July 27, 2025 • 26 mins
Typically, when we gaze up at the night sky, the chalky glow of Earth's natural satellite is first to capture our attention. Tonight, we'll discover what the moon can represent to different people - a symbol of wisdom, for example, or magic and enchantment.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Even though the lights are switched off, the moon shines
through the window and across the room, touching the edges
of the furniture. Objects slowly begin to reveal themselves as
your eyes adjust to the dim light. You can see
a desk, an antique lamp, and the gilt frame of
(00:23):
a painting. It's too dark to see all the details,
but it doesn't matter. The only thing you want to
gaze at in this moment is the full moon. Silver
and luminous. It shines brightly, clearly, visible through a large
curved window shaped like a half circle. There's something mysterious
(00:51):
and dream like about this room. You're not quite sure
where you are or how you got here. You feel
as though you might be somewhere high up a room
at the top of a tower, like something in a
fairy tale. All you can see through the window is
(01:13):
the moon in the night sky, surrounded by a scattering
of stars. A landscape below is a mystery, just like
the details of the painting on the wall. But these
details are not important to you right now. Maybe you'll
(01:34):
find out later. For now, you're happy to leave it
to your imagination. Perhaps you'll buy the sea or a
forest you picture the crests of gentle waves, then the
tops of the trees, all gleaming with light, as if
they've been touched by a silver paintbrush. You stand by
(01:58):
the window and gaze at the night sky. The full
moon is gorgeous, a perfect circle. Somehow it feels both
impossibly far away and tantalizingly close. The fullness and roundness
(02:20):
create the illusion that you might be able to lean
out the window and touch it. Simply looking fills you
with a sense of peace. You breathe in deeply, meditating
on the moon and paying close attention to every detail.
(02:44):
You notice the silver edges blending into the night sky,
the softness of its light, and the hazy patches of
gray that spread across the surface. Event you turn your
attention to the room, you're curious about the desk by
(03:07):
the window and the objects half hidden in the darkness.
You turn on the antique lamp and start to spot
other beautiful things. A spherical glass, paperweight, leather bound notebooks,
(03:28):
and delicate silver ornaments. As you run your fingers over
the desk, touching each object in turn, you notice another book,
not a notebook, but a heavy hardback. The silver letters
(03:48):
of the title Glint in the Lamplight. It reads the
Mythology of the Moon. It's a beautiful cover, simple and elegant.
There's no name of an author and no images except
for a glittering crescent moon curving around the title. Although
(04:15):
you're starting to feel sleepy, you're intrigued by this alluring book.
Perhaps you'll read a few pages before you drift off
for the evening. On the other side of the room,
right against the wall, is a long, plush sofa. There's
(04:39):
another pretty old fashioned lamp on the corner table next
to it, the perfect place to read and relax, then
slowly fall asleep. You turn on the second lamp. The
pool of soft golden light doesn't illuminate the entire room,
(05:05):
but makes it just bright enough to read. You slip
off your shoes and recline on the sofa, your head
propped up on a pile of soft velvet cushions. You're
so comfortable that you could even fall asleep right now,
(05:26):
reclining here, gazing at the moon through the window. All
it would take is just a few deep breaths in
and out, closing your eyes and drifting into slumber. You
(05:46):
yawn and rub your eyes this room has a calming atmosphere.
It's so quiet, peaceful, and comfortable. But you're still curious
about the book resting in your lab so you decide
(06:08):
to open to the introduction and learn about the mythology
of the Moon. The first few pages are about symbolism.
While there are countless myths and stories about the moon
and different cultures, there are some recurring symbols. The moon
(06:33):
is associated with wisdom, creativity, fertility, spirituality, magic, enchantment, prophecy,
and navigation. At two hundred thousand miles away, the moon
is the celestial body closest to the Earth. It's clearly
(06:55):
visible and feels familiar, almost knowable. Yes, it's also remote
and mysterious. This explains the moon's role in myth and
religion and its magical qualities. In ancient Hindu texts, the
(07:18):
elixir of immortality was associated with the lunar deity. In Mesopotamia,
the region we now know as the Middle East, the
moon god was one of the most important of all
the deities. He was often represented as a wise old
(07:40):
man or a cowherd, connected with fertility, destiny, and medicine. Similarly,
the Egyptian goddess of the moon isis represented magic, healing,
and wisdom. The moon governs rituals in Judaism and is
(08:04):
a symbol of truth and enlightenment in Buddhism. A human
didn't set foot on the moon until nineteen sixty nine.
