Catnap (Encore)
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What is Moonbird and how does it help with sleep?
I was a full-time yoga teacher for over 20 years, and I know the power of intentional breathing. It's why our two deep breaths have been part of our bedtime routine since Episode 1. And that's why I want to introduce you to Moonbird. Moonbird is a handheld breathing device designed to comfortably fit in the palm of your hand. When you shake it, it will start inflating and deflating. So in your hand, it will feel like you're holding a little bird that is breathing in and out. The only thing you need to do is breathe along with it. When Moonbird inflates, you breathe in. When Moonbird deflates, you breathe out. Simple, intuitive, and takes all the effort and thinking out of your breathing exercises. It's the perfect companion to your bedtime ritual.
Or use it when you're meditating, when you're stuck in traffic, anytime you need an assist in feeling calm and focused. Listen, I know how to breathe to feel better, but still I use Moonbird because when my mind is racing or wandering, I need a little guidance and it makes my deep breathing more effective. So when you wake in the middle of the night, don't reach for your phone, unless it's to restart your bedtime story. That's fine. Reach for Moonbird. Visit moonbird.life slash nothingmuchhappens to save 20%. We've got it linked in our show notes. Welcome to Bedtime Stories for Everyone. in which nothing much happens. You feel good, and then you fall asleep. I'm Catherine Nicolai. I write and read all the stories you hear on Nothing Much Happens. Audio engineering is by Bob Wittersheim. We are bringing you an encore episode tonight, meaning that this story originally aired at some point in the past. It could have been recorded with different equipment in a different location. And since I'm a person... and not a computer.
I sometimes sound just slightly different, but the stories are always soothing and family-friendly, and our wishes for you are always deep rest and sweet dreams. Especially at night, your mind can spin and spiral with thoughts. And you need a way to lift the needle off the record, to find some stillness and peace. And that's what this story is for.
Who is the story about in this episode?
I'll read it twice, and I'll go a little slower the second time through. Just follow along with the sound of my voice and the simple shape of the tale. And before you know it, you'll be waking up tomorrow. feeling rested and refreshed. Our story tonight is called Cat Nap. And it's a story about Marmalade the cat and Crumb the dog as they find ways to play through the winter. It's also about the spark of something sweet that begins to grow between friends. a pup cup enjoyed on a heated patio, and a suitcase ready to be packed. Now, switch off your light, set down anything you've been looking at, snuggle down into your sheets, and pull your comforter up over your shoulder. You are safe. There's nothing you need to remember or stay on top of. You can let everything go.
How do Marmalade and Crumb spend their winter days?
Take a slow, deep breath in through the nose and out through the mouth. Again, bring it in. Out with sound. Good. Cat nap. Marmalade was dozing in her spot by the window. She'd been too small to climb up to it that first winter when I found her, a tiny orange kitten out in the snow. But the following autumn, The first day the boiler had kicked on and the radiators began to circulate warmth, she'd discovered it. A broad, flat shelf built over the radiator and right beside a big picture window. She could lay her soft belly against the wood and feel the heat rising up. as she looked out at the birds and the branches. Pure kitty heaven. Plus, and I think this was a big plus, Crum couldn't reach her there. Crum, my little brown dog with a snaggletooth and a lion's mane of delightfully disheveled fur, adored marmalade. He brought her his toys and waited for her at dinnertime, shifting excitedly from paw to paw as her plate was set down beside his.
While Marmee frequently pretended not to notice any of this, I saw that they snuggled together under the blanket at night, and that she cleaned his face and ears each day. We were a little family, the three of us, and I loved our life. Crumb and I took walks most days, though lately the icy sidewalks had made them less fun.
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