Episode 8: Sleepy Poems about the Rain

Follow Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep.  The evening  features beautiful poems about the soothing quality of rain.  Works include "A Drop fell on the Apple Tree," (1890) by Emily Dickinson, "Rain in Summer" (1845) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and “Little Raindrops" (1860) by Aunt Effie.  With deep breathing, along with progressive relaxation, the gentle cadence of the episode will lull you into peace.

Full best results, listen with headphones while lying down in a place where you won't be disturbed.

Original guided meditation script written and performed by Jeff Kaplan.  All poems are in the public domain.

Intro music: "Forest Lullaby," by Olesksii Kaplunskyi ("LesFM") on Pixabay.com.

Meditation track: "Inner Light" by Chris Collins, https://indiemusicbox.com.


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