For generations, the idea of visiting seemed like an impossible dream,
a fantasy. To make sense of the moon, people dreamed
(08:28):
our countless stories. These myths or folk tales celebrated lunar
deities or explained the special connection between the two celestial neighbors,
the Earth and the Moon. There's one particular myth that
(08:49):
exists in many forms, the story of the Moon Rabbit.
The original story came from China, then spread across Asia.
There are versions in the folklore of Japan, Vietnam, and Korea.
(09:11):
They all tell the story of the rabbit who lives
on the moon. If you look closely at the dark
markings on the surface, you'll see him too. You look
up from the book and turn to the window. From
(09:33):
here you have the perfect view of the full moon
and its markings. Until now, you had never paid much
attention to these shadowy patterns. But now, looking closer, you
can see the outline of a silver rabbit, the shape
(09:58):
that captured the imagination of a continent. Curious to learn more,
you turn back to the pages of the book. There
are several versions of the story here, each accompanied by
illustrations of the rabbit. You start with the tale of
(10:22):
the Jade Rabbit in China, a character who is celebrated
during the mid Autumn festival. It's the tale of how
the rabbit first reached the moon with the help of
the god known as the Jade Emperor. Once upon a time,
(10:47):
the Jade Emperor was preparing a very special concoction, the
elixir of life, for the immortal gods. He didn't trust
humans with this important task and decided to ask some
animals for assistance instead. The Emperor came down to Earth
(11:10):
disguised as an elderly beggar and went for a walk
in the forest to see who he could find. As
he wandered through the trees, he encountered three animals, a monkey,
a fox, and a rabbit. The emperor told the animals
(11:31):
that he who was a poor old man desperately in
need of food. The three animals were touched by his
story and quickly went off in search of something to eat.
The monkey returned quickly, his arms full of delicious, juicy
(11:54):
fruit he had picked from the trees. The box arrived
soon after, carrying a large fish he had caught in
the river, but the rabbit found nothing. He looked all
(12:14):
over the forest, but his efforts were in vain. When
he finally returned and saw the beggar sitting next to
a fire eating the fish and fruit, the rabbit made
up his mind he would contribute to the beggar's meal
(12:38):
in the only way he could, by jumping into the
flames and offering himself. In that very instant, the emperor
looked up and saw the rabbit leaping, and in that
second a transform nation took place. The emperor shed his
(13:05):
disguise and revealed his true self, not a beggar, but
a god. The rabbit froze mid jump, then fell into
the grass beside the fire, completely unharmed. The emperor smiled,
(13:29):
having witnessed the rabbit's noble spirit and selflessness, he now
knew what to do. He would take the rabbit up
to the moon to study the art of creating divine
elixirs and medicines. The rabbit was swept up in the
(13:52):
arms of the Emperor and swiftly carried to the moon
in what seemed like a single leap. As he settled
into his new home in the heavens, the rabbit quickly
became devoted to his work day and night. He used
(14:15):
a pestle and mortar dedicated to making the most exquisite
elixir of life for the immortals. The Emperor was delighted.
As a reward, he transformed the rabbit's fur from a
(14:39):
dull gray to a dazzling white. The rabbit's radiant fur
soon caught the attention of the other gods. It was
so shiny and beautiful. They agreed that it looked just
like precious jade, and that's how the rabbit came to
(15:04):
live on the moon and be known as the Jade Rabbit.
If you gaze up at the full moon and look
closely at the markings, you can still see him at
work with his pestle and mortar, creating his magical elixirs.
(15:27):
As the story ends, you glance up from the book
once more and peer out of the window. As if
by magic, the rabbit on the moon is now easy
to make out. Along with its tools, you can understand
(15:48):
the popularity of the tale and why it continues to
be celebrated today across Asia. Like all great myth, it
combines the real and the unreal, everyday life with fantasy.
