Welcome to Bedtime Stories for Everyone, in which nothing much happens.

You feel good, and then you fall asleep.

I'm Catherine Nikolai.

I create everything you hear on nothing much happens.

Audio engineering is by Bob Wittersheim.

We give to a different charity each week,

and this week we are giving to Old Dog Haven.

They use a large network of foster homes to provide loving, safe homes for unadoptable senior dogs in need.

Find a link and more information about the world of Nothing Much Happens at Nothing Much Happens.com.

Now, I have a story to tell you, and the story is a place to rest your mind.

Especially at night, our minds can feel so busy and overloaded, like an overwhelmed clock.

Just by following along with my voice

and the general shape of the story I'm about to tell you,

your mind can passively unwind.

And soon you'll be ticking along at your natural pace,

sleeping deeply,

and waking up feeling rested and relaxed.

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

If you wake in the night, you could listen again, or just think your way through any part of the story you can remember, or even any soothing memory.

If you're listening, you know self-care is vital for overall wellness, but it can be hard to prioritize yourself and ask for what you need. If you're a veteran going through a tough time, there are people who want to listen

and help with no pressure or judgment. Dial 988, then press 1. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net or text 8355 to reach the veterans crisis line.

Responders are ready to support you, no matter what you're going through.

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