Let's make 2021 all about focusing on what we dream of, what we most desire, and all that we are capable of. A little bit at a time-- starting with self-care and nights of soothing, dream-filled sleep. After the best sleep, I am always able to take on the hardest challenges in life. And I hope the same for all of you as well. I love this community-- and am so proud to be part of a special place in the world where we all seek to find peace and enjoy the magical powers of the imagination. If you wish to support this channel, www.venmo.com/michellehotaling.
This channel is my life! I listen to you every night! Thank you so much for continuing to put out these meditations and stories! They have saved my life!
@@amaliagrassi6870 I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD and Chronic Pain. These medications have kept me from having full blown panic attacks and relaxed me enough to help my pain. Michelle is not only a brilliant writer but her voice is like heaven!
@@Bunzilla22 She helps me come through what sometimes feels like insurmountable challenges, physical and mental. I empathise and wish you the very best. What a stunning place on the internet to have found. A means to escape into other worlds, far far away from our own hurdles and challenges. A magical place where we are released. Much love. 💙🙏
I think so many of my stories, especially in the last year come from that place of yearning! But what a great time to just get cozy and remember the best of things to be enjoyed in this life and on this planet. Sweet dreams! 💜
I'm so glad to read this Liza-- I started this channel hoping I could alleviate anxiety and stress and depression for at least one person. I know how invaluable feeling at peace and sleeping well can be. Sweet dreams! 💜
Michelle, this is beautiful! I need to listen again to get all of the last part, but the visualizations are stunning. Thank you again for all that you do❤️
Wow...What a lovely story Michelle. Like the sandcastle in your story, you too have many stories to tell.I hope in the future I will be enjoying books written by you😚
I don't know if this is what you intended, Michelle, but to me this story seems like a very artful way of telling us that the current worldwide crisis, with our lives, cities, and businesses in a kind of twilight, is just a season. And there are always constants in the background we can lean on, and we can still find beauty in these times. Maybe I'm off base, but that's the feeling I got from this. Another beautiful creation as always, Michelle. Thank you for all you do!
Yes-- this was very much an intention. And may we enjoy it as much as we can, even if it is not the prettiest or most comfortable. There are extractions we may make, especially in the solitude this season is bring us. 💜
Happy new year, Lindsay! So far, it has been pretty cozy and nice for me as well. Hope you enjoy this one-- sweetest of dreams! And yes, get rid of all that is bogging you down in 2021! 💜
Michelle you are amazing! This story as well as all of your other stories have been so helpful and calming. Your stories have literally changed my life!!!! Instead of thinking about unsettling times in my life, I choose one of your stories and they easily guide me to sleep. Another amazing story! Thank you so much 💓
Michelle, you have outdone yourself with this one. Seriously I was kind of anxious last night when I laid down and by the end of this story I was half asleep and completely content.love your stories. The only thing that kind of throws me off is the word beverage being used so much in all of the stories. But that's small and honestly I look forward to listening to all your stories.. This one had reminded me of the snowy mountain retreat
Yes Michelle, what would we do without the power of imagination? Everything can only be the “here and now,” but we constantly think of what could have been, or our hopes for the years ahead. Are we ever content with our past decisions? Not me, I’d go back and change so much. But you’re here Michelle to add comfort and solace to so many people with your magical stories. The power of imagination takes us to where ever we want to go.
I would probably be scaling the walls at this point without my imagination! I do love to ride that wave and create what I can... it seems the more we access, the more the opportunities for more imaginative things take place. It's quite limitless, indeed.
Racheal Clark no weird at all! I think we should be excited for bed every night- sleep gives us that vacation we deserve from life every night! Happy 2021! 💜
Wow what an amazing meditation story omg i always turn to your story's i use to listen to the honest guys omg i will stay with you michelle you're meditation are amazing
Oh, this sounds incredible ✨ Makes me think of your Snowy Island meditation, which I absolutely adore 🌊❄️ Happy New Year, Michelle! Thanks for everything you do ♥️
Happy new year! I hope you enjoy this one, Emma! Snowy Island is one of my favourite places, just as this story was inspired by as well-- a sleep seaside town during a snowstorm conjures my coziest of memories. Sweet dreams! 💜
Liz Marie keep taking care of yourself and wishing for the best for you and your little one! 💜 I’ve been teaching my niece good sleep habits and mindfulness already. She’s two and will tell me when she’s done her yoga for the day
Hi Michelle thank you so much. Can you please do a story under the northern lights in an igloo. That would be a great scene. Your wonderful voice is soothing
I don't know how I missed this videos so many times. I was thinking it was a completely different story.. I was thinking it was the one with the old castle where there was ball room from long ago and as you enter the it from a long walk.. there is a lady that takes ur coat and a cat is toe and heal .. I absolutely love this it is my new go to favorite.