(16:08):
It brings the mysterious Moon just a little bit closer
to Earth, making sense of its surface. You wonder if
the story sparked the imaginations of its first listeners all
those centuries ago. Perhaps it gave people a hope. If
(16:32):
the rabbit could reach the moon, perhaps humans would get
there one day too. He turned back to the book,
which rests in your lap. Its weight somehow feels comforting,
the idea of all the information it contains stories to
(16:59):
lull you to sleep night after night. He slowly flick
through the pages, watching words and images flash past, blurring
into one another. You're not sure which one to pick next,
(17:21):
so you decide to leave it to chance. You close
the book, then open it again at a random page
and begin to read. It's the story of Selini, the
(17:42):
ancient Greek goddess of the moon. Her brother was the
god of the Sun, and her sister the goddess of
the dawn. Not much is known about the worship of
Selini ancient times, but her image is everywhere. In art,
(18:06):
she's usually portrayed as an elegant woman with a billowing veil,
often surrounded by stars or a crescent moon. Her brother,
the Sun God, would cross the sky in his horse
drawn chariot every day. When night came, it was Selini's turn.
(18:33):
She had her own splendid chariot, which she rode across
the heavens or even down into the sea. According to
the poet of it, the chariot was drawn by two
snow white horses, while some artwork shows the goddess being
(18:54):
pulled across the sky by oxen or bulls. There was
one thing that all the ancient sources agreed on, her beauty.
She represented the beauty of the moon itself, and was
praised as bright and described as having lovely hair. The
(19:20):
image of the radiant goddess racing through the night sky
captivated poets and artists alike. No one rivaled the Moon
Goddess for beauty, no one, that is, except for Immortal.
(19:43):
According to the famous myth, she fell in love with
a young man named end Demian. Some say he was
a shepherd, others say he was an astronomer. The first
to study the movie of the moon. Some things are
(20:04):
lost in the mists of time, but this much we know.
One warm summer evening, end Amean was fast asleep in
a cave in the country, surrounded by moonlit fields. In
(20:26):
the middle of the night, Selini passed through the clouds
above him, riding her silver chariot. It was love at
first sight. The goddess commanded her white horses to take
(20:46):
her down to earth and come face to face with
the handsome stranger. Endeman awoke astonished. He was dazzled by
the appearance of the beautiful goddess he had always admired
(21:07):
from afar. It took a moment for his eyes to
adjust to her radiant light, which was like nothing else
on earth. It was silvery, soft, ethereal moonlight in the
shape of a woman, And so began the love affair
(21:32):
between the goddess and the mortal man. It was a
love that would last for the rest of time. Some
say that the gods granted Endymion the gift of eternal sleep.
He would rest forever in blissful dreams together with his
(21:58):
beloved moon goddess. The story ends with a footnote from
the author. While the myth exists in countless different versions
and can be interpreted in many different ways, as one
reading as particularly interesting. The name endemon is connected with
(22:24):
the Greek word for plunge or dive. Perhaps there's a
connection with the sun diving into the sea and the
moon rising, a movement symbolized by the lover's embrace. In
(22:46):
this way, the myth is not just a love story,
but also an attempt to combine the gods language and
the movements of the sun and moon. And it's a
beautiful idea. You're enjoying the stories, but your eyes are
(23:09):
starting to grow tired of reading. It's a relief to
discover that the next pages of the book are filled
with images, paintings, and sculptures of mortal man, his sleeping
body bathed in silver moonlight as the goddess watches over him.
(23:37):
Looking at these images of sleep is making you feel
sleepy too. As your eyes scan over the pictures, you
resist the urge to yawn. Despite this pleasant drowsiness, he
(23:58):
liked to keep your eyes open for just a little longer.
You turn to another page and begin to read This
is the tale of a different moon goddess who wore
a cloak made of swan's feathers. She came down to
(24:23):
Earth on a far away island to bathe in a lake.
As your eyes pass over the words, your eyelids grow
heavier and heavier. You struggle to keep them open and
can no longer follow the story. It's just a jumble
(24:47):
of words and images floating through your mind. Moonlight feathers
the silver lake. He closed the book and set it
down gently on the floor beside the sofa. Then you
(25:11):
settle into the cushions, rearranging them and finding the perfect position.
You're so close to sleep now, drifting on the edge
of consciousness. It's a lovely feeling. You could linger in
(25:34):
this state forever, slowly moving in and out of wakefulness.
He turned towards the window one last time to gaze
at the round silver face of the moon. It looks
(25:57):
just the same as before. Nothing has changed. It's as
if time stood still. While you turn the pages of
the book, immersed in the midst of the moon still
(26:18):
turn towards it. You let go, allowing your weary eyes
to close. You take a deep breath in and feel
the muscles in your head, neck and shoulders relaxed, and then,
(26:42):
with a sleepy sigh. You fall into a deep, dreamy sleep.
