Short, funny conversation with God. Good time to reflect on how we can be humble.

Reflect on humility with a short, humorous conversation with God.

Funny Conversation with God

Listen to this famous story of how the boy Arther came to be recognised as the King of all England by pulling the sword out of the stone where no-one else could do it.

Boy becomes King by pulling sword from stone.

King Arthur And The Sword In The Stone

We can all learn about self-acceptance by watching our dogs. Mabel is such a unique dog. But whether she is greeting people with her trademark smile, roaming around the yard, or even checking out artwork, she always seems happy with herself and her life.

Observing Mabel's self-acceptance teaches us valuable lessons in the same.

Mabel: Self Acceptance

How would it be if you could listen to other people's thoughts? Listen to this heartwarming story about what happened when Janet did exactly that, using magical earrings left behind.

Janet discovers the power of magical earrings that let her hear other people's thoughts and uses them to help others in a heartwarming story.

Earrings on the Underground

When a disappearing act sends Kate to another world, she must decide which existence is real -- and which life she will choose.

Kate is forced to choose which life is real after being transported to another world.

The Magician's Assistant

Your life only happens in this moment, in the here and now. Don't wait for rest of your life. Enjoy now.

Live in the present and enjoy it; your life is happening now, not in the future.

Enjoy Every Moment

This brief, classic Zen story, reminds us of the impermanence of experience and the principle that everything will pass. A great reminder that meditation is not about clinging to an experience, but rather observing and allowing an experience to be as it is.

Zen story teaches the impermanence of experience and encourages observing it as it is; not clinging to it.

It Will Pass

This Zen story is about humility and finding what one needs. Zen has a rich tradition of telling stories so that the listener gathers their own understanding and then apply it to their own life.

"Zen story teaches humility and self-discovery through storytelling tradition."

The Wise Man

This Zen story reminds us of how our perspectives are limited.

Zen story highlights the limitations of our perspectives.

Blind Men & the Elephant

Listen to this heartwarming story of how the lonely sea serpent makes friends with a Princess and how they help each other.

Lonely sea serpent befriends a Princess and they help each other in a heartwarming story.

The Sea Serpent and the Princess

This is a somewhat humorous Zen story about attitude and happiness. Zen has a rich tradition of telling stories so that the listener gathers their own understanding and then apply it to their own life.

Humorous Zen story teaches about attitude and happiness through storytelling tradition, allowing listeners to apply lessons to their own lives.

Two Words Story

Open up to any situation and thinking out of the box to get the best out of the situation. It doesn't have to be as bad as we think.

Think outside the box to maximize any situation, as things may not be as bad as they seem.

Thinking Out of the Box

This Zen story is about perspective. Zen has a rich tradition of telling stories so that the listener gathers their own understanding and then apply it to their own life.

A Zen story emphasizes the importance of perspective, with its tradition of storytelling allowing the listener to draw their own conclusions.

The Other Side Story

We try to prove ourselves right to others. Why is that so important to do so. Can we sit with ourselves and be content? When we are content with ourselves there is no need to prove anything to anybody.

Proving ourselves to others is unnecessary when we are content with ourselves, eliminating the need for validation.

The Four Candles

Soothing stories for the month of April, episode 2.

The Kite

Most precious things in life do not have a price. Be kind, be open :)

Priceless things in life are kindness and openness.

Be Kind Even When You Are Impatient

This parable is about receiving and being open to support. It also invites questions around faith.

Parable on receiving support and questioning faith.

The Man and the Flood

What is your cup filled with and what will you do about it?

Questioning the contents of one's cup and taking action based on it.

Zen Story - a Cup of Tea

Story that allows us to reflect our own conditioning.

Reflection on personal conditioning through storytelling.

Shark, Bait Fish and You

Some friendships can be life-changing. Camden was an only dog for a little over 2 years. This story tells about the day she met Mabel and all of that changed. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Camden's life changes when she meets Mabel, starting a beautiful friendship.

Camden And Mabel: The Beginning

This is a Zen story about expectations, pressure, and letting go.

Zen story teaches about releasing expectations and pressure.

The First Principle

Camden has always been an anxious dog. But with a little patience, she is able to overcome her fears and make a new friend.