Yes a new story! I can't wait to listen to it. Thank you for all that you do, it really helps me. Happy new year and hopefully it will be a good one for you. 💜
I'm so looking forward to this. I'm very impatient. Happy New Year Michelle. Thank you for your meditations which are fast becoming an essential oxygen for me. I have a request Michelle. Would you ever consider making a much longer one? Even if after your voice fades out the atmospherics stay in? I would love one of your meditations to last me throughout a part of my sleep as I wake up when it goes silent. Perhaps even 4 hours if not more! That would be wild! Thank you for all you do. Your vids are a game changer! 💙🙏💙☃️
@@MichellesSanctuary Omg!!! Can I???? Oh god!! I had no clue! I shall be doing that!!!! What an eye-opener! How did I not know this!!! 😳😳😳 (Oh, but hang on a minute. You may get an ad inbetween the end of one video and the start of the next?) 🤔. I shall give it a go tomorrow morning when I'm trying to get back to sleep. Thank u!
Hey Michelle, I have a new video idea (let's see if this is another intuitive prediction of something already in the making hehe). It'd be cool if you did a video to help people get ready to wind down in the evening and get ready for bed. It could include things like reminding people all the reasons why it's beneficial and divine to turn off their minds, rest and venture into dreamland, etc. As well as affirmations that they did a job well done for the day and sleep is a part of each day's success, and they deserve sleep. Maybe an invitation to settle in with any other relaxing activities the listener enjoys such as reading a peaceful book with a cup of tea, or simple stretches. As it progresses, it could have invitations to take care of bedtime activities (wash up and feel fresh, change into comfy pjs, cozify the sleeping space, etc) and even one last look at the night sky, no matter what the weather. Basically, it would be to help people find pleasure in the idea of bedtime as it approaches. A lot of people who have anxiety around sleeping or insomnia are already triggered before they climb into bed. And they put off sleep or dread it, and this painful transition into the next day often carries on throughout each day. Sometimes a meditation for when you're already in bed isn't enough. ...I may be writing this comment as part of my bedtime procrastination haha, but it's also the perfect time to share an inspired idea. 🙂 Anybody else feeling this kind of meditation?
Oh wow, I left this comment as I was preparing to listen to this video after I got in bed...I did not listen to the part where you did affirm the deservingness of sleep and a feel-good routine! It's nice that it was addressed. Dedicating a whole video to it would still be great though.
I think it's something I want to look into do, even having a video that's just a preparation for bed. Mix some breathing, yoga, stretching, prep, etc. It's a really solid idea. Lately, I keep procrastinating the things I need to be doing to get to sleep.
Have you checked out my puppy story? I will be adding more pups in future stories to come. My dog and cat have sandwiched me into the bed for the past year and it keeps me so calm as well!
@@vintagecowgirl9893 Thank you so much. I do normally have it on autoplay and that doesn't even always work. I found a tutorial to find how to 'loop' them but you get ads turning up so it isn't ideal. I've tried anyway. Thank you once again for your response.
Let's make 2021 all about focusing on what we dream of, what we most desire, and all that we are capable of. A little bit at a time-- starting with self-care and nights of soothing, dream-filled sleep. After the best sleep, I am always able to take on the hardest challenges in life. And I hope the same for all of you as well. I love this community-- and am so proud to be part of a special place in the world where we all seek to find peace and enjoy the magical powers of the imagination. If you wish to support this channel, www.venmo.com/michellehotaling.
💙🙏 Most love to all.
My 20 month old loves these, he falls asleep in no time ❤
I have anxiety, depression and PTSD, these stories really do help me to relax before sleep so thank you very much, from the UK! X
Adam Kendell You and I suffer the very same things. I'm praying for you. God bless you 🙏💕
I'm so happy to help in any way-- keep healing and taking care of yourself in this new year! 💜
@@MichellesSanctuary 💕💕💕💕
Michelle I love this one.
This channel is my life! I listen to you every night! Thank you so much for continuing to put out these meditations and stories! They have saved my life!
I feel the same way. They mean so much to me.
@@amaliagrassi6870 I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD and Chronic Pain. These medications have kept me from having full blown panic attacks and relaxed me enough to help my pain. Michelle is not only a brilliant writer but her voice is like heaven!
@@Bunzilla22 She helps me come through what sometimes feels like insurmountable challenges, physical and mental. I empathise and wish you the very best. What a stunning place on the internet to have found. A means to escape into other worlds, far far away from our own hurdles and challenges. A magical place where we are released. Much love. 💙🙏
@@amaliagrassi6870 I wish the same for you! 💖🙏🏻
You made me smile-- that you! Wishing you a wonderful 2021-- with sleep, and great dreams, and manifesting the life you want! 💜
Thank you very much. I truly am grateful for your bedtime stories 🥰
It's a pleasure-- I'm grateful you found them! Sweet dreams!💜
I love your stories 💜💜
Nice i just saw the merch. Your stories have been a great help for my insomnia the past few months.
