Big Ideas at Bedtime: Balance
4/8/20261 hr 11 min
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll return to our series Big Ideas at Bedtime, to explore the idea of balance. We’ll consider a range of ideas and practices, from the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians to a philosophy in modern-day Sweden. 😴 Includes mentions of: Religious Traditions, History, Mythology, Philosophy, Architecture, Art History, Science & Nature, Mindfulness. Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slumber Studios Spotify profile. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps: getsleepy.com/support GIFT A SUBSCRIPTION to someone you love! 🎁 Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads). An exclusive Thursday night bonus episode. Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free). Extra-long episodes. Exclusive sleep meditation episodes. Discounts on merchandise. We’ll love you forever. Get your 7-day free trial: getsleepy.com/support. Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episodes! Website: getsleepy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/getsleepypod/ Instagram: instagram.com/getsleepypod/ Twitter: twitter.com/getsleepypod Our Apps Redeem exclusive unlimited access to Premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Get Sleepy and Slumber Studios team: Deep Sleep Sounds: deepsleepsounds.com/getsleepy/ Slumber: slumber.fm/getsleepy/ FAQs Have a query for us or need help with something? You might find your answer here: Get Sleepy FAQs About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditations with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep. Thank you so much for listening! Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! getsleepy.com/contact-us/. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Check out our podcasts, apps, and more at slumberstudios.com. That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ 😴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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First 90 secondsThomas Jones· Host0:00
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It's easier to accept a story than believe that the people around you are monsters.
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The battle isn't over. There comes a time when you have to take action, when you have to choose your own destiny.
Thomas Jones· Host1:18
Never quiet, as it seems.
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Thomas Jones· Host1:28
Welcome