Bedtime Story For Young And Old

Starlight & The Dragon: A Sleep Meditation for Deep Rest.

Guide your little ones off the treadmill of a busy day and into the restorative embrace of the Primordial Dragon. Using neuroscience-informed relaxation techniques disguised as magic, this story helps children (and the inner child) unspool stress and land in a state of embodied peace.

Featuring the soothing "Beauty of Being" soundscape, it is a direct path to a settled night and sweet, star-filled dreams.

Transcript

G'day little one.

Welcome to your special Dreamtime Adventure with Rachel.

As you settle in and find your cozy spot,

Get ready for a magical journey,

Because tonight we're going to meet one of the oldest of many,

The Primordial Dragon.

This wise and wonderful creature is here to share its secrets and fill your hearts with love.

Remember,

This is just the beginning of our adventures with Starlight and Friends.

Each time we will explore new worlds together,

Creating delightful moments filled with your imagination.

So take in a deep breath and let it out slowly.

Feel the excitement bubbling inside you as we prepare to dive into tonight's fun and enchanting tale.

Are you ready?

Close your eyes,

Open your hearts and let's have the magic begin.

This one is Starlight's quest to meet the Primordial Dragon.

So today was a super special day for Starlight.

It was a day to meet the magical Primordial Dragon,

A creature full of wisdom and wonder.

With excitement bubbling inside,

Starlight jumped out of bed ready for an adventure.

You see,

The Primordial Dragon wasn't just any dragon,

It was one of the oldest,

Most powerful beings in the whole wide world.

This dragon was said to be as old as time itself,

With scales that sparkled like stars and eyes that held the secrets of the universe.

Starlight had heard stories about how the Primordial Dragon could shape the world with its magic.

It could make mountains rise and oceans swirl.

Some even said it knew about all things that ever happened,

And all the things that would ever be.

Meeting such an amazing creature was like getting to talk to a living storybook.

Starlight couldn't wait to ask the dragon about all the wonderful things it had seen and done.

Maybe the dragon would share some of its magic,

Or tell Starlight about far away places and long ago times.

But Starlight had heard the most exciting part of the legend,

Was that those who meet the Primordial Dragon might learn the secret.

Of the dragon's magic.

Starlight's heart raced at the thought of uncovering such incredible secrets.

With a heart full of wonder,

And eyes shining bright,

Starlight stepped outside,

Ready to begin the most magical day ever.

The world sparkled with magic all around.

The sun shone brightly in the sky,

And the air smelled like blooming flowers.

Starlight took a deep breath,

Feeling the excitement bubble up inside.

Where should I start my search?

Starlight wandered out loud,

Looking around at all the beautiful sights.

Feeling brave,

Starlight wandered into the sunny meadow,

Where butterflies danced in the warm light.

Suddenly,

The flowers began to whisper fun riddles.

To pass through our garden fair,

The answer this,

What is light as air,

Yet can be heavy to bear?

Starlight thought really hard.

A feather!

The flowers shook their heads.

Oh,

I know,

A thought.

The flowers nodded happily,

And opened up a hidden path.

Following the new path,

Starlight entered a magical forest.

The trees swayed and moved,

Making a wiggly maze.

Starlight had to think fast,

And look closely to find a way through all of those tricky trees.

When Starlight finally came out of the forest,

There stood a tall mountain made of sparkling stardust.

It twinkled brightly,

But each step sank into the soft powder.

Starlight took a deep breath,

And climbed higher and higher,

Feeling tired but determined.

At the top of the mountain,

Starlight looked around,

And found nothing.

No dragon,

No magical door,

Just an empty space.

Hmm,

Disappointment washed over Starlight,

Like a cold wave.

Maybe I'm just not meant to meet the primordial dragon after all,

Starlight sighed,

Sitting down in the stardust.

And just then,

A funny tickle danced in Starlight's tummy,

And floated up into their heart.

Suddenly,

It felt big and warm inside,

Like it was filling with happiness.

Oh,

Starlight thought,

That must be a good sign.

Taking a big dragon-sized breath,

Starlight closed their eyes tight,

Whoosh,

A warm cosy feeling spread over their body.

From little toes to the top of their head.

Then,

Like magic,

Pretty pictures started to play in Starlight's mind.

There were sparkly clouds in all sorts of colours,

Blue like the sky,

Purple like grapes,

And pink like cotton candy.

The colours swirled and danced,

Making Starlight giggle with joy,

And then,

Oh wow,

A soft voice whispered in Starlight's imagination.

To meet the primordial dragon,

Little one.

Follow these steps,

And soon you'll be done.

Find a cosy spot where you can rest.

Take deep breaths to calm your chest.

Close your eyes and let your heart be free,

And the magical dragon soon you'll see.

