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Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep _ A Slow Summer Walk _ Get Sleepy FAST with Story · Abide Meditation App

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  Speaker 1: Hello and welcome to Get Sleepy, where we listen, we
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  Speaker 1: relax and we get sleepy. My name's Tom and I'm
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  Speaker 1: your host. Thanks for joining me here on the show.
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  Speaker 1: Tonight's story is all about the simple pleasure of walking,
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  Speaker 1: an activity that has been proven to boost mood, and
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  Speaker 1: even help you sleep better at night. In our story,
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  Speaker 1: we'll go for a stroll through a peaceful neighborhood near
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  Speaker 1: the sea. After wandering along the boardwalk and watching a
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  Speaker 1: magical sunset over the ocean, you'll head home to your
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  Speaker 1: beach cottage. Okay. it's nearly time to begin our story.
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  Speaker 1: But first, just give your mind a moment to do
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  Speaker 1: as it pleases, freely and without resistance. It may well
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  Speaker 1: choose to drift back over the day just gone. And
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  Speaker 1: if so, You can just let each memory float by
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  Speaker 1: and receive its moment of acknowledgement. Just calmly allow your
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  Speaker 1: mind to process whatever it needs to. And then let
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  Speaker 1: each thought or moment gradually drift away from your attention.
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  Speaker 1: The events of the day are now in the past.
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  Speaker 1: And whatever else your mind naturally brings to the forefront,
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  Speaker 1: you can let go of too. Right here and right now,
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  Speaker 1: you are ready to relax and recharge. So, you can
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  Speaker 1: invite your imagination to guide you through our story. Let
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  Speaker 1: it drift to a faraway beach where there's nothing to
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  Speaker 1: concern you or cause problems. This is where our story begins.
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  Speaker 1: It is a beautiful summer afternoon. You're staying at a
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  Speaker 1: beach cottage which is just a few blocks from the
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  Speaker 1: boardwalk and pier. The cottage is the perfect location close
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  Speaker 1: enough for walking and sightseeing in the community. You plan
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  Speaker 1: on taking a walk this afternoon and staying out until
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  Speaker 1: sunset But first, you stop in the kitchen for a
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  Speaker 1: drink and a snack. Sparkling sunlight beams through the window.
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  Speaker 1: It reflects off the glass pitcher on the counter, which
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  Speaker 1: is filled with freshly squeezed lemonade. You slowly stir the
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  Speaker 1: pitcher with a long silver spoon that clinks against the sides,
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  Speaker 1: then pause to inhale the strong citrus scent. As you
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  Speaker 1: pour the tart lemonade into an iced drinking cup, your
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  Speaker 1: mouth waters in anticipation. Cool and refreshing, the lemonade tastes
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  Speaker 1: like summer, After savoring every sip, you carefully slice a
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  Speaker 1: wedge out of a chilled, seedless watermelon. Neon pink juice
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  Speaker 1: squirts from underneath the speckled green rind. The sugary sweet
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  Speaker 1: fruit washes away the sour lemonade remaining on your tongue.
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  Speaker 1: Bright and hydrating, The watermelon also tastes like summer. The
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  Speaker 1: iced lemonade and the chilled watermelon have satisfied your craving
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  Speaker 1: for something cold. It is another warm, dry day, so
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  Speaker 1: you take advantage of any opportunity to cool down. When
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  Speaker 1: you put the glass pitcher and the leftover watermelon back
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  Speaker 1: into the fridge, the moist air escapes and cools you
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  Speaker 1: off even more. Rejuvenated, you stroll outside to face the
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  Speaker 1: heat of the afternoon. Lounging by the doorstep, a calico
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  Speaker 1: cat meows a friendly greeting. The shaded front porch is
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  Speaker 1: a popular place for the neighborhood cats. You stroke the
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  Speaker 1: long-haired cat and whisper sweet words of affection. The cat's
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  Speaker 1: fur feels comforting and familiar, like a warm hug. The
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  Speaker 1: lazy cat nestles against a wooden rack, displaying a colorful
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  Speaker 1: assortment of shoes. You take out a pair of faded sandals.
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  Speaker 1: These light, breathable shoes are perfect for keeping your feet
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  Speaker 1: cool and comfortable. Nearby is a red rocking chair. The
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  Speaker 1: bright shade matches the red front door on the porch.
