Picture yourself sitting in a meadow next to a babbling brook. The water makes its way over smooth rocks and stones. A bird calls. Relax and close your eyes. Let the sounds of the stream pull away your anxiety. Focus on the sound of the water. Your heart rate slows. Everything is calm and serene.

Why I made this soundscape:

I’ve been waking up even more than usual this past week. My anxiety dreams have gotten worse. I wanted to somehow drown out the sound of me thinking. (I may try doing an underwater one next.) I wanted to feel as if I was in the middle of the stream and the water was pulling away my sleeplessness.

I hope by listening to it you find happiness and calmness.