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Tonight’s sleep story is called… The Sleepless City: A Tale of Insomnia and Adventure

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of New York, there lived a woman named Sarah. Sarah had always struggled with insomnia, often finding herself wide awake in the middle of the night, tossing and turning in her bed. She had tried everything from lavender scented pillows to sleep medication, but nothing seemed to work.

One night, as she lay awake yet again, Sarah decided to take a walk around the city to clear her mind. The streets were deserted, with only the faint sound of distant traffic filling the air. As she walked, she felt the cool breeze on her face and the light from the street lamps guiding her way.

As she turned a corner, Sarah came across a peculiar door. It was made of a deep mahogany wood and had intricate carvings etched into its surface. She had never seen it before, despite walking down that street many times before.

Without thinking twice, Sarah opened the door and stepped inside. The room was dimly lit, with candles flickering on the walls. In the center of the room was a large wooden table, with a book placed on top. The book was bound in leather and had the words "The Sleepless City" engraved on its cover....



 

The Sleepless City: A Tale of Insomnia and Adventure

Sleep Stories to help you fall asleep easily. When anxiety, insomnia or spinning thoughts are keeping you awake, press play on a sleep story to relax your body and clear your mind so you can melt into deep sleep. Our stories are generated by AI and intentionally created to meander and even be nonsensical at times. We do this so your mind will attach to the stories just enough to allow your body to relax, but not enough to keep you awake and interested. Narrated by Jody Agard and Rebekah Romberg and brought to you by Katie Krimitsos and the Women’s Meditation Network.

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In a realm of soft twilight and whispered legends, there lay a hidden path that only the most adventurous hearts dared to tread. This path wound through realms of dreams and reality, blurring the lines between the two, and leading to a place few had ever seen—The Silk Road Oasis. Among those drawn to its mystery was a soul named Tai, a seeker of tranquility in a world bustling with noise.

Tai's journey began on a gentle evening, under a sky painted with strokes of lavender and peach. With each step away from the familiar, the clamor of daily life faded into a symphony of nature's whispers. Tai walked with a purpose, guided not by a map, but by an innate feeling that the road ahead was where he truly belonged.

The path was not always clear; it twisted through forests where the trees stood tall like guardians of ancient secrets, and across rivers that sang melodies of the journeys he had witnessed. Tai moved with ease, each step a note in harmony with the earth's song. There was no rush, for in this quest, the journey itself was a treasure.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of gold and crimson, Tai came upon a meadow that seemed untouched by time. The grass swayed gently, a sea of green under the moon's soft glow. Here, Tai decided to rest, enveloped in the tranquil embrace of the night...





A Journey to the Silk Road Oasis

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Far below the surface of the sea, in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean, the whales were preparing for their nightly ritual. As the last rays of sunlight disappeared into the murky blue waters above, the giant creatures began to stir.

The oldest and wisest whale was named Taleen. Her smooth, gray body glided effortlessly through the water as she made her way toward the gathering area. She sang out in long, low tones to call the other whales to her. One by one, the giant mammals emerged from the shadows—humpbacks and blues, fins and rights—their haunting whale songs echoing through the darkness.

When all the whales had arrived, Taleen raised her massive tail fluke, signaling the start of their nightly ritual. As one, the pod opened their mouths and began to vocalize—first low rumbles, then high-pitched cries, then a chorus of clicks, whistles, trills and pulses. Each whale added their unique voice to the strange and beautiful whale song.

The purpose of the song was not understood by human scientists, who marveled at the intricate and ever-changing music that rippled across the world's oceans each night. But the whales knew. They sang to share news, to bond with their pod-mates, to navigate the lightless ocean depths. Their songs told stories—tales of good feeding grounds, warnings of encroaching ships, lullabies for sleeping calves...





The Songs of the Whales in the Deep Ocean

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With just a single breath…
You can touch the space,
That pulses with magic inside. 

With just a single breath…
You can connect to,
All the Universe provides. 

LONG PAUSE

So let yourself fall,
Into the stream, 
The movement of breath in and out. 

Let yourself go,
And trust in the flow,
That weaves its way throughout. 

LONG PAUSE

Now see if you find,
What floats in your mind,
All those thoughts can release. 

Let them enter the stream,
Of your breath exiting,
And feel your inhale bring peace. 

LONG PAUSE

Each part of your body,
Relaxes and melts,
The tension has faded away.

What’s holding you up,
Is soft, yet firm,
Allowing you to be here today.

LONG PAUSE

Let gratitude fill,
Each inhale right now,
As time stands still for you.

You realize that now,
This moment right here,
Is all that exists and is true. 

LONG PAUSE

You’re filled with a wave,
Of freshness and love,
You see all the beauty around.

You see all the magic,
The energies collide,
You see that your life is profound. 

LONG PAUSE

So breathe in again,
And this time, smile wide,
Let all that’s been heavy dissolve.

You get to choose,
How you’ll live this day,
So choose to love and evolve. 

PAUSE

With just a single breath…
You can touch the space,
That pulses with magic inside. 

With just a single breath…
You can connect to,
All the Universe provides. 


Namaste, Beautiful





Meditation: World Meditation Day Special

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Charlene the dreamweaver floated softly through the starry night sky, her gossamer wings glimmering in the moonlight. As she surveyed the sleeping world below, she wondered who needed sweet dreams tonight.

Gliding over the rolling hills, Charlene spotted a small cottage nestled in a grove of trees. She peered in the window and saw a young boy fast asleep, though he was frowning and restless.

"He must be having a nightmare," thought Charlene. "I'll weave him a lovely dream."

Charlene sprinkled silvery dream dust through the open window. Suddenly the boy's frown lifted into a smile. He dreamed he was flying a kite in a sunny meadow, the colorful tail streaming behind him. Charlene smiled and drifted on.

Over the village she went, sprinkling dream dust on all the sleeping townsfolk. Soon everyone was smiling and sighing happily in their sleep. Even the dogs and cats dreamed they were chasing butterflies and napping in sunny patches.

As Charlene floated over the forest, she heard a faint roar. In a small clearing, she saw a mother bear and her two cubs curled up in their den, shivering. A cold wind was blowing outside...





The Dreamweaver's Midnight Adventures

Hey, it’s Katie and I’m here for a mid-month check in. How are you? How’s your month coming along? How’s your mental health? 

We’re well into Mental Health Awareness Month and I hope you’ve really been enjoying all the bonus and guest meditations we’ve been providing across the network. The team and I have been working hard to make sure you have a wide variety of meditations and voices to support you! 

I’m sharing honestly today about why we need to “slow down to speed up” and what that’s actually looked like for me this month (single mommying with hubs out of town, end of school extra activities and moving!). It ain’t been pretty y'all. 

But I’m sharing because we all have these heavy seasons and I’ll walk you through what worked for me to lighten the load and helped me slow down, all in the name of preserving my mental health. 

I also share a poem/meditation I wrote recently called “A Million Little Reasons” that I hope really speaks to your heart. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1) Tuesday, May 21 is World Meditation Day! We’re celebrating with a special “World Meditation Day Meditation” going live on all our podcasts. Come meditate with us! 

2) FREE MASTERCLASS: On June 18 at 1pm est, I’ll be co-hosting a Live Masterclass with my friend JJ Flizanes called “The Roadmap to Emotional Healing.” You can find out more and sign up for free here: 
http://jjflizanes.com/wmn

Lastly, if you’re enjoying our meditations, we would be so grateful for your rating and reviews on Apple Podcasts! It always helps others just like you find us easily. 

Thank you so much for listening and I love you! 

Katie 
 
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