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  Speaker 1: Taking care not to lean back, you sit up straight
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  Speaker 1: on the rocking chair and anchor yourself to the ground.
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  Speaker 1: As you slip on the beach sandals, you feel a
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  Speaker 1: subtle cushion underneath your toes and notice the warm summer
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  Speaker 1: air on top of your feet. so as not to
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  Speaker 1: startle the sleeping cat, you quietly slide off the rocking
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  Speaker 1: chair and tiptoe towards the front yard. You immediately feel
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  Speaker 1: a pleasant sea breeze. The beach cottage is just a
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  Speaker 1: few blocks from the ocean. Even on hot summer days,
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  Speaker 1: The low temperature of the ocean generates a cool sea breeze,
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  Speaker 1: like nature's air conditioning. You take a deep inhale of
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  Speaker 1: the salty air and watch an old palm tree sway
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  Speaker 1: back and forth in the yard. This tall, majestic palm
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  Speaker 1: tree looks old and wise. While the town trunk is
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  Speaker 1: lean and smooth, the thick green foliage is jagged. Camouflaged
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  Speaker 1: in the thick crown of leaves, a large bird of
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  Speaker 1: prey surveys the sky above and the land below. The
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  Speaker 1: bird's screeching is muffled by the rattling palm fronds. Peeking
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  Speaker 1: through the leaves, the stealthy bird reveals itself as a hawk.
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  Speaker 1: Then the sleek brown hawk catches a burst of wind
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  Speaker 1: and catapults high into the sky. Effortlessly hovering above the horizon,
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  Speaker 1: the bird appears weightless. and free. You start to walk
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  Speaker 1: towards the beach, wondering what it feels like to fly.
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  Speaker 1: If only, you think. Across the street, you see some
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  Speaker 1: neighborhood kids gathering. They've just returned from the beach with
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  Speaker 1: their wet and sandy gear. Bright beach towels and waxy
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  Speaker 1: surfboards are strewn across the lawn. To have some fun
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  Speaker 1: and cool off, the kids spray each other down with
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  Speaker 1: a garden hose. Their youthful exuberance and spirited laughter are contagious.
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  Speaker 1: You find yourself smiling as you walk on. With no
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  Speaker 1: real plan, you head west towards the sea. It is
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  Speaker 1: one of those long summer days where the clock seems
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  Speaker 1: a bit slower. You can stray from your usual routine
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  Speaker 1: and take your time without any worries. The sidewalk is
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  Speaker 1: nice and shady as the street is bordered by huge pines.
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  Speaker 1: The dense green foliage of these magnificent trees blocks the
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  Speaker 1: afternoon sunlight. Strong brown branches extend overhead like a giant canopy.
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  Speaker 1: You feel and hear the soft crunch of fallen pine
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  Speaker 1: needles underneath your sandals. On your way, you stop to
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  Speaker 1: pick up a small pine cone. Squeezing its rough edges,
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  Speaker 1: you unleash a woody aroma. The smell reminds you of
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  Speaker 1: a sprawling forest. Holding the brittle pinecone, you take a
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  Speaker 1: deep breath and then tuck it away in your pocket.
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  Speaker 1: In the area where you picked up the pinecone, you
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  Speaker 1: witness an entire ecosystem. A red robin plucks twigs from
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  Speaker 1: the ground while a blue jay digs for worms. Nearby,
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  Speaker 1: a bushy-tailed squirrel scurries through the pine needles to collect nuts.
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  Speaker 1: The gummy sap of a tree entices a speckled ladybird
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  Speaker 1: flying by. Nature is truly present everywhere. Feeling relaxed and mindful,
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  Speaker 1: you continue along the tree-lined sidewalk until it eventually ends.
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  Speaker 1: Leaving behind the peace and quiet of nature, you now
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  Speaker 1: enter the hustle and bustle of the ocean boardwalk. Bicycles
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  Speaker 1: cruise by, their wicker baskets overflowing with beach towels and sunblock.
