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Apr 2024
30m 43s

The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wi...

JOANNE D'AMICO
About this episode

Welcome back my friend!  Tonight’s bedtime story is a masterpiece penned by legendary Oscar Wilde called ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’, a beautiful story of love, sacrifice, and the beauty of nature. A tale that transports us to a garden not so different from one you might find in a dream, where a nightingale overhears a young student who is weeping over unattainable love and decides to embark on a heartfelt quest.  

The storytelling begins with a beautiful short guided relaxation with soothing sounds to help you relax and settle in.  The story also ends with a short relaxation to help you transition into a restful night's sleep.  I hope this episode helps you feel calm and at ease! I wish you the sweetest of dreams!
Your friend,
Joanne

Attributions
Intro music "Everything will be OK" by Sayuri Hayashi Egnell via Epidemic Sound
Story music "Adrift" by Christopher Lloyd Clarke via Enlightened Audio


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