Hey, it's me, Carissa, back with another Sleep Echo episode, where you'll put yourself into a story that will stick in your mind and make sleep come easier every time you listen. This time we'll be getting

sleepy in a cozy apartment in London as it rains outside. The story I'm about to tell you is

specially designed to lead you back to sleep in the middle of the night if you have awakened. Because

research has shown that light is an

enemy of sleep, we recommend that you use the story a few times for naps and for falling asleep at

bedtime so that when you wake at night, you can enter right into the story in your mind without turning on a light.

If you awaken because you need to go to the bathroom or get a drink of water, put yourself

into the story as soon as you step out of bed.

As you listen to the story,

think about the sequence of events so that you have them in mind.

Feel free to change any details

that will relax you even more.

I will read the story twice so that you can better remember the sequence.

You will see that this story has a strategy built into it

to help you deal with disrupting thoughts.

We think you will enjoy imagining and slowly observing the richly appointed decor of furnishings

in your small, cozy apartment in a Victorian bed and breakfast in London, England.

Before we begin, our only ad break, which makes this show possible.

To listen ad-free, follow the link in the show notes.

This is the rainy day by Diane Gillespie.

You are sitting on a soft, cushioned window seat, looking out at the rain from your small apartment

in the old Victorian house in London, England.

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