Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

Our story tonight is called The Journal, and it’s a story about the blank pages of a beautiful book, and the freedom to finally write in them, no matter what comes from your pen. It’s also about tonic water and espresso, deep breaths in child’s pose, a garden at midnight, and small prompts reminding us to let go of some things and dive deeper into others. Subscribe to our Premium channel. [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week and this week we are giving to Seal Rescue Ireland [https://www.sealrescueireland.org/], a charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured, or orphaned seals. Moonbird: Listeners can get 15% off at moonbird.life/nothingmuchhappens [https://moonbird.life/nothingmuchhappens] NMH merch, autographed books and more! [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] Pay it forward subscription [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/pay-it-forward]  Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village].  First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast.  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-this/id1621073052] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Originally presented as Episode 3 of Season 6, August 10, 2020 Our story tonight is called The Labyrinth and it’s a story about a slow walk on a gravel path in mid-summer. It’s also about hidden places, unseen acts of kindness, the way cats sit in their windows, and always looking for magic. Subscribe to our Premium channel. [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] The first month is on us. 💙 NMH merch, autographed books and more! [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] Pay it forward subscription [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/pay-it-forward]  Listen to our daytime show Stories from the Village of Nothing Much [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village].  First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast.  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-this/id1621073052] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Our story tonight is called Pool Day, and it’s a story about a cool dip in the water on a hot summer day. It’s also about the tiled walls of the changing rooms, broad open umbrellas, and rows of lounge chairs. A book by your side, droplets on your skin, and the heavy sleep that swallows you up after a day in the sun and water. Subscribe to our Premium channel. [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to the Footprint Project [https://www.footprintproject.org/]. Their work is to provide cleaner energy for communities in crisis. NMH merch, autographed books, and more! [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] Pay it forward subscription [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/pay-it-forward]  Listen to our daytime show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village].  First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast.  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-this/id1621073052] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Originally presented as Episode 8 of Season 10, July 25, 2022 Our story tonight is called Beach Walk, and it’s a story about meeting the morning light where the water meets the land. It’s also about the first step into the cool water, a dog chasing a stick into the waves, and a beach towel laid out neatly in the sand. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] The first month is on us. 💙 ⁠NMH merch, autographed books and more!⁠ [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] ⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/pay-it-forward]  Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village].  ⁠First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast.  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-this/id1621073052] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Our story tonight is called Sidewalk Chalk, and it’s a story about a journey through the park on a bright day. It’s also about a cold drink from the coffee shop, a frog blinking from a pond, Alice and the Caterpillar, birch trees and drawings on the sidewalk, and paying more attention when small happy moments wash over you. Subscribe to our ⁠Premium channel.⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription] The first month is on us. 💙 We give to a different charity each week, and this week we are giving to ⁠Midwest Small Breed Rescue⁠ [https://midwestsmallbreedrescue.org/]. A volunteer-based rescue for small breed and mixed dogs where they receive love and care until they find that special home to call their own. Mary Oliver Merch! [%C2%A0%E2%81%A0https://shop.maryoliver.com/discount/nothingmuchhappens%E2%81%A0%C2%A0]Use code nothingmuchhappens for 10% off. ⁠NMH merch, autographed books and more!⁠ [https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/] ⁠Pay it forward subscription⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/pay-it-forward]  Listen to our daytime show ⁠Stories from the Village of Nothing Much⁠ [https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village].  ⁠First This, Kathryn’s guided mediation podcast. ⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-this/id1621073052] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]