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  Speaker 1: Speedwalkers move briskly along the boardwalk, wearing stiff baseball caps
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  Speaker 1: and wide aviator sunglasses. Enthusiastic beachgoers are out and about
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  Speaker 1: in every direction. you step onto the pedestrian-only boardwalk and
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  Speaker 1: go with the flow. In no rush, you settle into
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  Speaker 1: a pace that's slower than usual to savor the long,
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  Speaker 1: sunny afternoon. Besides, there's nothing you have to do today,
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  Speaker 1: and there's so much to see. Somehow, the ocean magically
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  Speaker 1: draws together different people of all ages in one place.
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  Speaker 1: Not only is the boardwalk buzzing with activity, but the
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  Speaker 1: sandy beach also feels festive. Sun lovers lounge and socialize
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  Speaker 1: on colorful cotton towels. while others swim and surf in
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  Speaker 1: the deep blue sea. And through the air, frisbees soar,
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  Speaker 1: balls bounce, and kites fly. There isn't a dull moment.
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  Speaker 1: Your attention turns towards a heated game of beach volleyball.
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  Speaker 1: You pause to cheer on a little girl as she
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  Speaker 1: triumphantly spikes the ball. Trying to convince you to join
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  Speaker 1: the game, the friendly group says they could use an
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  Speaker 1: extra player. You decline, but thank them for their gracious offer.
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  Speaker 1: Waving goodbye, you think of how wonderful a day can be,
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  Speaker 1: when kindness touches it. The boardwalk gradually widens to accommodate
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  Speaker 1: a new row of pop-up tents. Local artists showcase their
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  Speaker 1: unique works of art in the hopes of making a sale.
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  Speaker 1: Inside the tents are displays of sketches paintings, photographs, ceramics,
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  Speaker 1: and much more. Hunting for that perfect souvenir, curious tourists
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  Speaker 1: exchange pleasantries with the charismatic stall owners. You browse a
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  Speaker 1: tent packed with pottery, hoping the unique pieces will spark
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  Speaker 1: some gift ideas for friends and family. The sun's rays
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  Speaker 1: shimmer off the smooth and glossy ceramic paint of all
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  Speaker 1: sorts of pottery. A couple of things stand out. A
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  Speaker 1: pair of forest green mugs and a set of brown
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  Speaker 1: dipping bowls. They're the perfect gift for just about any occasion.
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  Speaker 1: You would like to sip gourmet coffee or tea out
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  Speaker 1: of a handcrafted mug and dip something tasty into a
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  Speaker 1: decorative bowl. And you think others would too. You move
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  Speaker 1: along until you notice bright baskets hanging in another tent.
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  Speaker 1: The baskets are intricately woven with fibrous plant material like jute, bamboo,
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  Speaker 1: and hemp. And they're naturally dyed with spices like turmeric
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  Speaker 1: for yellow, paprika for red, and cinnamon for brown. What
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  Speaker 1: a great housewarming gift, you think. The yellow bamboo basket
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  Speaker 1: would be perfect for corralling odds and ends. Crowds huddle
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  Speaker 1: around the other tents, so you continue along the boardwalk.
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  Speaker 1: Rolling back your shoulders, you straighten your posture and breathe
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  Speaker 1: the fresh air. How nice it is to be moving
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  Speaker 1: your body and expanding your mind. With every step, there
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  Speaker 1: is something new and inspiring to experience. Up ahead, an
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  Speaker 1: old pier stretches out over the water. The massive pylons
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  Speaker 1: buttress wood planks to create an extended ramp. Big waves
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  Speaker 1: crash against the sunken pylons. The pier is a beacon
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  Speaker 1: on the waterfront, standing out like a lighthouse. Situated along
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  Speaker 1: both sides of the pier are little white cottages, which
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  Speaker 1: serve as a quaint bed and breakfast. Each cottage has
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  Speaker 1: a square deck in the back and an oval porch
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  Speaker 1: in the front. As the tide rolls in and out,
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  Speaker 1: guests in these cottages truly experience oceanfront living. At night,
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  Speaker 1: the people who stay here are lulled to sleep by
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  Speaker 1: the waves. Once you get closer to the bed and breakfast,
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  Speaker 1: you can tell the old cottages have recently had a makeover.
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  Speaker 1: They've been spruced up by a fresh coat of white paint.
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  Speaker 1: Scarlet begonias and lavender lilacs are meticulously arranged in planter
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  Speaker 1: boxes beneath the windowsills. Welcome mats and nautical images, such
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  Speaker 1: as boats and pelicans, invite guests into their vacation cottages.
