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Aug 2022
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#213 - Mindfulness Meditation - Sleep De...

ERIK IRELAND
About this episode

A relaxing practice for anytime that you feel distracted or anxious from expectations or judgements. It's especially good at bedtime. 

In my free newsletter, I send you a story every month about something I’ve learned living here on the mountain along with some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep and a little more peace during the day. When you join, you’ll also get a free sleepy audiobook and a relaxing 30 minute recording of the creek behind my cabin as a gift. Just go to https://www.listentosleep.com/blog/category/newsletter/

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Sleep well.💜 

Erik 



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