Welcome to Bigsees, sleep stories for grown-ups.

I'm Zoe, and tonight I'll take you on a dreamy journey into a magical kingdom

where a little princess named Ruby discovers the secret to falling asleep with the help of a floating

velvet cloud.

But before we begin, let's take a moment to settle into stillness.

Find a cozy position.

Let your arms rest gently at your sides and allow your breath to become slow and steady. As we travel into this story together, we'll also gently relax the body, piece by piece,

using a calming sleep technique called progressive muscle relaxation.

A way to let go of tension by simply noticing and releasing each part of you from head to toe.

So whenever you're ready, close your eyes and let's begin.

Let's start by inviting calm into your body. Take a deep breath in.

And as you exhale, allow your face to soften.

Feel your cheeks loosen.

Your jaw unclench.

Your forehead grows smooth and still.

Now, gently shift your attention to your shoulders.

With your next breath, imagine them melting down, releasing their weight, becoming heavy and relaxed.

Let that wave of warmth travel down your arms, to your elbows, to your wrists, all the way to your

fingertips. With each breath, your body softens more and more, like a warm candle wax melting into the bed beneath you.

Now your chest rises gently with each slow, sleepy exhale. Let that softness travel to your belly,

to your hips, to your legs, let go of your knees, your ankles, your toes.

You are safe.

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