Swimming With Dolphins | Bedtime Story To Relax And Dream

You arrive at a tropical cove at sunset and walk along the rocky shore. A pod of dolphins appears and invite you to swim along with them. You dive into the soothing, warm waters. Beneath a velvety blue blanket of stars, you play with the dolphins and swim to the deep ocean. They guide you to a secret island, where your name is written in seashells on the sand. You settle on the beach beside a bonfire and fall asleep in a hammock tied to palm trees. It's time to dream away.

Transcript

Fall asleep fast with this calm bedtime story for adults.

You are listening to Swimming with Dolphins.

You know what you need most as you tend to yourself in your bedtime routine.

So trust yourself infinitely.

It's time to dream away.

I would like to welcome you to Michelle's Sanctuary.

I am Michelle and as you listen think of my voice as that of a trusted friend.

I am here to remind you that you are a magical being with an imagination that can take you to healing dreamy places.

Empower yourself to use this creative gift before sleep to set the mood before you drift across the bridge to your sleeping and dreaming life.

Feel safe,

Feel cherished,

Feel the weight of the world slip away as you find comfort in the sanctuary of your mind,

Your body,

And your room.

She may drift to sleep and let go of my voice at any point if tiredness takes hold.

This time is more important than any point of this day to claim just for you.

Treat it like a mental vacation and your protected moment for tranquility and peace.

You earned it and you deserve to savor every second.

Sink into your pillows and your bed.

Open your mouth and let out a sigh.

On this sigh exhale all the words that clutter your mind in unnecessary thoughts.

Imagine them floating away on the stream of air so they may take flight on an infinite sky and leave you in peace.

Have you ever watched an animal at peace or while sleeping?

They breathe with ease.

They sigh when relaxed and they never get judged or chastised for sighing and yawning.

They are able to live fully in their bodies in tune with their needs.

During this brief guided meditation I encourage you to do the same.

Yawn and sigh all you like.

Empty out your lungs and for this first breath sip in the air through your nostrils as you visualize a baby animal fast asleep.

Any animal that comes to mind and conjures feelings of softness.

Fill your belly and lungs with this air until you can sip in no more.

Open your mouth in a yawn and imagine this baby animal is doing the same.

You sigh along together as you exhale and relax.

With your next inhalation you make room for even more oxygen to fill your abdomen and lungs.

And as you inhale this time you visualize an animal that is a parental figure nurturing its young.

You inhale together at the end of a long day safe in a habitat beneath a starry night sky.

You nurture yourself offering yourself the protection and care that this animal offers its young.

You open your mouth in a yawn and sigh.

You feel secure,

Loved,

And safe.

In this last conscious breath think of an animal that you would most like to be.

The first animal that comes to mind if there are a few.

Embody the traits of this animal that you admire as you inhale deeply sending oxygen to every cell in your body with a message that you are okay.

Open your mouth into a yawn and sigh.

Let go,

Surrender,

And prepare for this night made for animal lovers.

Anatole France expressed,

Until one has loved an animal part of one's soul remains unawakened.

Humans may seem to reign in the animal kingdom but have you ever considered that this is an animals world that we are just living in?

There is so much to learn from our fellow friends and inhabitants on this generous planet.

They can teach us to trust our instincts and connect with intuition.

They do not judge or offer criticism.

They live in the moment,

Perceptive of things we may often overlook.

They take time for play and they value rest.

The diverse array of animals that share the earth have habits we may aspire to.

They surrender to the natural rhythms of night and day in ways that help them thrive.

They feel love,

Loyalty,

And gratitude in ways we could learn from.

For them it is instinctual and directs them as steadfastly as the moon guides the ocean tides.

With a spirit of appreciation for animal life and with an open imagination,

Learn from these beloved beings as you listen and they reflect the hope,

Love,

And resilience that is part of you as well.

The happiness of the bee and the dolphin is to exist.

For man it is to know that and to wonder at it.

Jacques-Évès Cousteau.

The dolphins wait for you,

Sometimes at sea and sometimes in your dreams.

But you know their jubilant energy carries through the waves and sea air like a mystical beckoning for you to come and experience the joy of being alive with them.