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  Speaker 1: You make your way to the end of the pier
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  Speaker 1: and notice the new stainless steel railing. Fishing poles are
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  Speaker 1: attached to the shiny railing with clips and straps. Waiting
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  Speaker 1: for their lures to bobble and tug, fishermen sit back
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  Speaker 1: and relax. Buckets of freshly caught fish indicate a successful day.
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  Speaker 1: An elderly gentleman is in his element as he tends
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  Speaker 1: to his fishing pole. A chunk of seaweed latches onto
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  Speaker 1: his lure, but it doesn't even faze him. He seems
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  Speaker 1: mellow as he untangles the messy seaweed with ease. Chuckling,
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  Speaker 1: he mutters to himself, that he will be lucky next time,
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  Speaker 1: and you can't help but agree with him. Standing on
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  Speaker 1: the pier, suspended safely over the water, you feel connected
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  Speaker 1: to the sea. Peeking through the horizontal slats of the
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  Speaker 1: stiff wood boards beneath your feet, All you can see
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  Speaker 1: is water. Cool and salty, a spray of ocean mist
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  Speaker 1: touches your face and drips off your skin. Immersed in
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  Speaker 1: your surroundings, you are filled with a sense of peace
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  Speaker 1: and harmony. In a calm daze, you rejoin the boardwalk
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  Speaker 1: on autopilot. Walking comes so naturally and it's nice to
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  Speaker 1: zone out for a while. Your thoughts are quiet and
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  Speaker 1: your body is relaxed. Effortlessly putting one foot in front
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  Speaker 1: of the other, keeps you grounded and centered, helping you
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  Speaker 1: to stay in the present moment. You're not sure what
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  Speaker 1: the time is, but it doesn't really make a difference.
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  Speaker 1: From the looks of the sun hanging low in the sky,
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  Speaker 1: it's getting late. Before you call it a day and
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  Speaker 1: head on home, you decide to watch the sunset. You
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  Speaker 1: know the perfect place. It seems that the other people
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  Speaker 1: are also ready for the spectacle. They're coming and going
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  Speaker 1: between the sand and the boardwalk. With the sky clear
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  Speaker 1: and the air hot and dry, the conditions are just
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  Speaker 1: right for a green flash. When the warm yellow sun
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  Speaker 1: melts into the cool blue sea, an emerald flash lights
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  Speaker 1: up the horizon. Everyone here is anticipating a magnificent green
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  Speaker 1: flash very soon. Walking comfortably, you soon reach a famous
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  Speaker 1: surf break where sunsets are exquisite. You take a seat
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  Speaker 1: on the concrete wall of the boardwalk and enjoy the
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  Speaker 1: sight of people surfing Blown out by the wind, the
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  Speaker 1: waves are somewhat choppy, but still rideable. Having fun in
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  Speaker 1: the swell, surfers coast in and out with the movement
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  Speaker 1: of the water. The sun, now a glowing ball of
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  Speaker 1: golden yellow, begins to dip into the deep blue sea,
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  Speaker 1: Staring at the horizon, you witness a radiant flash of
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  Speaker 1: green just seconds before the sun vanishes. Feeling content and calm,
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  Speaker 1: you are ready to make the trek home. On the way,
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  Speaker 1: you reflect that the green flash is definitely a highlight
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  Speaker 1: of your summer at the beach cottage. This inspirational sunset
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  Speaker 1: resonates with you on so many levels. There are no
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  Speaker 1: words to describe the tremendous gratitude you are feeling. Your
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  Speaker 1: heartfelt reaction to the vivid colors in the sky is
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  Speaker 1: something that will stay with you forever. You leave the
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  Speaker 1: boardwalk and cross the dining district of the Ocean Boulevard.
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  Speaker 1: From corner to corner, eateries are buzzing. After watching the sunset,
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  Speaker 1: everyone heads here for dinner Happy people linger in outdoor
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  Speaker 1: cafes and mingle at the bars. Others queue up in
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  Speaker 1: front of pizza restaurants and taco shops to order food
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  Speaker 1: on the go. An intoxicating smell of fruity summer treats
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  Speaker 1: permeates the air. The scent intensifies as you approach an
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  Speaker 1: ice cream parlor. An eager employee hands out free samples
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  Speaker 1: of their seasonal specialties. There is chunky mango sorbet, a
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  Speaker 1: blueberry custard ice cream, and a banana foster frozen yogurt.
