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- 0:01Speaker 1: Welcome to Get Sleepy, where we listen, we relax, and
- 0:08Speaker 1: we get sleepy. My name's Thomas, and it's my pleasure
- 0:15Speaker 1: to be your host. I'll be narrating tonight's dreamy tale,
- 0:22Speaker 1: which takes us to a magical place full of beauty
- 0:26Speaker 1: and color. You'll explore the fields and forests of the
- 0:31Speaker 1: world of dreams and see many spectacular sights along the way.
- 0:38Speaker 1: You might even make a new friend while you're there.
- 0:46Speaker 1: Okay friends, let's settle in and take a moment to
- 0:51Speaker 1: unwind so we can drift into tonight's peaceful dreamworld. first
- 0:58Speaker 1: with our story and then in our own sleep just
- 1:07Speaker 1: remember first of all that there's no need to put
- 1:12Speaker 1: any pressure on yourself to fall asleep you can listen
- 1:18Speaker 1: along for as much time as you like and even
- 1:22Speaker 1: if you're like me and you tend to take a
- 1:25Speaker 1: fair old while to drift off properly It's okay. All
- 1:33Speaker 1: you need to focus on is making yourself comfortable and relaxed.
- 1:42Speaker 1: So feel free to shuffle in bed and get as
- 1:46Speaker 1: cozy as can be. Let's take a few deep breaths
- 1:54Speaker 1: together drawing in a sense of calm with the inhale
- 2:03Speaker 1: and letting go of any pressure or tension with the
- 2:08Speaker 1: steady exhale. Breathing calm, release pressure, release tension. Whether there's
- 2:28Speaker 1: disruption in the mind or excess energy in the body,
- 2:35Speaker 1: you can gradually filter it out as you draw in
- 2:39Speaker 1: that greater sense of calm and let go of everything else.
- 2:51Speaker 1: Simply follow the sound of my voice as I read
- 2:56Speaker 1: this story tonight. and invite your imagination to envision our
- 3:03Speaker 1: magical dream world in whatever way makes sense to you.
- 3:11Speaker 1: So let's begin in a special place where dreams are real. Tonight,
- 3:44Speaker 1: we find ourselves in the realm of dreams, known as
- 3:49Speaker 1: the dream world. It's a magical place where all of
- 3:56Speaker 1: our imaginings play out. Everything is much brighter and more
- 4:03Speaker 1: whimsical than what we usually encounter in our ordinary day-to-day lives.
- 4:13Speaker 1: This realm exists outside of the normal plane of existence.
- 4:20Speaker 1: It's only accessible through our dreams. It's a place where
- 4:26Speaker 1: our imaginations are given free reign and all boundaries are lifted.
- 4:36Speaker 1: Anything is possible. Not even the sky is the limit.
- 4:46Speaker 1: The dream world may not be a tangible place or
- 4:51Speaker 1: one we can pinpoint on a map, but it is
- 4:55Speaker 1: somewhere we visit every night. While tonight's adventure is likely
- 5:03Speaker 1: different from other dreams you've had, that's normal for the
- 5:08Speaker 1: dream world. It's a place that's ever-changing, always shifting, and
- 5:16Speaker 1: molding itself to what we and others need. Even things
- 5:26Speaker 1: that don't exist in the natural world can come to
- 5:30Speaker 1: life here in our dreams. The laws of the universe
- 5:37Speaker 1: are suspended. Surreal experiences, like flying, Or having superpowers. Happen
- 5:47Speaker 1: during our nightly forays. Into this dreamscape. The dream world.
- 5:56Speaker 1: Like any magical place. Has its fair share. Of fantastical creatures.
- 6:04Speaker 1: And qualities. We might encounter bunnies that fly. Or trees
- 6:12Speaker 1: that sing. It's where all our favorite things exist, whether
- 6:21Speaker 1: or not they do in everyday life. With that, let's
- 6:29Speaker 1: journey there now, to this place where anything and everything
- 6:36Speaker 1: is possible, and see what we can find. As you
- 6:47Speaker 1: enter the dream world, you find yourself on a dirt path,
- 6:53Speaker 1: lined on both sides by glistening expanses of emerald green grass.