Buying a tshirt is the least I could do
Such a beautiful voice, its hypnotising in itself
So grateful for these vids
Thank you-- hope you continue to enjoy my stories! Sweet dreams!
Made me tear up yearning for better times. Beautiful.. ❤
I think so many of my stories, especially in the last year come from that place of yearning! But what a great time to just get cozy and remember the best of things to be enjoyed in this life and on this planet. Sweet dreams! 💜
Thank you again for such wonderfully healing and soothing content. May God bless you and keep you well.
Same to you, James! And keep taking care of yourself! 💜
I listen to these stories everynight made such a difference with my anxiety and depression
I'm so glad to read this Liza-- I started this channel hoping I could alleviate anxiety and stress and depression for at least one person. I know how invaluable feeling at peace and sleeping well can be. Sweet dreams! 💜
I can't wait for this one your videos are always so relaxing! I am going to have a really stressful day but I think this video will help a LOT!
Michelle, this is beautiful! I need to listen again to get all of the last part, but the visualizations are stunning. Thank you again for all that you do❤️
It's inspired by some of my favourite coastal towns in winter. They seem to just ooze charm-- glad you enjoyed the visualizations! 💜
I felt like I was with a true friend. This was a beautiful story,
Thank you, Laraine-- always my goal when I write. And to bring everyone to sweet, healing sleep. 💜
Wow...What a lovely story Michelle. Like the sandcastle in your story, you too have many stories to tell.I hope in the future I will be enjoying books written by you😚
Thank you, Brooke! Truly, one day, I hope to write many a novel. Happy 2021!
MAGICAL 💖💖💖
Something to look forward to tonight, thank you
I don't know if this is what you intended, Michelle, but to me this story seems like a very artful way of telling us that the current worldwide crisis, with our lives, cities, and businesses in a kind of twilight, is just a season. And there are always constants in the background we can lean on, and we can still find beauty in these times. Maybe I'm off base, but that's the feeling I got from this. Another beautiful creation as always, Michelle. Thank you for all you do!
Yes-- this was very much an intention. And may we enjoy it as much as we can, even if it is not the prettiest or most comfortable. There are extractions we may make, especially in the solitude this season is bring us. 💜
I can’t wait!
This year has already been 1000 times better.
I had a great day and a huge weight lifted today. Happy New Year Michelle! 🎆🥂
Happy new year, Lindsay! So far, it has been pretty cozy and nice for me as well. Hope you enjoy this one-- sweetest of dreams! And yes, get rid of all that is bogging you down in 2021! 💜
Love the sea sound effect so calming 💕
I'm glad you like it-- the sea always soothes me! Wishing you sweet dreams to come 💜
Michelle you are amazing! This story as well as all of your other stories have been so helpful and calming. Your stories have literally changed my life!!!! Instead of thinking about unsettling times in my life, I choose one of your stories and they easily guide me to sleep. Another amazing story! Thank you so much 💓
Thank you so much, Kendra--- your comments always give me peace and a smile! 💜
Michelle, you have outdone yourself with this one. Seriously I was kind of anxious last night when I laid down and by the end of this story I was half asleep and completely content.love your stories. The only thing that kind of throws me off is the word beverage being used so much in all of the stories. But that's small and honestly I look forward to listening to all your stories.. This one had reminded me of the snowy mountain retreat
That's so interesting-- is it the way I say beverage or just the term in general? Hope you continue to find peace and sleep with my stories!
Happy New Year Michelle. Peace, happiness and health to you and your family. Keep up your good work.🙂
To you, as well, Sarah! I hope you enjoy this one and have a magical, dream-filled 2021! 💜
Thank you honey, can't sleep without your stories and soothing voice. Greetings from the Netherlands
So soothing, thank you.
Yes Michelle, what would we do without the power of imagination? Everything can only be the “here and now,” but we constantly think of what could have been, or our hopes for the years ahead. Are we ever content with our past decisions? Not me, I’d go back and change so much.
But you’re here Michelle to add comfort and solace to so many people with your magical stories. The power of imagination takes us to where ever we want to go.
I would probably be scaling the walls at this point without my imagination! I do love to ride that wave and create what I can... it seems the more we access, the more the opportunities for more imaginative things take place. It's quite limitless, indeed.
Thank you for everything you do I’m
Grateful for your videosn
Thank you-- I really appreciate you writing this. Happy 2021! 💜
Excellent video!
Thanks for sharing.
I learned a lot 😀
Why, how lovely. 💜
How weird is it that I am SO EXCITED for bed on Sundays? New stories by my favorite story teller!! Happ new year Michelle!