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  Speaker 1: Why not try each one you think They're free, after all.
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  Speaker 1: The first flavor to sample is the banana foster. You
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  Speaker 1: taste subtle hints of spice blended with banana in a
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  Speaker 1: vanilla yogurt. Next, you try the chunky mango. Tangy citrus
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  Speaker 1: bits covered in slushy mango swirl in your mouth. Finally,
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  Speaker 1: you eat the blueberry custard. The tart blueberries are mellowed
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  Speaker 1: out by the sweet custard. This smooth ice cream is
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  Speaker 1: definitely your favourite of the three. Once you've finished, you
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  Speaker 1: cut through the parking lot of the ice cream parlour
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  Speaker 1: to a quiet residential area. Dusk blankets the neighborhood and
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  Speaker 1: calms your mood. Colors appear blissfully muted in the low-lit sky.
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  Speaker 1: The fading light wraps a golden halo around objects and
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  Speaker 1: softens the edges. This time of day is ephemeral and fleeting.
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  Speaker 1: so you engage thoughtfully with the natural world around you.
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  Speaker 1: The hot, dry wind has now disappeared, and the air
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  Speaker 1: is still. Singing birds have settled in the trees, while
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  Speaker 1: crickets chirp near the sidewalk. In lush gardens, the grass
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  Speaker 1: appears parched from the heat of the day, while blooming
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  Speaker 1: flowers close their petals for the night. As it gets darker,
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  Speaker 1: the last faint shadows disappear. Being present in the moment,
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  Speaker 1: you notice the small things. A little snail moves slowly
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  Speaker 1: across the gritty pavement. It must take this tiny creature
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  Speaker 1: months just to move a mile. How curious you think
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  Speaker 1: to carry your house on your back. The little snail
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  Speaker 1: seems vulnerable on the sidewalk. So, Once it hides in
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  Speaker 1: its shell, you gently pick it up. Round and greyish brown,
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  Speaker 1: the shell rests safely in the palm of your hand.
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  Speaker 1: You find a nice manicured lawn to place the little snail.
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  Speaker 1: The snail is now sheltered from foot traffic on the sidewalk.
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  Speaker 1: The walk home is short and sweet. All around you,
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  Speaker 1: dusk magnifies the beauty of the outdoors. Reflecting on the day,
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  Speaker 1: you feel intense satisfaction and gratitude. A simple walk has
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  Speaker 1: cleared your mind, restored your body, and reset your attitude.
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  Speaker 1: The streetlights in the neighborhood automatically turn on after dusk.
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  Speaker 1: The red front door of the beach cottage and the
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  Speaker 1: old palm tree in the front yard are illuminated in
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  Speaker 1: the soft glow of a streetlight. A black cat darts
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  Speaker 1: across the lit-up street and into the dark of the night.
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  Speaker 1: After stepping onto the front porch of the cottage, you
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  Speaker 1: kick off your sandals and sink into the red rocking chair.
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  Speaker 1: As you sit here, you smile. noticing the lingering taste
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  Speaker 1: of the blueberry custard ice cream in your mouth. Sighing
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  Speaker 1: with complete contentment, you let the rocking chair cradle your
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  Speaker 1: tired body. As you swing back and forth, your legs
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  Speaker 1: relax and your arms rest in a comfortable position. You
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  Speaker 1: reach into your pocket to find the pine cone that
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  Speaker 1: you picked up earlier that day. Inhaling the woody scent,
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  Speaker 1: it's like being in a forest. The smell takes you
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  Speaker 1: back to the huge trees bordering the beach and the
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  Speaker 1: crackling pine needles underneath your feet. With these visions, your
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  Speaker 1: eyelids grow heavy. Each breath allows you to let go
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  Speaker 1: of the day and embrace the night. You focus on
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  Speaker 1: your breathing and on relaxing your body. You are now
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  Speaker 1: feeling so sleepy, you can no longer stay awake. After
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  Speaker 1: a tired yawn, you give in and slip into a
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  Speaker 1: peaceful slumber.
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