- 7:01Speaker 1: Every blade of grass is decorated with tiny droplets of dew,
- 7:08Speaker 1: shining in the morning sun. A white picket fence extends
- 7:17Speaker 1: along the dirt path. The brown terrain feels soft and
- 7:23Speaker 1: comfortable under your feet. It makes a satisfying crunch as
- 7:31Speaker 1: you step on the crumbling dirt. Together, the fence and
- 7:38Speaker 1: the path guide you onwards into the dreamworld. Soon you
- 7:48Speaker 1: begin to see the full landscape taking shape. There are
- 7:54Speaker 1: all kinds of trees here standing like sentinels around you.
- 8:02Speaker 1: Some are tall and spindly while others have grand thick
- 8:08Speaker 1: trunks that are gnarled with age. There are dark brown
- 8:15Speaker 1: trees white trees and even more in shades of lilac
- 8:21Speaker 1: and rose. Their branches are decorated with vibrant leaves and
- 8:30Speaker 1: they droop with the weight of clusters of luscious orange
- 8:34Speaker 1: and yellow fruit. There is a light breeze which carries
- 8:43Speaker 1: with it the scent of orange blossoms and peaches so
- 8:49Speaker 1: ripe and juicy you can almost taste them. Peeking over
- 8:56Speaker 1: the horizon is the sun. Its warm rays tickle your cheeks.
- 9:06Speaker 1: You close your eyes to savor its touch, lost in
- 9:11Speaker 1: a reverie of complete bliss and calm. Then, you feel
- 9:20Speaker 1: a gentle change in the air. As soon as you
- 9:25Speaker 1: open your eyes, you are met by the friendly gaze
- 9:30Speaker 1: of a small, fluffy white dog standing on the path,
- 9:36Speaker 1: shimmering in the light. She is one of the magical
- 9:42Speaker 1: creatures who lives here. and she's come to welcome you
- 9:47Speaker 1: to the dream world. You reach out and give her
- 9:54Speaker 1: a scratch on the head. She wags her tail and
- 9:59Speaker 1: then cocks her head to the side and lets out
- 10:04Speaker 1: a gentle bark. You follow her gaze down the well-worn trail.
- 10:13Speaker 1: It's as though she's giving you a nudge to go
- 10:16Speaker 1: out and explore. You thank your new friend who spins
- 10:24Speaker 1: around once before trotting off to join her friends, the
- 10:31Speaker 1: other magical creatures who call this wondrous place home. Some
- 10:38Speaker 1: of them soon come into view in the distance. There
- 10:44Speaker 1: are dragons and birds that sparkle silver and gold. Shining
- 10:52Speaker 1: white unicorns and majestic winged horses. But they aren't the
- 11:01Speaker 1: only surprise here in the dream world. Looking up, you
- 11:08Speaker 1: realize there are not one, but two suns in the
- 11:12Speaker 1: turquoise blue sky. You pause for a moment to take
- 11:19Speaker 1: it all in. One sun has started making its descent
- 11:26Speaker 1: below the horizon, while the other is now moving higher
- 11:31Speaker 1: in the sky. The light from both suns casts everything
- 11:40Speaker 1: in an ethereal glow. Every tree and every creature is
- 11:48Speaker 1: suffused in gold. Horses in the fields toss back their manes,
- 11:56Speaker 1: kangaroos hop through the grass, and all kinds of furry
- 12:02Speaker 1: animals take to the sky with glittery wings that reflect
- 12:08Speaker 1: the light. Every sight is mesmerizing, and the scents are
- 12:18Speaker 1: just as wonderful. You smell hints of jasmine, lavender and
- 12:25Speaker 1: other soothing fragrances you've never even encountered before. You also
- 12:34Speaker 1: become aware of the sounds of birds chirping and animals
- 12:39Speaker 1: skittering through the fields. Your senses are heightened. and you
- 12:49Speaker 1: cannot get enough of the sights, smells, and sounds. It's
- 12:57Speaker 1: a dream come true, and you wonder if you've stumbled
- 13:02Speaker 1: upon paradise itself. You twirl around slowly, your arms outstretched,
- 13:12Speaker 1: soaking everything in. All the colors of the rainbow are here.
