Possum - Extended

For kids and adults alike, this week's story is about why opossums are white. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43558. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Mar 20201h 4min

#40 - The Jellyfish And The Monkey

#40 - The Jellyfish And The Monkey

A Japanese fairy tale by Yei Theodora Osaki. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Mar 202028min

#39 - The Phantom of the Opera - Prologue

#39 - The Phantom of the Opera - Prologue

Here's the prologue to this classic novel about the origins of the story. It's a little weird, and a lot sleepy. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free athttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/175. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mar 202014min

#38 - The Queen of The Many-Coloured Bedchamber (Part Two)

#38 - The Queen of The Many-Coloured Bedchamber (Part Two)

Here is part two of this great Irish fairy tale. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25513. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Feb 202012min

#37 - The Queen of The Many-Coloured Bedchamber (Part One)

#37 - The Queen of The Many-Coloured Bedchamber (Part One)

An Irish fairy tale this week. It's a long one so I've split it up. Part one is this week and part two next week. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25513. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Feb 202012min

#36 - The Ghost

#36 - The Ghost

Another Polish folk tale for a listener in Poland this week. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listentosleep.com. If you'd like to support the podcast, please leave a review where you listen or become a patron at https://patreon.com/listentosleep. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49249. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Feb 202013min

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