Hello, I'm Cheryl, and this is Sleep Tight Relax, a calming bedtime show for the young and young at heart.

This story might seem familiar to many of you.

Sometimes, listening to old stories told in new ways is a fun way to relax before bed.

This story takes place in a magical meadow, maybe not too far from where you are.

Goldie Paws, a curious and adventurous golden-colored cat, longs for adventure beyond her familiar surroundings.

She embarks on a journey into the forest and discovers a cottage where she encounters three bowls of stew and three beds, each varying in comfort.

After eating from the just right bowl and resting in the coziest bed,

she meets the cottage's owners, a family of kind-hearted corgis upon their return.

Despite their initial surprise, they treat each other with kindness.

Goldie Paz thanks them and returns to her adventure.

Well rested and ready for whatever awaits her.

Before we listen to our story, let's get cozy and comfortable and spend some time getting relaxed.

You can close your eyes if you'd like.

Now take a deep breath in, filling your lungs with air slowly.

Feel the air as it enters through your nose, fills your chest, and lifts your belly.

Hold that breath for a moment and imagine it's a warm, glowing light.

As you breathe out, slowly release the air and imagine any worries or distractions

floating away with it.

Again, breathe in, counting to three, feeling calmness sweep over you.

Hold it and let that warmth spread from your toes to the top of your head.

Now exhale slowly to the count of three, feeling more relaxed with every breath.

With each inhale, think of it as opening the door to a new magical world, just waiting for you to have a new adventure.

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