Sleepytime Poetry

Episode 13: A Sleeply Long Goblin Poem—"Goblin Market," by Christina Rossetti

Follow theater professor Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep.  This evening features a delightful long work, "Goblin Market" (1862), by Victorian-era writer, Chistina Rossetti. In this story, sisters Lizzie and Laura witness a goblin market night after night, filled with sumptuous fruit, and danger—a perfect bedtime story. Stay tuned for next week for the concluding half of the poem. With deep breathing, along with progressive relaxation, the gentle cadence of the episode will lull you into peace. Full best results, listen with headphones while lying down in a place where you won't be disturbed. Original guided meditation script written and performed by Jeff Kaplan.  All poems are in the public domain. Intro music: "Forest Lullaby," by Olesksii Kaplunskyi ("LesFM") on Pixabay.com. Meditation track: "Calm Meditation," by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com. Disclaimer: This meditation track is intended for relaxation and personal development purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 1. Consultation with a Healthcare Professional: * It is essential to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any meditation or relaxation program, especially if you have any existing medical conditions, mental health concerns, or are pregnant. 2. Individual Experience: * The effectiveness of meditation practices can vary from person to person. Your experience with this meditation may be unique to you, and results are not guaranteed. 3. Safety Precautions: * Please ensure that you are in a safe and distraction-free environment when listening to this meditation. Do not listen to this track while operating heavy machinery or engaging in activities that require your full attention. 4. Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: * This meditation encourages self-awareness and mindfulness. However, it is essential to approach this practice with an open and non-judgmental attitude towards your thoughts and feelings. 5. Discontinue if Uncomfortable: * If you experience any discomfort, dizziness, or emotional distress during the meditation, please discontinue use immediately. You are encouraged to seek professional assistance if necessary. 6. Copyright Notice: * This meditation track is protected by copyright law. Reproduction, distribution, or any unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. By using this meditation track, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use of this meditation and release any liability on the part of the creator or distributor. Always prioritize your well-being and consult with a qualified professional for personalized advice and support.

Episode 12: Sleepy Poems by Women Writers—Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sara Teasdale, Christina Rossetti, & Matilda Blind

Follow theater professor Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep. This evening features beautiful works by important women writers. Poets include Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sara Teasdale, Christina Rossetti, & Matilda Blind. With deep breathing, along with progressive relaxation, the gentle cadence of the episode will lull you into peace. Full best results, listen with headphones while lying down in a place where you won't be disturbed. Original guided meditation script written and performed by Jeff Kaplan.  All poems are in the public domain. Intro music: "Forest Lullaby," by Olesksii Kaplunskyi ("LesFM") on Pixabay.com. Meditation track: "Forest Meditation" by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com. Disclaimer: This meditation track is intended for relaxation and personal development purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 1. Consultation with a Healthcare Professional: * It is essential to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any meditation or relaxation program, especially if you have any existing medical conditions, mental health concerns, or are pregnant. 2. Individual Experience: * The effectiveness of meditation practices can vary from person to person. Your experience with this meditation may be unique to you, and results are not guaranteed. 3. Safety Precautions: * Please ensure that you are in a safe and distraction-free environment when listening to this meditation. Do not listen to this track while operating heavy machinery or engaging in activities that require your full attention. 4. Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: * This meditation encourages self-awareness and mindfulness. However, it is essential to approach this practice with an open and non-judgmental attitude towards your thoughts and feelings. 5. Discontinue if Uncomfortable: * If you experience any discomfort, dizziness, or emotional distress during the meditation, please discontinue use immediately. You are encouraged to seek professional assistance if necessary. 6. Copyright Notice: * This meditation track is protected by copyright law. Reproduction, distribution, or any unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. By using this meditation track, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use of this meditation and release any liability on the part of the creator or distributor. Always prioritize your well-being and consult with a qualified professional for personalized advice and support.

Episode 11: Sleepy Poems about Dancing—William Butler Yeats, Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carrol, Sir Henry Newbolt, & Richard Lovelace

Follow theater professor Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep.  This evening features beautiful poems about dancing by William Butler Yeats, Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carrol, Sir Henry Newbolt, & Richard Lovelace.  With deep breathing, along with progressive relaxation, the gentle cadence of the episode will lull you into peace. Full best results, listen with headphones while lying down in a place where you won't be disturbed. Original guided meditation script written and performed by Jeff Kaplan.  All poems are in the public domain. Intro music: "Forest Lullaby," by Olesksii Kaplunskyi ("LesFM") on Pixabay.com. Meditation track: "Deep Sleep" by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com. Disclaimer: This meditation track is intended for relaxation and personal development purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 1. Consultation with a Healthcare Professional: * It is essential to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any meditation or relaxation program, especially if you have any existing medical conditions, mental health concerns, or are pregnant. 2. Individual Experience: * The effectiveness of meditation practices can vary from person to person. Your experience with this meditation may be unique to you, and results are not guaranteed. 3. Safety Precautions: * Please ensure that you are in a safe and distraction-free environment when listening to this meditation. Do not listen to this track while operating heavy machinery or engaging in activities that require your full attention. 4. Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: * This meditation encourages self-awareness and mindfulness. However, it is essential to approach this practice with an open and non-judgmental attitude towards your thoughts and feelings. 5. Discontinue if Uncomfortable: * If you experience any discomfort, dizziness, or emotional distress during the meditation, please discontinue use immediately. You are encouraged to seek professional assistance if necessary. 6. Copyright Notice: * This meditation track is protected by copyright law. Reproduction, distribution, or any unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. By using this meditation track, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use of this meditation and release any liability on the part of the creator or distributor. Always prioritize your well-being and consult with a qualified professional for personalized advice and support.