Even though the lights are switched off, the moon shines
through the window and across the room, touching the edges
of the furniture. Objects slowly begin to reveal themselves as
your eyes adjust to the dim light. You can see
a desk, an antique lamp, and the gilt frame of
(00:23):
a painting. It's too dark to see all the details,
but it doesn't matter. The only thing you want to
gaze at in this moment is the full moon. Silver
and luminous. It shines brightly, clearly, visible through a large
curved window shaped like a half circle. There's something mysterious
(00:51):
and dream like about this room. You're not quite sure
where you are or how you got here. You feel
as though you might be somewhere high up a room
at the top of a tower, like something in a
fairy tale. All you can see through the window is
(01:13):
the moon in the night sky, surrounded by a scattering
of stars. A landscape below is a mystery, just like
the details of the painting on the wall. But these
details are not important to you right now. Maybe you'll
(01:34):
find out later. For now, you're happy to leave it
to your imagination. Perhaps you'll buy the sea or a
forest you picture the crests of gentle waves, then the
tops of the trees, all gleaming with light, as if
they've been touched by a silver paintbrush. You stand by
(01:58):
the window and gaze at the night sky. The full
moon is gorgeous, a perfect circle. Somehow it feels both
impossibly far away and tantalizingly close. The fullness and roundness
(02:20):
create the illusion that you might be able to lean
out the window and touch it. Simply looking fills you
with a sense of peace. You breathe in deeply, meditating
on the moon and paying close attention to every detail.
(02:44):
You notice the silver edges blending into the night sky,
the softness of its light, and the hazy patches of
gray that spread across the surface. Event you turn your
attention to the room, you're curious about the desk by
(03:07):
the window and the objects half hidden in the darkness.
You turn on the antique lamp and start to spot
other beautiful things. A spherical glass, paperweight, leather bound notebooks,
(03:28):
and delicate silver ornaments. As you run your fingers over
the desk, touching each object in turn, you notice another book,
not a notebook, but a heavy hardback. The silver letters
(03:48):
of the title Glint in the Lamplight. It reads the
Mythology of the Moon. It's a beautiful cover, simple and elegant.
There's no name of an author and no images except
for a glittering crescent moon curving around the title. Although
(04:15):
you're starting to feel sleepy, you're intrigued by this alluring book.
Perhaps you'll read a few pages before you drift off
for the evening. On the other side of the room,
right against the wall, is a long, plush sofa. There's
(04:39):
another pretty old fashioned lamp on the corner table next
to it, the perfect place to read and relax, then
slowly fall asleep. You turn on the second lamp. The
pool of soft golden light doesn't illuminate the entire room,
(05:05):
but makes it just bright enough to read. You slip
off your shoes and recline on the sofa, your head
propped up on a pile of soft velvet cushions. You're
so comfortable that you could even fall asleep right now,
(05:26):
reclining here, gazing at the moon through the window. All
it would take is just a few deep breaths in
and out, closing your eyes and drifting into slumber. You
(05:46):
yawn and rub your eyes this room has a calming atmosphere.
It's so quiet, peaceful, and comfortable. But you're still curious
about the book resting in your lab so you decide
(06:08):
to open to the introduction and learn about the mythology
of the Moon. The first few pages are about symbolism.
While there are countless myths and stories about the moon
and different cultures, there are some recurring symbols. The moon
(06:33):
is associated with wisdom, creativity, fertility, spirituality, magic, enchantment, prophecy,
and navigation. At two hundred thousand miles away, the moon
is the celestial body closest to the Earth. It's clearly
(06:55):
visible and feels familiar, almost knowable. Yes, it's also remote
and mysterious. This explains the moon's role in myth and
religion and its magical qualities. In ancient Hindu texts, the
(07:18):
elixir of immortality was associated with the lunar deity. In Mesopotamia,
the region we now know as the Middle East, the
moon god was one of the most important of all
the deities. He was often represented as a wise old
(07:40):
man or a cowherd, connected with fertility, destiny, and medicine. Similarly,
the Egyptian goddess of the moon isis represented magic, healing,
and wisdom. The moon governs rituals in Judaism and is
(08:04):
a symbol of truth and enlightenment in Buddhism. A human
didn't set foot on the moon until nineteen sixty nine.