- 13:22Speaker 1: The bright yellow-orange orbs of the two suns illuminate the sky.
- 13:31Speaker 1: Looking up, you notice that the sky itself is a
- 13:35Speaker 1: cascade of varying shades of blue now, interspersed with gold.
- 13:46Speaker 1: you notice even more pastel-colored trees dotting the verdant land,
- 13:53Speaker 1: along with wildflowers in pink, purple, and teal. All of
- 14:04Speaker 1: a sudden, out of the corner of your eye, you
- 14:08Speaker 1: become aware of a blur of white streaking past. Then,
- 14:15Speaker 1: the little dog appears by your side again. She's trotting happily,
- 14:24Speaker 1: as though playfully encouraging you to continue on. You scratch
- 14:31Speaker 1: her head, and she wags her tail with joy, before
- 14:36Speaker 1: running off once more to join her friends. As you
- 14:45Speaker 1: pass dazzling trees, you see curtains of teal and pale
- 14:50Speaker 1: pink leaves drifting lazily down from their branches. Some catch
- 14:58Speaker 1: the breeze to settle on your shirt. It's a shower
- 15:04Speaker 1: of vibrant color. Joyfully, you move towards the trees. and
- 15:12Speaker 1: smile as you catch one before it hits the ground.
- 15:20Speaker 1: For a moment, you study it closely. It seems to
- 15:26Speaker 1: shimmer with its own inner light. As you hold it
- 15:32Speaker 1: up to the sky, you see its color shift ever
- 15:36Speaker 1: so slightly. The iridescent leaf flows between teal and pink
- 15:45Speaker 1: as you slowly twirl it in your fingertips. You smile
- 15:53Speaker 1: as it moves and changes before letting it go and
- 15:58Speaker 1: watching it drift down to join the other leaves blanketing
- 16:03Speaker 1: the ground. Continuing on your way, you amble along until
- 16:12Speaker 1: you reach a fork in the road. Here, you find
- 16:18Speaker 1: an old wooden signpost. The left arrow points the way
- 16:25Speaker 1: you've been walking, but the right points to a dark
- 16:30Speaker 1: green forest, a land of many deeply shadowed trees. Gazing
- 16:41Speaker 1: over the forest in the distance, you see that the
- 16:45Speaker 1: sky has begun to change once again. Evening is approaching
- 16:52Speaker 1: in this dreamy place, though you're sure it must still
- 16:57Speaker 1: be morning somewhere else in this land. Looking up high
- 17:05Speaker 1: above the treetops, You can make out numerous planets of
- 17:11Speaker 1: various sizes and colors doing a celestial dance. And there
- 17:19Speaker 1: are countless luminous stars twinkling overhead. You find that you
- 17:28Speaker 1: can't come up with the words to describe such otherworldly beauty.
- 17:36Speaker 1: All you can do is stare in awe at the contrast.
- 17:43Speaker 1: With your finger, you trace the shapes of the silver
- 17:47Speaker 1: stars in the sky. A blanket of peace settles upon
- 17:56Speaker 1: the land. You can feel it deep within you. A
- 18:06Speaker 1: shooting star falls from the heavens and you immediately make
- 18:12Speaker 1: a wish as it quickly fades into the horizon. Walking
- 18:23Speaker 1: into the thick forest, the sweet scent of flowers greets you.
- 18:30Speaker 1: Their fragrance is so perfectly delicate that it soothes the soul.
- 18:38Speaker 1: The trees are castles of wood all around you, some
- 18:45Speaker 1: wreathed in ivy with their gnarled roots twisting along the
- 18:50Speaker 1: forest floor. The smell of pine accentuates the distinct aroma
- 18:58Speaker 1: of the earth. You feel instantly that this is a
- 19:06Speaker 1: forest you want to know, all of its nooks and crannies.
- 19:14Speaker 1: The stars shine in the sky like silver petals as
- 19:20Speaker 1: the sun dips lower on the horizon. Meanwhile, the moon
- 19:27Speaker 1: begins to peek through the branches of the tallest trees.
