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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 can find inspiration in the most unlikely places. Camden and Mabel remind us that we can all use a little balance in our lives.

Camden and Mabel inspire us to seek balance in life.

Camden and Mabel: Breakfast Edition

Story that allows us to reflect our own conditioning.

Reflection on personal conditioning through storytelling.

Shark, Bait Fish and You

Soothing stories for the month of April, episode 2.

The Kite

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

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

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

Zen story highlights the limitations of our perspectives.

Blind Men & the Elephant

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

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

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

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

Exploring the mind and its diverse experiences.

The Moving Mind

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

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

Zen story teaches about releasing expectations and pressure.

The First Principle

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

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

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

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

Where does happiness come from? Sally sets out to answer this essential question, with some unexpected help along the way.

Sally explores the question of happiness with unexpected help.

Sally Germaine Dreams of the Future

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

Camden has always been afraid of storms. But with her friend by her side, she is able to find the comfort she needs to make it through.

Camden overcomes her fear of storms with the support of her friend.

Camden And Mabel: Comfort

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

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

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

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

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

Listen to the classic tale of Rumpelstiltskin who can spin straw into gold

Rumpelstiltskin can spin straw into gold in the classic tale.

The Tale of Rumpelstiltskin

Good teachings for those who are super hard on themselves and for those who are impatient. Enjoy!

A helpful read for the self-critical and impatient.

Running After Enlightenment

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

Zen teachers has profound skills to teach their students. This heart warming story demonstrates to the extent these teachers can go to bring their students out of their misery.

Zen teachers possess profound skills to uplift their students from misery, as shown in a heartwarming story.

Heaven & Hell

How to be kind and use your resources so others don't take advantage of you

Be kind while preserving resources to prevent exploitation by others.

Silly Snake in Search for Wisdom

Story about honesty. Don't do to others what you do not wish on yourself.

Be honest & treat others as you want to be treated.

A Pound of Butter

This Zen story demonstrates the steady presence of neutrality.

Zen story showcasing the constant existence of neutrality.

Neutrality

A story about how our old beliefs can limit us from freedom. Be open to upgrading our beliefs. What once served us may no longer be useful.

Old beliefs can restrict freedom, upgrade beliefs for growth. What worked in the past may not work now.

An Elephant and a Rope

It's easy to forget that once we've said something, we can never un-say it. We don't know who will repeat what we say, or what effects it may have. It pays to choose our words wisely!

Choose words wisely because once spoken, they cannot be unsaid and the effects of what is said can be unpredictable.

Choose Your Words Wisely

This story demonstrates how great Zen masters have used skillful ways to help people attain enlightenment. There is hope for everyone :)

Zen masters help people attain enlightenment through skillful means - there is hope for everyone.

Bedtime Stories: Stories