This episode is brought to you by Shopify.

That's what I hear when I make another sale on Shopify.

The all-in-one commerce platform that allows you to start, run and grow your business.

Shopify is revolutionising millions of businesses worldwide.

So sign up for a £1 per month trial period at Shopify.co.uk

Ask podcast 23 all lowercase and take your business to the next level today.

In this sleep meditation, I will be reading a translation of the first book of Marcus Eurelius.

Meditations.

I'm reading this book to help promote, encourage, sleep or perhaps relaxation.

Before you listen, I suggest you crawl into bed or sit in a comfortable chair.

Remember to leave judgement, attachment and opinion away from you when you listen.

Allow someone else to have their beliefs, allow someone else to have their culture and their history.

We have the ability to look down upon history and take what we choose to take and leave what we choose to live.

Here, without choosing to consistently listen, when you're ready, we will begin.

Sit down or lie down comfortably and we will begin.

The thoughts of Marcus Eurelius from the book Meditations.

Book one.

From my grandfather, I learned good morals and the government of my temper.

From the reputation and remembrance of my father, I learned modesty and a manly character.

From my mother, I learned piety and beneficence and abstinence, not only from evil deeds, but even from evil thoughts and further.

Simplicity in my way of living, far removed from the habits of the rich.

From my great grandfather, not to have frequented public schools, and to have had good teachers at home,

...