Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Happy Sunday! Live at 6PM EST, this week's sleep story, "The Forest Library," came spontaneously as I thought about a common fantasy of mine about escaping to a secret treehouse library in the woods. Away from modern distractions in a place where I can truly unplug. Come along for this bedtime journey, where you may find refuge amongst the trees and babbling stream as you get lost in the pages of a book. Fall asleep in a cozy alcove beneath the stars. It's time to dream away.

✨ Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

💤 YouTube: https://youtu.be/aB4a3kt5amc?si=bkYDc...

#sleepstory #selfcare #michellessanctuary #bedtimestory #asmr #bedtime #sleepstoryforgrownups #dreamaway #cozyvibes

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Sometimes when I struggle with sleep, I envision the sky and drifting among the stars, slipping far away from earth. I like to imagine my breath can control their flicker. That inspired this week’s sleep meditation, “Ten Minutes to Sleep: Lullaby of the Stars.”

Let your breath become the conductor of the cosmos as you float away from earthly concerns and into the tranquil night. Find ease and serenity in this guided meditation, designed to gently lull you to sleep.

Listen now:

🌙 Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

✨YouTube: https://youtu.be/jYzHhKk67n0

#sleepmeditation #guidedmeditation #relaxation #sleep #insomnia #stardust #stars #nightsky #peacefulsleep #sleephypnosis #mindfulness #wellness #selfcare #dreamy #lullaby

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Happy Sunday and Happy Easter to all who are celebrating! This week I'm releasing a 4-hour bedtime collection of island sleepy stories. I spent a few days with my nieces to return with the absolute more violent stomach virus I've ever had as an adult. In fact, it's the only time I've had such an experience since being a little kid and now it just feels like a foggy dream.

While spending a day snuggling with Ike in a darkened room, my mind kept drifting to the most beautiful places I've experienced and flashes of lake cabins and Hawaii beaches and the shores of Vietnam came to mind. I thought about how I hope to travel as much as I once did, but how I'm so grateful for an imagination to take me there even during times of stillness. We are all so lucky to have our imagination, where we are but a thought away from the most soothing destinations.

I hope you enjoy this collection and had a wonderful weekend and will have an even better week ahead. As always, I invite you to share, comment, and interact with my stories as these gestures are the main way that my work gets recommended to new listeners.

Let's dream away.

✨ Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

💤YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rrrrhnty9w

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#bedtimestoriesforgrownups #michellessanctuary #cozyislandbedtimecollection

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Escape to tranquility with this week’s brand new cozy sleep story: "The Island of Chimes"! 😴

The inspiration for this week's story came during my yoga practice last Saturday. As I rested in savasana, the final relaxation pose, the sound of chimes filled the room. It reminded me of my mother’s garden and sparked a wish for an island dedicated to their soothing music.

Journey to this magical island where countless wind chimes create a soothing symphony, each one a silent wish left by dreamers over decades. Picture the sunset painting the lake as you add your own chime to the chorus. As night falls, return to your cozy cabin and let the calming sounds of the lake lull you to sleep. It’s time to dream away.

✨Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

💤YouTube: https://youtu.be/3O7M79yUkAs


Perfect for grown-ups looking for a relaxing bedtime routine. #SleepStory #BedtimeStory #Relaxation #LakeSounds #WindChimes #Sleep #Cozy #Tonight

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Have ads woken you up at the end of my videos? You may have noticed over the past year and a half that this happens sometimes. As a creator, I can't prevent ads from showing up at the end of a video. But I can help you avoid being woken by blaring ads just as you've fallen asleep. I create a video to help explain this better.

✨ youtube.com/shorts/edKj3hwlexg ✨

I filmed this on an iPhone but the steps are the same regardless of the device you use to listen and watch.

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Tonight's the night for peaceful sleep! 😴 Join me at 7 PM EST for the premiere of my brand new gentle meditation, "Easy Like Rain," designed to help you stop overthinking and drift into a deep slumber with the soothing sounds of rain. Enjoy a brief body scan followed by visualizations of the most soothing places to find shelter from the rain. Find your cozy escape and prepare for a restful night. It's time to dream away.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…
▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eInA6XAuHko

#bedtimemeditation #sleepmeditation #easylikerain #rainsounds #overthinking #sleep #relaxation #newrelease #meditation #michellesmeditationsanctuary @michellesmeditationsanctuary

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

“And down they forgot as up they grew”— ee cummings

As we get older and live in an often-chaotic world, bombarded with far too much information, it's easy to forget the magic that exists in every moment. One of my favorite childhood memories often serves as a reminder of how magical the world can be through a child's eyes. Three years old, still in my pajamas, with my feet in my mom’s oversized shoes and the sweet scent of Fruit Loops on my breath, I'd lie on the golden carpet of our trailer. While the Disney Channel played quietly in the background, dust motes would dance in the sunlight against the backdrop of wood-paneled walls, and I'd be mesmerized. I'd watch how they glittered, not even understanding what dust was at the time. I just thought it was beautiful. Magical.

Reconnect with your own magical world.

Listen here:

✨YouTube: https://youtu.be/leCiU22uV04
💖Podcast: api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/65262365/download.mp3


#EverydayMagic #Mindfulness #Meditation #Wonder #MichelleSanctuary

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

The subconscious mind is a funny thing. For whatever reason I was drawn to write about Costa Rica and the beautiful waterfalls and mist in Arenal. It didn't start out that way-- I just had a title: Into the Waterfall Mist. I started to recall a trip to Costa Rica and the beautiful eco-friendly accommodations and embellished with some imagining. In spreading the word about this story, I went back to discover photos from my trip and realized that this very day 11 years ago I was there! I hope you enjoy this escape. It's inspired by the mantra, "Sleep is my nightly paradise."

You can find "Into the Waterfall Mist" on:

🎧 Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/R8Qd5SxJlBQ

It's time to dream away.

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

For expecting mothers, and those who support them, I've created a new meditation with calming affirmations. Witnessing the challenges of pregnancy, I wanted to offer a peaceful space for relaxation and self-care. We are all deeply connected, and by supporting mothers, we are nurturing our future. If you know anyone who could benefit from this gift of softness and encouragement, please share. 💜

🎥 YouTube https://youtu.be/h8P37uCQLbE
🎙 Podcast: www.spreaker.com/episode/pregnancy-meditation-calm…

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Michelle's Sanctuary Stories for Sleep

Happy Tuesday Everyone! 👋 I know so many of you have been asking for a quick way to wind down before bed, and I've create a short and sweet sleep meditation to accomodate. LIVE tonight at 7 PM EST, this meditation is targeted to stop overthinking and for those of us who struggle with busy minds. Let's all take a few minutes to breathe and relax together. Can't wait to see you there! It's time to dream away. ✨

✨ YouTube: https://youtu.be/juO8wxUASfo
🎙 Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/michelles-sanctuary/…

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