For generations, the idea of visiting seemed like an impossible dream,
a fantasy. To make sense of the moon, people dreamed
(08:28):
our countless stories. These myths or folk tales celebrated lunar
deities or explained the special connection between the two celestial neighbors,
the Earth and the Moon. There's one particular myth that
(08:49):
exists in many forms, the story of the Moon Rabbit.
The original story came from China, then spread across Asia.
There are versions in the folklore of Japan, Vietnam, and Korea.
(09:11):
They all tell the story of the rabbit who lives
on the moon. If you look closely at the dark
markings on the surface, you'll see him too. You look
up from the book and turn to the window. From
(09:33):
here you have the perfect view of the full moon
and its markings. Until now, you had never paid much
attention to these shadowy patterns. But now, looking closer, you
can see the outline of a silver rabbit, the shape
(09:58):
that captured the imagination of a continent. Curious to learn more,
you turn back to the pages of the book. There
are several versions of the story here, each accompanied by
illustrations of the rabbit. You start with the tale of
(10:22):
the Jade Rabbit in China, a character who is celebrated
during the mid Autumn festival. It's the tale of how
the rabbit first reached the moon with the help of
the god known as the Jade Emperor. Once upon a time,
(10:47):
the Jade Emperor was preparing a very special concoction, the
elixir of life, for the immortal gods. He didn't trust
humans with this important task and decided to ask some
animals for assistance instead. The Emperor came down to Earth
(11:10):
disguised as an elderly beggar and went for a walk
in the forest to see who he could find. As
he wandered through the trees, he encountered three animals, a monkey,
a fox, and a rabbit. The emperor told the animals
(11:31):
that he who was a poor old man desperately in
need of food. The three animals were touched by his
story and quickly went off in search of something to eat.
The monkey returned quickly, his arms full of delicious, juicy
(11:54):
fruit he had picked from the trees. The box arrived
soon after, carrying a large fish he had caught in
the river, but the rabbit found nothing. He looked all
(12:14):
over the forest, but his efforts were in vain. When
he finally returned and saw the beggar sitting next to
a fire eating the fish and fruit, the rabbit made
up his mind he would contribute to the beggar's meal
(12:38):
in the only way he could, by jumping into the
flames and offering himself. In that very instant, the emperor
looked up and saw the rabbit leaping, and in that
second a transform nation took place. The emperor shed his
(13:05):
disguise and revealed his true self, not a beggar, but
a god. The rabbit froze mid jump, then fell into
the grass beside the fire, completely unharmed. The emperor smiled,
(13:29):
having witnessed the rabbit's noble spirit and selflessness, he now
knew what to do. He would take the rabbit up
to the moon to study the art of creating divine
elixirs and medicines. The rabbit was swept up in the
(13:52):
arms of the Emperor and swiftly carried to the moon
in what seemed like a single leap. As he settled
into his new home in the heavens, the rabbit quickly
became devoted to his work day and night. He used
(14:15):
a pestle and mortar dedicated to making the most exquisite
elixir of life for the immortals. The Emperor was delighted.
As a reward, he transformed the rabbit's fur from a
(14:39):
dull gray to a dazzling white. The rabbit's radiant fur
soon caught the attention of the other gods. It was
so shiny and beautiful. They agreed that it looked just
like precious jade, and that's how the rabbit came to
(15:04):
live on the moon and be known as the Jade Rabbit.
If you gaze up at the full moon and look
closely at the markings, you can still see him at
work with his pestle and mortar, creating his magical elixirs.
(15:27):
As the story ends, you glance up from the book
once more and peer out of the window. As if
by magic, the rabbit on the moon is now easy
to make out. Along with its tools, you can understand
(15:48):
the popularity of the tale and why it continues to
be celebrated today across Asia. Like all great myth, it
combines the real and the unreal, everyday life with fantasy.