- 19:36Speaker 1: The forest is like a painting come to life. Just
- 19:43Speaker 1: as the final red-orange rays of the sun shine between
- 19:48Speaker 1: the lowest parts of the tree trunks, moonlight sparkles through
- 19:54Speaker 1: the canopy. Moonbeams shine on the backsides of the leaves,
- 20:03Speaker 1: which shimmer like crystals. They create polka dot patterns on
- 20:10Speaker 1: the ground. Each spot is a brush stroke of color,
- 20:17Speaker 1: a kaleidoscope of varying shades of green, blue and silver.
- 20:28Speaker 1: Your footsteps fall softly as you continue through the forest.
- 20:36Speaker 1: You notice the crisp snap of twigs underneath your feet
- 20:42Speaker 1: and the faint rustling of leaves in the breeze. The
- 20:49Speaker 1: forest is full of life. Somewhere in the distance is
- 20:55Speaker 1: the hoot of an owl, followed by the barely audible
- 21:01Speaker 1: croak of a frog. You hear the constant sound of
- 21:07Speaker 1: a breeze and the gentle gurgling of a small creek.
- 21:14Speaker 1: Lilting birdsong drifts down from the canopy. As you walk on,
- 21:24Speaker 1: you're struck by the size and majesty of the timeless
- 21:30Speaker 1: trees around you. They tower high into the night sky
- 21:37Speaker 1: until they disappear. The atmosphere here is so calm and tranquil.
- 21:49Speaker 1: Keen to take it all in, you continue on into
- 21:54Speaker 1: the thicket of foliage. All of a sudden, the path
- 22:02Speaker 1: is lit up by what seem to be glittering jewels.
- 22:09Speaker 1: You wonder what could possibly be creating this magical glow. Then,
- 22:17Speaker 1: you see that the glow is coming from the rocks, twigs,
- 22:23Speaker 1: and ground itself. It's as though everything here has an
- 22:29Speaker 1: inner radiance. that shines when the moon comes out. The
- 22:39Speaker 1: sun has now fully disappeared below the horizon. For some
- 22:46Speaker 1: time now, the moon has been taking its place, climbing
- 22:52Speaker 1: slowly into the indigo, star-dappled sky. Though night has fallen
- 23:02Speaker 1: birds continue to chirp and the gentle breeze caresses your cheek.
- 23:11Speaker 1: The foliage around you sways ever so slightly. Hints of
- 23:20Speaker 1: campfire smoke tickle your nose. The smell is intoxicating. Being
- 23:29Speaker 1: here reminds you of your favorite moments in nature. This
- 23:37Speaker 1: place is cozy and welcoming, stunning and mesmerizing all at once.
- 23:50Speaker 1: You're eager to see what lies ahead. The path becomes
- 23:57Speaker 1: even more luminous and you pause, transfixed by the ethereal
- 24:03Speaker 1: glow of the light coming from all the objects around you. Now,
- 24:14Speaker 1: every one of the trees and plants is outlined by
- 24:18Speaker 1: a dazzling light, and when you look down, you gasp,
- 24:26Speaker 1: seeing that you too are glowing from your fingers all
- 24:33Speaker 1: the way down to your toes. You flex your hands
- 24:40Speaker 1: and move them through the air in awe of the
- 24:45Speaker 1: shine that dances across your skin. Then, looking up, you
- 24:55Speaker 1: see that mountains have magically risen beyond the trees, and
- 25:01Speaker 1: are now towering on either side of the nearby forest.
- 25:08Speaker 1: It's as if they've grown out of the ground. They
- 25:13Speaker 1: twinkle majestically in the pearly white sheen of the rising moon.
- 25:22Speaker 1: The moonlight casts huge shadows onto the ground, where the
- 25:27Speaker 1: glow of the plants, rocks and dirt is even brighter.