A part of you yearns for this and grows from a small tug at your heart into a blanket of hope that you too may be as carefree and harmonious as a pod of dolphins.

They help you to remember the child within,

The imaginative soul that existed long before the world conditioned you into behaving in a certain way.

The dolphins offer a haven far away from the modern noise of society,

Far away from the expectations of others and even yourself.

They exist in a place where you long to be.

A place of pure expression where every heartbeat has meaning and every smile forms without effort.

There is beauty in being,

In doing as little as possible,

In experiencing life when the mind is quieted and you have permission from yourself to simply be.

And in the dolphin's cove that journey begins.

You walk along the shoulder of a winding road that swirls around swaying seagrass like an amber ribbon.

Your bare feet connect with a sandy path,

Grounding you.

The sun is lowering and the dreamy sky is like a watercolor painting with broad strokes of magenta and orange and banana yellow.

Wispy clouds weave between the brilliant colors like angel hair.

You feel strong in this moment of solitude,

Completely in tune with your surroundings.

You follow the sandy road along a lush tropical forest that blankets rolling cliffs overlooking the sea.

A warm breeze carries an alluring fragrance of honeysuckle and salty sea air.

You pause when you come to a narrow hidden path that leads towards the sea.

The air kisses your skin,

Tepid and carrying the residual warmth from a hot and humid day.

Everything about this moment is delicious,

Luxurious and simple.

As you descend your feet imprint on the soft earth and leave a trace that you were here.

Your clothing is light and free and the gentle breeze takes hold of the sheer and silky fabric.

You open your heart towards the sky and extend your arms to feel the wind like a bird in flight.

The clothing billows and as each foot rises above the path,

You feel as if you are floating down the cliff rather than just walking.

Well this is your first time in this landscape.

Something about the experience feels so familiar and so right.

With confidence you feel that you were meant to be in this beautiful landscape all along.

The crashing waves against the shoreline start out as a gentle hush that crescendos into a persistent crash of turquoise water slapping against shimmering black rocks the closer you get.

You continue down and around the winding path and duck beneath the tangled vines of Fuchsia bougainvillea that shower down upon the path.

Lavender,

Periwinkle and pearly white wildflowers add pops of color to the rich greens and earth tones that dominate the trail.

You walk beneath the shadows of palm trees and emerge from the path into a stream of brilliant golden orange light from the setting sun.

The late daylight cloaks your face and body in a blanket of shimmering warmth.

You shield your eyes from the setting sun and make out the perimeter of a cove.

Tiny seashells crunch beneath your shoes as you walk towards the silvery black rocks that line the cove.

Aquamarine waves lap against their jagged edges and spill over onto the sandy plateau where you stand.

The fiery orange orb of the sun slips towards the horizon,

Showering the sparkling waves in rays of molten lava light.

You sit on the edge of a rock and dangle your bare legs above the sea.

You remove your shoes and set them on the shore and then release your bare feet into the air above the sea.

An incoming wave gently flows over them and the warm salt water provides a massage.

You close your eyes and inhale the salty air and appreciate everything that has led to bringing you to this place and time.

Each moment was worth its contribution to this perfect moment of peace and beauty.

And as the sun disappears for the day,

The last rays of golden orange light wrap around you like a warm blanket.

The heat stays within your muscles and skin even as twilight sets in.

The sensation soothes you and offers promise and hope for the morning to come where you may once again bask in the sun's warmth.

And though the air cools,

It remains balmy and silky against your skin.

And as if they were cued by twilight,

A pod of dolphins enters the cove as the sky turns into a gradient of velvety blues and purples.

The enthusiastic mammals breach the waves in flashes of shimmering silver.

And the fading light of twilight reflects off their backs in a glorious display.

Somehow you intuitively know that they have come to meet you,

To be your guides on an evening adventure.

You connect telepathically to their energy.

In a way you heard that civilizations were able to do thousands of years ago.

You're awash with feelings of trust and deep peace.

The dolphins approach the shore and make eye contact with you as they speak in a chorus of playful chirps.

Their voices are musical and their song is inviting.

You remove a few layers of clothing until you are dressed in just your swimwear and slowly climb down the rocky ledge.

