Welcome to bedtime stories for everyone, in which nothing much happens.

You feel good, and then you fall asleep.

I'm Catherine Nikolai.

I write and read all the stories you hear on Nothing Much Happens,

with Audio Engineering by Bob Wittersheim. We give to a different charity each week,

and this week we are giving to the MS Society. Mine is a family

touched by MS, and I am grateful for the work that they do. Their mission is to cure MS, while

empowering those affected by it to live their best lives.

Find out more in our show notes.

And we have a mission, too, here at Nothing Much Happens,

to help people feel safe and relaxed,

cared for, and very, very sleepy. That mission has led us to create a daytime

version of the show, perfect for dealing with anxiety and finding more enjoyment, a 10-minute guided meditation podcast, as well as partnering with

companies who are making useful products. My favorite right now is our weighted pillow. I plop it in my

lap as I write or watch TV. I take it to yoga and use it as a prop.

The weight soothes my nervous system, and I instantly feel grounded and calm when I hold it.

You can learn more in our notes or at nothing much happens.com.

Now, let's do some cognitive reshuffling. The right amount of engagement will shift your brain

into a place where it can easily shut off and fall asleep.

All you have to do is listen.

I'll tell the story twice, and I'll go a little slower the second time through.

That element of repetition allows you to let go

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