Tonight's holiday bedtime story is "Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement C. Moore. A classic tale about a Jolly fellow who delivers presents with his sleigh and reindeer. 

This sleepy story is told by returning guest Jon of Noise Berry Games. 

Cozy up and enjoy our shortest relaxing tale this holiday season!

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Find more of Jon and Noise Berry Games at:

https://www.youtube.com/c/NoiseBerryGames

and

https://twitter.com/serjonsnow

... and be sure to let him know if you loved his story episode(s)!

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Happy Holidays, and have a relaxing and peaceful sleep!

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This version of tonight's story has pictures by Jessie Willcox Smith which you can see at https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/17135/pg17135-images.html. 

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Music:

Carol Of The Bells [Celtic Version] by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7137-carol-of-the-bells-celtic-version

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with

almost no restrictions whatsoever.  You may copy it, give it away or

re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included

with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

The third and final part of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, told by Alex Mildenberger and Jake "The Snake" of Cover Me Pod.

One of the most theatrical tellings of our story, follow as we reach the final conclusion of this holiday tale.

What message does the third spirit have in store? Will Scrooge learn to change his ways? Listen on to find out.

And be sure to let these gents know if you loved their story episode!

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Find more of Cover Me Pod by:

using the twitter hashtag #CoverMePod,

emailing [email protected],

or OF COURSE finding their amazing podcast simply by typing "Cover Me Pod" into any of your favourite podcast providers!

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Music:

Carol Of The Bells [Celtic Version] by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7137-carol-of-the-bells-celtic-version

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with

almost no restrictions whatsoever.  You may copy it, give it away or

re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included

with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

The second part of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, told by yours truly.

Relax, enjoy, and join us tomorrow for the third and final part of the story.

Happy holidays!

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Find me on instagram and facebook @vanessanollyoga, and like and subscribe to the podcast on your preferred platform to stay up to date!

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Music:

Carol Of The Bells [Celtic Version] by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7137-carol-of-the-bells-celtic-version

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with

almost no restrictions whatsoever.  You may copy it, give it away or

re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included

with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

The first part of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol", told by actors Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda.

A theatrical yet relaxing telling of the story of one old Mr. Scrooge, who learns a lesson about kindness and holiday cheer in an inexplicable way.

What will become of Mr.Scrooge and how will Christmas go? Stay tuned to find out!

Be sure to follow and subscribe to make sure you catch the full story;

And let Keshia and Bianca know if you loved their telling of the story!

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Find more of Keshia and Bianca at:

@thefword_show on Instagram,

and hopefully catch them live sometime soon in a theatre near you!

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Music:

Carol Of The Bells [Celtic Version] by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7137-carol-of-the-bells-celtic-version

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with

almost no restrictions whatsoever.  You may copy it, give it away or

re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included

with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

And so the Meditations with Vanessa Holiday Story Special begins! Today on the podcast we have special guest Jon (AKA "JaR") from Noise Berry Games reading The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry! A memorable and unique Christmas story about the art of giving without expecting anything in return.

We hope you'll enjoy this relaxing story style episode, and be sure to tune in during the 20th-25th of December for more holiday inspired stories here on the podcast!

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To find more of Jon:

https://www.youtube.com/c/NoiseBerryGames

and

https://twitter.com/serjonsnow

... and be sure to let him know if you loved his story episode(s)!

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Happy Holidays, and may you have a relaxing and peaceful winter season!

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Music:

Carol Of The Bells [Celtic Version] by Alexander Nakarada

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7137-carol-of-the-bells-celtic-version

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with

almost no restrictions whatsoever.  You may copy it, give it away or

re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included

with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

The final affirmation in the mantra guided meditation series is all about surrender and faith.

What can you let go of?

I hope you've enjoyed this episode, and thank you so much to those of you who made it through all the affirmations!

Love and Light!

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Music:

Tranquility Base by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4542-tranquility-base

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The fourth in a series of short guided meditations focused on sitting with affirmations and mantras.

This episode is all about cultivating a sense of calm, balance, and equanimity so that we can respond to life rather than simply reacting.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I'll see you next week for our final affirmation mantra meditation together!

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Music:

Tranquility Base by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4542-tranquility-base

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The third mantra affirmation guided meditation in the series.

Today's episode is all about meditating on the topic of insight, and being honest with not only others, but ourselves.

Feel free to set aside some time after today's meditation to journal anything that comes up for you.

Namaste!

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Music:

Ancient Winds Preview by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5725-ancient-winds-preview

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today is the second mantra and affirmation guided meditation in the mini-series!

Today is all about cultivating and growing a sense of love. Love for others, self love, and a broader understanding that it is safe to love.

Hope you like this short guided affirmation meditation!

Love and light!

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Music:

Elf Meditation Preview by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5728-elf-meditation-preview

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today we begin a weekly mini-series on the podcast!

For five weeks I'll be sharing a mantra and affirmation focused meditation that you can follow along with at home, and incorporate into your week!

Today we begin with an affirmation all about cultivating a sense of ease and softness.

This guided meditation is perfect when you've been too busy "doing" without enough "being".

Hope you enjoy! And hope to see you for next week's affirmation as well.

Love and light!

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Find me:

on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChejHJl70zJzDELhQ5kxAeQ )

on Instagram and Facebook (@vanessanollyoga)

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Music:

Ancient Winds Preview by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5725-ancient-winds-preview

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license