You stand on a narrow peninsula of ebony rocks covered in lacy white foam left from the incoming tide.

The dolphins form a circle at the end of the rock formation and eagerly wait for you to join them.

You raise your arms towards the sky and dive into the heart of their formation.

Your body glides beneath the warm gentle waves.

Immersed in the ocean you feel yourself coming alive with a tingling sensation that covers you from head to toe.

Goosebumps form from this pleasurable moment and from the anticipation of an adventure you will experience for the first time.

You swim to the surface and water flows down the crown of your head and the back of your neck as a soft breeze meets your face.

You lie back and float and look up towards the sky as you acclimate yourself with the sea.

The dolphins swim around you.

Their song and spirits fill the cove with tender loving energy.

They playfully nuzzle your floating body and you run your hands over their slick rubbery backs as you become acquainted with one another.

Stars light up the blue-black sky and the bright opal light of a crescent moon shines on the water surface.

As you float in the sea the pod of dolphins protectively surrounds you as if you are a member of their family.

Your heart rises towards the moon with each deep inhalation radiating warmth and openness.

In this moment you feel connected to the tide,

To the moon,

To the touch of magic that is in the air.

You feel a sense of belonging that conjures memories of times in your life that you have felt this way before.

They play out on the starry sky that becomes a movie screen showcasing clips of your most comforting moments that come in flashes.

A warm wave of appreciation flows within you as the warm waves of the sea flow over your body and you are sandwiched delightfully between the two.

Your physical,

Spiritual,

And emotional beings are all at peace and in harmony with one another and the environment that welcomes you.

Your eyes meet the kind eyes of a dolphin nearest you.

You feel a spark within that opens up a childlike glee and gratitude for the bountiful beauty and kindness that is on this planet.

It overwhelms any shadows or darkness.

It is pure and intoxicating and the more you focus on the good the more you experience it.

Memory capsules burst within your mind taking you back to the first time you encountered the most miraculous wonders on this planet.

Your face softens into a smile and you taste the salt water on your lips.

Instinctively you begin to swim along with the dolphins as you follow them further out to the deeper sapphire waves.

You follow and float along delighted by this newfound agility that helps you keep up with the pod with little effort.

The twinkling stars reflect on the water and in this dreamy experience there are moments you feel that you are alternating between swimming through the silky waters of the sea and the shades of blue in the velvety night sky.

The dolphins jump out of the water in tall perfect arcs.

Against the backdrop of the celestial stars it's quite easy to imagine them swimming through the sky as well.

You feel safe with the dolphins and know that nothing can harm you in their presence.

They care for you as one of their own,

Guiding you to deeper waters far away from the demands on land.

And you occasionally dip under the dark waves following the metallic stream of the dolphins at play.

When one of the dolphins urges you with her snout,

Together you breach the surface as she encourages you to mount her back and ride the tide.

And so you do,

Gently hugging your arms around this weak body.

Together you ride the waves as the salt water spray lands on your lips and face.

You look to the stars and the dark waters ahead that meet the horizon and feel the greatness and expansiveness of this beautiful universe you inhabit.

And it makes all your concerns and problems so very small.

As you tap into and connect with this greatness beyond the ego,

You send a special hope into the night to all the other dreaming souls that have yet to witness this beauty.

In this hope you wish the world as a whole could experience peace and stillness because beauty like this is always available when you seek it and open yourself to connecting with nature.

You inhale deeply and hold your breath as the dolphin takes you deep beneath the white caps of the waves.

You feel the warm waters become cooler the deeper and deeper you go.

And just as you are in need of a fresh breath of air,

Your dolphin intuitively takes you to the surface where your lungs deeply inhale a fresh breath of the salty air.

Amid the glittering water in the distance is a dark mass of land illuminated by flickering orange light.

The dolphins lead you towards this mass and you realize it is a private island.

As you get closer to the shore you disembark from your dolphin guide and give her a loving hug.

You look into her glittering eyes as you exchange a mutual understanding.

The other dolphins playfully swim around you before breaking away in a single line.

They swim back into the depths of the ocean beneath the moonlight.

Their job is done for the night.

They took you to an island of serenity where you deserve to be.

