Sleep Stories Womens Meditation Network

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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Misty was a tiny star who lived in the vast night sky. She twinkled brightly amongst her fellow stars, glowing with a soft, silvery light. Though small, Misty's shine could be seen for miles across the sleepy countryside below.

Each night, as the sun slipped below the horizon, Misty would begin to twinkle. She loved watching the world slowly drift off to sleep. The first to fall asleep were always the little farm animals in the fields and barns. The cows, horses, sheep, and chickens would snuggle into their beds of hay, tuck their heads down, and let out big, sleepy sighs. Misty would blink her light gently over them like a nightlight, singing a soft twinkling lullaby.

Next to fall under Misty's sleepy spell were the wild creatures of the forest and meadows. Owls would stop their hooting, bears would lumber back to their dens, rabbits would hop slowly to their burrows, and deer would nestle down in the soft forest underbrush. Misty's twinkling glow and melodic lullaby would soothe them all into slumber.

Finally, the families living in the little farm houses dotted across the land would start to settle in for the night. Parents would tuck their children snugly into bed, place sweet kisses on their little foreheads, and tip-toe from the rooms. Then Misty would beam her gentlest, warmest light over the farmhouses, twinkling in time with her lullaby. She wouldn't stop her song until the last light in the last little farmhouse was switched off for the night...



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The air was crisp and cool as I stepped off the plane into the Himalayas. I took a deep breath, filling my lungs with the fresh mountain air. I had come to the highest peaks on earth seeking inner peace and a respite from the hectic pace of modern life. This journey represented a new chapter, an opportunity to slow down and reconnect with nature.

I made my way to the small village where I would be staying for the next few weeks. The village sat nestled between rolling green foothills, with snow-capped peaks rising majestically in the distance. The pace of life here was wonderfully slow - no crowded streets, no traffic jams, no constant bombardment of advertisements and media. Just the soothing sounds of nature and the kind smiles of the villagers.

After settling into my lodgings, a cozy room in a family-run homestay, I ventured out to explore the village and its surroundings. I wandered dirt paths between modest stone and brick dwellings. Chickens clucked and scratched in the yards, small goats bleated as they wandered in and out of open barn doors. In a small courtyard, an elderly woman smiled kindly at me as she spun wool into yarn with an ancient hand-carded spinning wheel. The days here followed the rhythms of nature and seasons, not the artificial cycles imposed by factories and corporations. I could feel my racing mind begin to quiet just from these first few hours surrounded by the peaceful village...



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To all of you mothers, 
Whose babies are new,
Who sleeplessly hold your sweet ones.

May you find rest,
And know in your soul,
You can handle whatever comes. 

PAUSE

To all of you moms, 
Who have little kids,
Whose values you’re trying to mold. 

I know it is heavy,
But Divine is right here,
Helping you to carry the load. 

PAUSE

To all of you mothers, 
Deep in the teens,
Doing your best to survive.

Keep showing up,
As the mother they need,
And watch as they thrive.

PAUSE

To all of you mamas,
Whose kids are grown up,
Carving out paths all alone.

It can be tough,
As you learn to let go, 
And let them live lives of their own. 

PAUSE

To all of you souls,
Who have said goodbye,
To your mother whose time had come.

That hole will remain,
Inside of you,
Grief braids itself in who you become. 

PAUSE

Breathe and relax,
I deeply honor you. 
Breathe and sink in,
To your motherly truth.

LONG PAUSE

Feel your motherly essence, 
Swirl with the past,
With the women who’ve mothered your soul. 

Let it surround you,
As you mother your own,
Beautiful mama, you are whole. 

LONG PAUSE

There is sweet comfort,
Knowing there is,
An invisible, unspoken bond.

Between all us moms, 
Who won’t judge or pry,
We’ll do anything to bring calm. 

PAUSE

So imagine your kids, 
And your mother too,
And all of the mamas around. 

We’re connected with love,
That moves mountains,
The magic is truly profound. 

PAUSE

Dear mama, I wish,
For you to feel me,
When I say I truly love you.

I honor your soul,
And on this Mother’s Day,
May you feel loved and full. 


Namaste, Beautiful



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Debra sank into her seat as the midnight train slowly pulled out of the station. She was exhausted after her long day at the office and was looking forward to a peaceful ride to help her unwind and rest. As the train picked up speed, the gentle rocking motions lulled Debra into a relaxed state.

She gazed out the window as images of the day flashed through her mind. Meetings, phone calls, emails - her busy work life always kept her on the go. But now, on this train, she could feel the tensions of the day slipping away. Outside, the full moon shimmered across the dark countryside. They passed by a lake where the silver waters sparkled in the moonlight. The scene was so serene.

Debra felt her eyelids getting heavy. She settled into her seat, resting her head against the cushioned headrest behind her. The clickety-clack of the train tracks grew hypnotic. She let her mind wander to all the faraway places this midnight train could take her. Where might she wake up when morning comes?

The swaying of the train car made Debra feel like she was rocking gently in a cradle. She pulled her sweater up over her shoulders like a cozy blanket. Other passengers on the train were starting to doze off too. The lights dimmed to a soft glow. It felt almost magical, this journey they were on together through the dark of night...



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The sun slipped below the horizon, casting brilliant hues of orange, pink and purple across the evening sky. As dusk settled in, the colors softened into a velvety indigo blanket studded with twinkling stars.

Sitting on his favorite hilltop overlook, the stargazer gazed up at the celestial spectacle in wonder. This was his nightly ritual, to watch the transition from day into night and marvel at the beauty above.

A gentle breeze rustled through the long grass as the air cooled. The stargazer took a deep breath, inhaling the sweet scent of honeysuckle on the wind. He listened to the soft chirping of crickets begin their nightly serenade. Peace washed over him like the lapping of waves on a shore.

As the deep violet of night permeated the sky, more stars emerged from their slumber. First just a sprinkling, then a cascade, until thousands upon thousands glimmered like diamonds against black velvet. The stargazer’s eyes darted around, identifying favorite constellations - Orion rising in the east, the Big Dipper pouring stars into the northern sky, Sirius the dog star sparkling bright as a jewel.

The Milky Way revealed itself in a swirling mist across the heavens. Billions of suns, billions of worlds - and the stargazer felt at one with them all. A sense of harmony resonated through his entire being...



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