Episode 10: A Sleepy Long Poem about Nature—Edna St. Vincent Milay

Follow theater professor Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep.  This evening features a beautiful long poem by Edna St. Vincent Milay, "Renascence" (1912), about a speaker who experiences a spiritual death and rebirth through the act of beholding nature.  Milay's virtuosic rhyming proves hypnotic.  With deep breathing, along with progressive relaxation, the gentle cadence of the episode will lull you into peace. Full best results, listen with headphones while lying down in a place where you won't be disturbed. Original guided meditation script written and performed by Jeff Kaplan.  All poems are in the public domain. Intro music: "Forest Lullaby," by Olesksii Kaplunskyi ("LesFM") on Pixabay.com. Meditation track: "Blissful Healing – Binaural Beats / Delta Waves" by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com. Disclaimer: This meditation track is intended for relaxation and personal development purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 1. Consultation with a Healthcare Professional: * It is essential to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any meditation or relaxation program, especially if you have any existing medical conditions, mental health concerns, or are pregnant. 2. Individual Experience: * The effectiveness of meditation practices can vary from person to person. Your experience with this meditation may be unique to you, and results are not guaranteed. 3. Safety Precautions: * Please ensure that you are in a safe and distraction-free environment when listening to this meditation. Do not listen to this track while operating heavy machinery or engaging in activities that require your full attention. 4. Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: * This meditation encourages self-awareness and mindfulness. However, it is essential to approach this practice with an open and non-judgmental attitude towards your thoughts and feelings. 5. Discontinue if Uncomfortable: * If you experience any discomfort, dizziness, or emotional distress during the meditation, please discontinue use immediately. You are encouraged to seek professional assistance if necessary. 6. Copyright Notice: * This meditation track is protected by copyright law. Reproduction, distribution, or any unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. By using this meditation track, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use of this meditation and release any liability on the part of the creator or distributor. Always prioritize your well-being and consult with a qualified professional for personalized advice and support.

Episode 9: Sleepy Sonnets about Sleep—William Shakespeare

Follow Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep.  This evening  features beautiful sonnets by William Shakespeare about sleep.  Works include Sonnet 27 ("Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed"); Sonnet 28 "(How can I then return in happy plight); Sonnet 43 ("When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see"); and Sonnet 61 ("Is it thy will, thy image should keep open").  With deep breathing, along with progressive relaxation, the gentle cadence of the episode will lull you into peace. Full best results, listen with headphones while lying down in a place where you won't be disturbed. Original guided meditation script written and performed by Jeff Kaplan.  All poems are in the public domain. Intro music: "Forest Lullaby," by Olesksii Kaplunskyi ("LesFM") on Pixabay.com. Meditation track: "Om Meditation Music – 432 Hz" by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com. Disclaimer: This meditation track is intended for relaxation and personal development purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 1. Consultation with a Healthcare Professional: * It is essential to consult with a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any meditation or relaxation program, especially if you have any existing medical conditions, mental health concerns, or are pregnant. 2. Individual Experience: * The effectiveness of meditation practices can vary from person to person. Your experience with this meditation may be unique to you, and results are not guaranteed. 3. Safety Precautions: * Please ensure that you are in a safe and distraction-free environment when listening to this meditation. Do not listen to this track while operating heavy machinery or engaging in activities that require your full attention. 4. Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: * This meditation encourages self-awareness and mindfulness. However, it is essential to approach this practice with an open and non-judgmental attitude towards your thoughts and feelings. 5. Discontinue if Uncomfortable: * If you experience any discomfort, dizziness, or emotional distress during the meditation, please discontinue use immediately. You are encouraged to seek professional assistance if necessary. 6. Copyright Notice: * This meditation track is protected by copyright law. Reproduction, distribution, or any unauthorized use of this material is prohibited. By using this meditation track, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer. You voluntarily assume all risks associated with the use of this meditation and release any liability on the part of the creator or distributor. Always prioritize your well-being and consult with a qualified professional for personalized advice and support. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2248869/support]