Starlight's eyes opened wide with excitement,

And a big smile spread across their face.

I know what to do,

Starlight giggled.

I need to get all comfy and follow these fun steps.

Then I can meet the dragon in my imagination.

Feeling happy and ready for the new adventure,

Starlight couldn't wait to try these magical steps and finally meet the primordial dragon,

Learn its secrets,

And discover the magic hidden within.

So Starlight found a cosy spot and snuggled up.

Just like you're doing right now.

Making sure to be nice and comfy.

Starlight took a deep breath in,

Squeezing their eyes and whole body tight,

And then breathed out.

Everything released and sprang open to rest.

Once more,

Starlight squeezed their eyes closed as they breathed in,

And released them as they breathed out.

Letting their eyelids rest wherever they wanted.

Starlight let out a big yawn,

Feeling how good it was to rest and relax their eyes.

Taking a big deep breath in through their nose,

Starlight let it out slowly through their mouth.

They felt their tummy get big like a balloon when breathing in,

And small again when breathing out.

Doing this again,

Starlight breathed deeply and slowly.

With each breath,

Starlight's body got softer and more comfortable.

A sleepy feeling started to creep in.

That's okay.

As Starlight relaxed,

A magical place appeared in their imagination,

Filled with soft shiny mist that sparkled all around.

This mist was warm and gentle,

Wrapping around them like a fluffy cloud.

It made Starlight feel happy and safe,

And maybe a little sleepy too.

Starlight began to check how their body felt,

Starting with their toes,

Wiggling them a little,

And then letting them be still and feeling how they sank into the soft ground.

Their feet felt heavy,

Like they wanted to rest all night long.

Moving to their legs,

Starlight noticed they felt tired from playing all day today.

They let them go soft and heavy,

Sinking into the magical mist around them.

Next,

Starlight focused on their tummy.

Taking a deep breath in,

They felt their tummy get big like a balloon.

Breathing out slowly,

They let all the air out,

Feeling their tummy go small again.

Their whole body was feeling ready for a long,

Peaceful adventure.

Starlight's arms felt tired from all the fun things they did today.

They let them relax beside their sides,

Feeling them heavy and warm.

Giving their shoulders a little shrug up to their ears,

Starlight then let them drop down like a big,

Soft pillow.

They sighed,

Feeling nice and relaxed.

Taking another deep breath in,

And letting it out slowly,

Starlight imagined the warm mist swirling around them,

Making them feel even more snug and more comfy.

They were feeling very sleepy now,

But that was perfect,

Because sleep is where the real magic could happen.

As Starlight drifted deeper into this magical place,

They began to sense a presence nearby.

The mist was starting to shimmer more brightly,

And the gentle warmth filled the air.

Could it be?

Was the primordial dragon finally about to appear?

Look,

Here comes the primordial dragon.

It's big and colourful,

With shiny scales that glitter like stars in the night sky.

This dragon is very old,

Even older than time itself.

It knows all about love,

And how everything in the universe is connected.

As the dragon approaches,

It smiles at you with warm,

Gentle eyes,

And softly says,

Hello little friend,

I'm here to share a special secret with you,

The secret to my magic.

The primordial dragon leans down,

And gives you a soft nudge with its nose.

Instantly,

You feel a warm glow spreading inside you,

Like a big hug from a dear friend.

This warmth wraps around you like a cosy blanket,

Filled with love,

Making you feel snug and secure.

With a twinkle in its eye,

The dragon whispers,

The secret to my magic.

Love is what the world is really made of.

It connects us,

And makes everything beautiful.

When you carry love in your heart,

You can create magic wherever you go.

As the dragon spreads its magnificent wings,

They wrap around you like a gentle cocoon,

Making you feel safe and protected.

As it wraps its wings around you,

The dragon whispers softly,

Let's take a deep breath in,

And let it out slowly.

Your eyes might be feeling very heavy right now,

Ready to stay closed for the night.

The dragon continues to speak,

Reminding you,

You are loved,

You are safe,

You are magic.

Now let your body and your mind just rest.

Feel the warmth of the primordial dragon surrounding you,

As you get ready to drift off to sleep.

As you enjoy this magical moment with your primordial dragon,

Feel yourself becoming heavier,

And cozier.

The dragon continues to whisper gently,

It's now time to rest little one.

Let this gentle mist wrap around you,

Like a warm hug,

As you sleep all through the night.

Now let your eyes gently close,

As you settle in for a long night of sweet dreams,

Filled with the magic of love,

From the primordial dragon.

And when morning comes,

You'll wake refreshed,

Full of love,

And full of magic.

And remember,

You are loved.

You are safe.

And you are magic.

Sweet dreams.