You aid towards the sandy shore and notice a sea turtle that rests below the moonlight.

The turtle is sleepy and languid and serves as a welcome to the island.

You come out of the water and your toes dig into the soft and warm wet sand.

You continue towards the marmalade flames of a roaring fire that you first noticed out at sea.

Seashells and pebbles spell out your name in the powdery sand.

Their coral and slate blue hues are illuminated in the amber glow of firelight.

You do not question this dreamy escape for you are simply overwhelmed with gratitude for the respite you needed.

A warm flush robe is folded in a basket that also contains tropical fruit.

You change into the robe and tie the belt around your waist.

You then enjoy your most favorite tropical fruits and the salt on your lips is replaced by the hydrating sweet tangy juices that cause your mouth to water.

You savor this moment in time.

Your mind silenced and your body focused on all things that bring pleasure.

The soft breeze,

The sweet smells of coconut,

Pineapple,

And mango that permeate the salty air,

The gentle rustle of palm fronds,

And the rhythmic crash of waves on the sand.

Two palm trees tower behind the fire acting as poles for a hammock that blows in the gentle night breeze.

You feel so tired from your swim,

So content but with an intense sleepiness that seeps into the depths of your bones.

Your body is heavy and you bring yourself to the hammock and collapse in its cocoon.

The fire keeps you warm and you feel cozy as you rock back and forth and back and forth.

Your tempo matches the rhythm of the hypnotic waves spilling over the beach before retreating back to their origins.

Once again you feel as if you are drifting through the night sky and its blanket of glittery silver stars.

Safe and content,

You close your eyes and relax deep into the hammock.

And while there is a hut just beyond the beach where you could retire for the night,

You prefer to stay outside.

The simple bed is a pocket of peace that rocks you towards a night of healing sleep.

The warm sea air conjures thoughts of the beautiful morning to come when the dolphins will return after sunrise to guide you back home.

But for now,

Sleep takes hold in a simple moment and you drift as you rock,

Going deeper and deeper down.

You feel so very tired and at ease.

All tension is gone and your muscles are like soft candle wax.

You become aware of your lungs as they gracefully expand as you inhale and exhale.

They carry the relaxed feeling that comes after a workout and after swimming at sea.

And as you drift,

Falling to sleep,

You trust that your subconscious mind is keenly aware of the healing that is taking place as you connect with the four elements of sea,

Air,

Earth,

And fire.

You are on track to having beautiful dreams and waking up refreshed and excited about your life and all the hope that the dolphins stirred deep within you.

Salty air is known for its healing powers.

Do you experience this healing right now?

So grateful for this magical place on your own island surrounded by tropical fauna and immersed in the stillness of the night.

This is your time to go deeper and deeper to the place where the most uninhibited and open-minded version of yourself may be found.

The dolphins as your spirit animals help you connect to this place within you.

A place where you are able to look inside of yourself and find beauty,

Joy,

And the whimsy of a child.

You breathe gently as though you are already deeply asleep,

Fully relaxed and content and fulfilled.

And as you float between consciousness and sleep,

You can still feel the dolphin beneath you,

Your arms embraced around her in a hug.

The trust she inspired inside of you is the same as the trust you feel when you surrender to your dreams.

And she may let go and fall asleep,

Finding peace,

Finding love,

Finding solace,

Finding sleep.

It's time to dream away.

Good night.

Reviews

As all of Michelles racks .Another superb masterpiece for insomnia .Thank you Michelle you are amazing .❤️🙏

I wrote a review yesterday, and each time during the night, I was asked to give a review?! I checked, and it was not there. Where did it go after the submit button?
Anyway, thank you Michelle, over and over again for all your wonderful stories, and this one is no exception. I have not heard the content yet, as each time, I fall asleep rather quickly, and isn’t that what it is supposed to do? Yet the idea of playing around with dolphins during the night is awesome. Yesterday night, I even had a stretch of 5 hours. I can not remember the last time that happened. Yay! Thank you, thank you, thank you🙏🏻😴🙏🏻🌟🙏🏻😴🙏🏻

I loved it! Thanks Michelle!

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love your stories Michelle… !! … so happy when I see you made a new one … ❣️❣️ …