Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories - Floating in Freshwater Springs (Premium)

Episode Date: January 7, 2021

This is a preview episode. Get the full episode, and many more, ad free, on our supporter's feed: https://getsleepy.com/support. Floating on Freshwater SpringsTonight, Evie makes her Get Sleepy debut and guides us on a tranquil adventure along a river in Florida. 😴  Sound design:  river.  About Get Sleepy Premium: Help support the podcast, and get: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads) The exclusive Thursday night bonus episode Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free) Premium sleep meditations, extra-long episodes and more! We'll love you forever. ❤️ Get a 7 day free trial, and join the Get Sleepy community here https://getsleepy.com/support. And thank you so, so much.  Tom, and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi, Thomas here. You're listening to a preview episode. You can enjoy the entire story tonight by subscribing to our supporters' feed. There you'll get access to the entire back catalogue, bonus episodes, and more, and it's all completely ad-free. Click the link below to learn more. And thank you so so much. Me and the team really appreciate your support. Nestled along the banks of a rolling river in northern Florida, Among the banks of a rolling river in northern Florida, are several crystal clear freshwater springs. On a map, they look like circular pools dotting the length of the river. You've heard their waters have an average temperature of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

temperature of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It makes them a perfect place to relax on a beautiful day like today, which is why you've decided to visit them. Standing on the banks of the river, you can feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. You can feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. A few wispy clouds float above you in a powder blue sky, like feathers caught by a light breeze. You can smell the earthiness of the sun-dried debt beneath your feet. With no one else in sight, this place already feels like your own secret paradise, and you haven't even begun your journey yet. To get to the springs, you'll paddle a light weight raft down the river. The first stop isn't too far away, so you will have plenty of time to explore and relax

once you arrive. You turn and walk away from the river's edge, back up a shallow embankment to a narrow boardwalk. It leads to a small dock that juts out into the sparkling waters of the river. Your shoes clunk as you step onto the pale wooden planks. It is well made and sturdy under your feet. At the end of the dock, you see your inflatable raft turned upside down to dry in the sun. Next to it is a long plastic paddle with rubber hand grips. It weighs so little, it is easy for you to flip it right side up. You plop it down into the water and secure it to the dock with a thick black loop attached to its front.

Floating there, it reminds you of a giant rubber duck. You imagine it bobbing cheerfully down the river with a string of ducklings behind it. The thought of such a funny scene makes you smile. Because this roomy yellow raft is inflatable, you decide to ride in it barefoot. You slip off your sandals, welcoming the sensation of the smooth wooden deck which is toasty warm from the morning sun. Before climbing into your raft, you decide to test the water. You sit down on the edge of the dock, swinging your legs down over the side. Carefully you submerge your toes, then your feet, then your ankles. The water feels cool on your warm skin. I can afternoon some rain.

It's crisp and inviting. You draw lazy circles in the water with your feet, watching small ripples form alongside them. small ripples form alongside them. You attempted to forego your raft and dive in for a swim, but you hold off for now. There will be plenty of opportunities for swimming once you reach the springs. With a bit more time and a generous dose of afternoon sun, you are confident the moment will be worth the wait. With a sigh of contentment, you stretch your legs out, letting the water drip back down into the river. Then you reach out to the paddle laying beside you and drop

it gently into the raft. It bounces softly as you settle yourself into the seat. The frame is wide and perfectly balanced. You feel safe and secure here on the water, held up by the roomy cushion of the raft beneath you. With the tips of your fingers, you reach out and nudge the black loop of cord of the dock, releasing the boat out into the current. you