Anxiety-ridden Camden befriends a new pal with patience.

Camden: Patience

Camden and Mabel are the best of friends, but like any friend, they sometimes have minor disagreements. They sometimes hurt one another unintentionally. In this story, they remind us all about the power of forgiveness.

Camden and Mabel, best friends who sometimes argue, teach us about the power of forgiveness in this heartwarming story.

Camden And Mabel: Forgiveness

Camden and Mabel recognize the signs that the holiday is fast approaching. They remind us all to slow down and enjoy our time with those we love as the holiday rush begins.

Camden and Mabel urge us to slow down and cherish time with loved ones as the holiday season approaches.

Camden And Mabel: Holiday Edition

Listen to this magical story of how you need to respect the little people and what happens when you don't!

Respect the little people, or face the consequences - a magical story.

The Smoking Chimney

Camden and Mabel love their evening walks. Even in this routine, everyday activity you can see how well their different personalities work together to bring some balance to both of their lives.

Camden and Mabel's evening walks showcase how their different personalities complement each other and bring balance to their lives.

Camden And Mabel: Evening Walk

To achieve our goals, it's not always about work hard as we tend to think. Learn to be patient.

Success isn't just about hard work, but also requires patience.

Working Hard - Impatient

You may not be able to make a difference in the world but you can make a difference in someone's world.

Make a difference in someone's world, even if you can't change the world.

Making a Difference in the World

When they were eight years old, Michael and Emily built a small house in the woods. It would become a sanctuary for the rest of their lives.

Childhood friends build a small house in the woods that becomes their lifelong sanctuary.

The House in the Woods

Learn how we can choose to focus on what's really important, and let go of small and unimportant matters.

Focus on what really matters and let go of trivial matters.

Burnt Biscuits

A story about our mind and different ways of experiencing it.

Exploring the mind and its diverse experiences.

The Moving Mind

Finding a balance in life is so important. In so many ways. Finding relationships in our life that support us, that help us in ways we need help, without question and judgment…these relationships can make all the difference.

Finding supportive relationships that help us without judgment is crucial for achieving balance in life.

Camden and Mabel

Listen to this lovely story about how and old pirate's dream came true...

An old pirate's dream came true - listen to the lovely story.

The Old Pirate and the Creaky Caravan

This Zen story is about taking care of yourself first. Zen has a rich tradition of telling stories so that the listener gathers their own understanding and then apply it to their own life.

Zen story emphasizes self-care through self-understanding.

Watch Yourself Story

Have total control of your dreams with 'The Magic Pillow'. This pillow has the power to allow you to create your very own dream world where possibilities are endless in this enchanting story.

'The Magic Pillow' gives you control of your dreams for an endless world of possibilities in this enchanting story.

The Magic Pillow

Dingle is located in County Kerry - Ireland. It sits right on the Atlantic coast. In this dream story you will travel to this beautiful small town and immerse yourself in a traditional Irish experience. Voiced by Ed Roche who is also from Ireland.

"Travel to the beautiful small town of Dingle, County Kerry on the Atlantic coast for an immersive traditional Irish experience, in a dream story voiced by Ed Roche."

A Small Town in Ireland

The Bubble Dome is located in a secluded forest in Northern Ireland. Unwind and relax with this sleep story and experience a cozy night away in this one-of-a-kind rural retreat.

Escape to the secluded Bubble Dome in Northern Ireland for a cozy night away surrounded by nature and tranquility.

Sleeping in the Bubble Dome

Listen to this enchanting story of how two children got a chance to see the legendary King Arthur, the once and future King of Albion, and his magician, Merlin.

Two children have a magical encounter with King Arthur and Merlin in an enchanting story.

King Arthur's Magic Trees

At the end of a day that is far too much like the one before, and the one before that, Melanie comes home to a surprise that begins to change her life. This is a story that encourages you to dream.

A monotonous day turns into a life-changing surprise, inspiring readers to dream.

The Gift

Listen to this classic romance by Hans Christian Anderson, master story teller, to help you drop naturally off to sleep

Listen to Hans Christian Anderson's classic romance to sleep soundly.

The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep

Drift off to sleep with this relaxing story from Ireland. You will take a journey through these captivating Irish seas and find yourself immersed in its culture. Each of these seas have their own unique story to tell.