- 25:36Speaker 1: This place is pure magic, you realize. There are so
- 25:43Speaker 1: many things that are familiar here, but that have been
- 25:48Speaker 1: transformed into a more wondrous version of themselves walking further
- 25:59Speaker 1: into the woods you soon stumble upon a trail jutting
- 26:05Speaker 1: off the path slightly hidden from view you don't even
- 26:12Speaker 1: try to resist the urge to explore You turn onto it,
- 26:19Speaker 1: hoping it will lead you to new, fantastic sights. Feeling
- 26:28Speaker 1: happy and tranquil, you start off down the moonlit trail,
- 26:34Speaker 1: humming to yourself. The little white dog joins you one
- 26:40Speaker 1: last time, wagging its tail as it trots by. It
- 26:47Speaker 1: lets out a gentle bark in your direction. You wave
- 26:53Speaker 1: goodnight to your new friend. As you continue on, the
- 27:02Speaker 1: earthy scent of fresh soil tinged with pine fills the air.
- 27:09Speaker 1: You inhale deeply. This place feels clean. and rejuvenating, as
- 27:19Speaker 1: though it's breathing life into you as you take calming breaths.
- 27:28Speaker 1: Now that night has fallen, you can hear the patter
- 27:33Speaker 1: of small paws and the quiet beating of wings. Somewhere
- 27:41Speaker 1: in the distance, a mockingbird sings The nocturnal creatures are
- 27:50Speaker 1: coming out of their nests and dens. As you round
- 27:58Speaker 1: a bend in the path, fireflies light up the way ahead.
- 28:06Speaker 1: It's as though a thousand tiny fairy lights are sparkling
- 28:11Speaker 1: in the woods around you, twinkling on and off. as
- 28:18Speaker 1: you pass by. Your feet crunch the earth, and your
- 28:27Speaker 1: heart tingles in anticipation for what you'll encounter next. Then,
- 28:37Speaker 1: you notice the distinct sound of rushing water somewhere close.
- 28:45Speaker 1: You're unsure what is making the sound, but one thing
- 28:51Speaker 1: is certain. You're eager to find out. You feel drawn
- 28:59Speaker 1: to the water, just as you were drawn to the
- 29:02Speaker 1: dark forest and the firefly path. The sight that greets
- 29:11Speaker 1: you next is surreal. It's a waterfall, just as luminous
- 29:19Speaker 1: as everything else you've seen on this path. The water
- 29:26Speaker 1: tumbles down in glassy sheets that shimmer in the delicate moonlight.
- 29:36Speaker 1: In this moment, you feel like you're living in a
- 29:41Speaker 1: fairy tale. You smile and soak in the incredible view.
- 29:51Speaker 1: These moments will stay with you forever. Happy and carefree,
- 30:01Speaker 1: you turn around once more, holding out your arms. You
- 30:09Speaker 1: close your eyes, feeling at one with this magical dream world.
- 30:17Speaker 1: Your sense of peace and calm is so deep, you
- 30:23Speaker 1: start to feel tired. In this place, the pull of
- 30:31Speaker 1: sleep is irresistible. As soon as the thought crosses your mind,
- 30:41Speaker 1: you feel a little change in the air. When you
- 30:47Speaker 1: open your eyes, you see a cozy bed has magically
- 30:53Speaker 1: appeared in front of you. With plush pillows, and warm blankets.
- 31:03Speaker 1: You crawl in and make yourself comfortable. The bed feels
- 31:11Speaker 1: absolutely wonderful after your dreamy adventure. Slowly, the rush of
- 31:23Speaker 1: water and chorus of nightly sounds softly begins to fade.
- 31:33Speaker 1: With a sigh, you close your eyes and let visions
- 31:40Speaker 1: of the dream world drift through your mind. You imagine
- 31:50Speaker 1: the moon and stars shining brightly You see unicorns running
- 31:59Speaker 1: through a grassy field with pastel leaves drifting from the
- 32:05Speaker 1: trees all around. And you see the friendly face of
- 32:13Speaker 1: a little white dog encouraging you to go and explore.
- 32:25Speaker 1: And then Before you know it, you fall into a
- 32:31Speaker 1: deep and peaceful sleep. Thank you for watching. This is
- 33:55Speaker 1: the first time I've seen this in real life. This
- 33:56Speaker 1: is the first time I've seen this in real life.
- 34:46Speaker 1: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thanks for watching!
- 36:59Speaker 1: Thank you for watching. you Thank you. Thank you. you