(16:08):
It brings the mysterious Moon just a little bit closer
to Earth, making sense of its surface. You wonder if
the story sparked the imaginations of its first listeners all
those centuries ago. Perhaps it gave people a hope. If
(16:32):
the rabbit could reach the moon, perhaps humans would get
there one day too. He turned back to the book,
which rests in your lap. Its weight somehow feels comforting,
the idea of all the information it contains stories to
(16:59):
lull you to sleep night after night. He slowly flick
through the pages, watching words and images flash past, blurring
into one another. You're not sure which one to pick next,
(17:21):
so you decide to leave it to chance. You close
the book, then open it again at a random page
and begin to read. It's the story of Selini, the
(17:42):
ancient Greek goddess of the moon. Her brother was the
god of the Sun, and her sister the goddess of
the dawn. Not much is known about the worship of
Selini ancient times, but her image is everywhere. In art,
(18:06):
she's usually portrayed as an elegant woman with a billowing veil,
often surrounded by stars or a crescent moon. Her brother,
the Sun God, would cross the sky in his horse
drawn chariot every day. When night came, it was Selini's turn.
(18:33):
She had her own splendid chariot, which she rode across
the heavens or even down into the sea. According to
the poet of it, the chariot was drawn by two
snow white horses, while some artwork shows the goddess being
(18:54):
pulled across the sky by oxen or bulls. There was
one thing that all the ancient sources agreed on, her beauty.
She represented the beauty of the moon itself, and was
praised as bright and described as having lovely hair. The
(19:20):
image of the radiant goddess racing through the night sky
captivated poets and artists alike. No one rivaled the Moon
Goddess for beauty, no one, that is, except for Immortal.
(19:43):
According to the famous myth, she fell in love with
a young man named end Demian. Some say he was
a shepherd, others say he was an astronomer. The first
to study the movie of the moon. Some things are
(20:04):
lost in the mists of time, but this much we know.
One warm summer evening, end Amean was fast asleep in
a cave in the country, surrounded by moonlit fields. In
(20:26):
the middle of the night, Selini passed through the clouds
above him, riding her silver chariot. It was love at
first sight. The goddess commanded her white horses to take
(20:46):
her down to earth and come face to face with
the handsome stranger. Endeman awoke astonished. He was dazzled by
the appearance of the beautiful goddess he had always admired
(21:07):
from afar. It took a moment for his eyes to
adjust to her radiant light, which was like nothing else
on earth. It was silvery, soft, ethereal moonlight in the
shape of a woman, And so began the love affair
(21:32):
between the goddess and the mortal man. It was a
love that would last for the rest of time. Some
say that the gods granted Endymion the gift of eternal sleep.
He would rest forever in blissful dreams together with his
(21:58):
beloved moon goddess. The story ends with a footnote from
the author. While the myth exists in countless different versions
and can be interpreted in many different ways, as one
reading as particularly interesting. The name endemon is connected with
(22:24):
the Greek word for plunge or dive. Perhaps there's a
connection with the sun diving into the sea and the
moon rising, a movement symbolized by the lover's embrace. In
(22:46):
this way, the myth is not just a love story,
but also an attempt to combine the gods language and
the movements of the sun and moon. And it's a
beautiful idea. You're enjoying the stories, but your eyes are
(23:09):
starting to grow tired of reading. It's a relief to
discover that the next pages of the book are filled
with images, paintings, and sculptures of mortal man, his sleeping
body bathed in silver moonlight as the goddess watches over him.
(23:37):
Looking at these images of sleep is making you feel
sleepy too. As your eyes scan over the pictures, you
resist the urge to yawn. Despite this pleasant drowsiness, he
(23:58):
liked to keep your eyes open for just a little longer.
You turn to another page and begin to read This
is the tale of a different moon goddess who wore
a cloak made of swan's feathers. She came down to
(24:23):
Earth on a far away island to bathe in a lake.
As your eyes pass over the words, your eyelids grow
heavier and heavier. You struggle to keep them open and
can no longer follow the story. It's just a jumble
(24:47):
of words and images floating through your mind. Moonlight feathers
the silver lake. He closed the book and set it
down gently on the floor beside the sofa. Then you
(25:11):
settle into the cushions, rearranging them and finding the perfect position.
You're so close to sleep now, drifting on the edge
of consciousness. It's a lovely feeling. You could linger in
(25:34):
this state forever, slowly moving in and out of wakefulness.
He turned towards the window one last time to gaze
at the round silver face of the moon. It looks
(25:57):
just the same as before. Nothing has changed. It's as
if time stood still. While you turn the pages of
the book, immersed in the midst of the moon still
(26:18):
turn towards it. You let go, allowing your weary eyes
to close. You take a deep breath in and feel
the muscles in your head, neck and shoulders relaxed, and then,
(26:42):
with a sleepy sigh. You fall into a deep, dreamy sleep.
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