Relaxing Irish sea journey with unique stories.

Journey Through the Irish Seas

Join one man on his journey of self-discovery as he visits one of the most beautiful places this planet has to offer, 'Thailand'!

Experience self-discovery in Thailand with one man's journey.

A Moment in Thailand

The night sky is full of many stars. In this sleep story we hear how it's possible to connect with a single star that is light-years away. Drift off to sleep and 'stargaze' from the comfort of your own bed.

Connect with a single star light-years away in this sleep story and stargaze from the comfort of your bed.

A Night with the Stars

Escape to this beautiful Island in the middle of nowhere. Fall asleep whilst listening to the sounds of the sea as we explore what this tropical paradise has to offer.

Experience a tropical paradise on a remote island, listening to the soothing sounds of the sea.

An Island in the Middle of Nowhere

After everyone else has gone home, the barman locks up and decides to walk home across the fields in the moonlight, relishing every step that brings him closer to his cozy bed.

Barman walks home through fields in moonlight after closing up.

Home Across the Fields

A story of one girl's journey about taking a leap of faith and beginning a new chapter in her life. Sometimes leaving your comfort zone can be a daunting time, but it can often be the greatest move of your life. Hopefully you'll find this to be an inspiring listen.

A girl takes a leap of faith and begins a new chapter in her life, inspiring others to leave their comfort zones for the greatest move of their life.

On the Right Track

What happens when an unexplained gift arrives at your front door? In this story, our leading lady embraces it! She ends up on the most magical ride of her life.

An unexplained gift leads the protagonist on a magical ride in this story.

A Magical Ride

Feel fresh as a daisy and experience what springtime is like all over the world. From flowers blooming to amazing sunsets and adorable fluffy lambs. We'll visit all corners of the world in this bedtime story.

Experience springtime worldwide with blooming flowers, fluffy lambs, and stunning sunsets in this bedtime story.

Springtime Around the World

An elderly man becomes fascinated by a place he's never been, in a picture on a postcard, and dreams himself a new life. (Photo by Charles Young on Unsplash)

Elderly man dreams of a new life after seeing a postcard of an unfamiliar place.

A Fisherman's Shack in Maine

In this bedtime tale, you’ll hear about the day the Greek gods Neptune and Athena appear in a brand-new hilltop town and challenge each other to a contest. The winner gets to bestow their godly name on the town and become its devoted protector. Each offers a glorious gift if they are chosen, but the choice lies with the people on the hilltop. Be inspired by this sweet tale of new beginnings, even while the story's calming tone sends you right off to dreamland. (Based on "The Horse and the Olive" by James Baldwin. Adapted by Christina McMahon) www.christina-mcmahon.com

Greek gods Neptune and Athena compete to be the protector of a new hilltop town in this bedtime tale, with the choice ultimately lying with the townspeople.

Neptune & Athena Hold A Naming Contest

A tired old sailing ship feels outdated and longs for rest and retirement as she sets off from port. Her wish is unexpectedly granted but it is a new chapter of life.

An old sailing ship longs for rest but is granted unexpected new adventures.

Mother Voyage

A chef and a painter are walking along a coastal clifftop, immersing us in their descriptions of the scenery below in their own special way. (Photo by Julia Solonina on Unsplash)

Chef and painter describe coastal scenery in their own unique way while walking along the clifftop.

Admiring the View

This bedtime story (in the public domain) is the story of Baby Jesus written from a different vantage point; that of young Ruth, the daughter of an innkeeper and his wife. Let your heart open for this! Enjoy it dearly! Sleep well, with love and wonder filling your heart! Namaste!

The story of Baby Jesus is retold from the vantage point of an innkeeper's daughter in a heartwarming bedtime story.

The Star - a Christmas Story

This is an interactive 'sleep story'. You are encouraged to follow the cues to breathe, to imagine, and to feel relaxation and comfort overtake you, as you settle in and join 'Casey' and her adventures under the stars. Sleep well beautiful ones! Namaste! Written and Narrated by Dorothy Ratusny.

Interactive 'sleep story' encourages relaxation through breathing, imagination, and comfort; narrated by Dorothy Ratusny.

Bedtime Stories