Racheal Clark no weird at all! I think we should be excited for bed every night- sleep gives us that vacation we deserve from life every night! Happy 2021! 💜
Thanks 👍👍
My pleasure. 💜
Wow what an amazing meditation story omg i always turn to your story's i use to listen to the honest guys omg i will stay with you michelle you're meditation are amazing
That is such a lovely thing to say-- the Honest Guys have always been very supportive. Wishing you the best to come in this new year, Sharlene!
Oh yes, so looking forward to this one, Happy New year Michelle sweetie, love ya 💖💖💖💖
Same to you! I hope you enjoy and have a healthy, happy 2021, Lynda! 💜
Oh, this sounds incredible ✨
Makes me think of your Snowy Island meditation, which I absolutely adore 🌊❄️
Happy New Year, Michelle!
Thanks for everything you do ♥️
Emma, Snowy Island is my favorite! I'm sure this will be amazing as well. Can't wait!
Happy new year! I hope you enjoy this one, Emma! Snowy Island is one of my favourite places, just as this story was inspired by as well-- a sleep seaside town during a snowstorm conjures my coziest of memories. Sweet dreams! 💜
you are all i listen to, so helpful and relaxing during my pregnancy thank you so much !!!!
Liz Marie keep taking care of yourself and wishing for the best for you and your little one! 💜 I’ve been teaching my niece good sleep habits and mindfulness already. She’s two and will tell me when she’s done her yoga for the day
Thankyou..can't wait ...from northern Ireland ☘🌈🌻
Hope you enjoy it! Happy 2021! 💜
You the best Michelle!🤗✌❤
You're so kind. That's for being here!
Michelle my dogs absolutely love your meditation too, your voice calms them so much godbless xxx
That is the best compliment-- as my dog is now snoring by my side!
Hi Michelle thank you so much. Can you please do a story under the northern lights in an igloo. That would be a great scene. Your wonderful voice is soothing
I have an older version of this but I would absolutely love to revisit it! Thank you, Deanna! 💜
Yay! A new story. I love your channel 🤩 Happy New Year!
Happy new year! I hope you enjoy this one-- get cozy and take care of yourself! May you have a wonderful start to 2021! 💜
I don't know how I missed this videos so many times. I was thinking it was a completely different story.. I was thinking it was the one with the old castle where there was ball room from long ago and as you enter the it from a long walk.. there is a lady that takes ur coat and a cat is toe and heal .. I absolutely love this it is my new go to favorite.
I'm glad you found this one and enjoy it! It's really special to me. I think you are thinking of the Mystical Castle in Scotland.
I think, this time I fell asleep even before you had finished the first sentence! :-))
You must have been exhausted! Or I am really getting good at this. 😄
both....:-)
Thankyou missile
Oh this will so make my day 😊
Yes a new story! I can't wait to listen to it. Thank you for all that you do, it really helps me. Happy new year and hopefully it will be a good one for you. 💜
Thank you, Helen--- wishing the best for all of us and I hope you enjoyed this one!
@@MichellesSanctuary I loved it! I missed the end but I'll listen to it again tonight. Thank you for all your content. 💜
I'm so looking forward to this. I'm very impatient. Happy New Year Michelle. Thank you for your meditations which are fast becoming an essential oxygen for me. I have a request Michelle. Would you ever consider making a much longer one? Even if after your voice fades out the atmospherics stay in? I would love one of your meditations to last me throughout a part of my sleep as I wake up when it goes silent. Perhaps even 4 hours if not more! That would be wild! Thank you for all you do. Your vids are a game changer! 💙🙏💙☃️
Great idea-- you know, you can also loop a video so it plays continuously as well! Wishing you a happy 2021! 💜
@@MichellesSanctuary Omg!!! Can I???? Oh god!! I had no clue! I shall be doing that!!!! What an eye-opener! How did I not know this!!! 😳😳😳 (Oh, but hang on a minute. You may get an ad inbetween the end of one video and the start of the next?) 🤔. I shall give it a go tomorrow morning when I'm trying to get back to sleep. Thank u!
i was here first
So ready for this
Hope you enjoy! Happy New Year, Katie! 💜
This helped thx
My pleasure! Sweet dreams!
Looking forward to this! I like how you are doing some live now🥰
I hope you enjoy! Happy 2021! 💜
You too!
Happy new year Michelle. Looking forward to this!
Happy new year! Wishing you the sweetest of dreams with this one! 💜
Hey Michelle, I have a new video idea (let's see if this is another intuitive prediction of something already in the making hehe).
It'd be cool if you did a video to help people get ready to wind down in the evening and get ready for bed. It could include things like reminding people all the reasons why it's beneficial and divine to turn off their minds, rest and venture into dreamland, etc. As well as affirmations that they did a job well done for the day and sleep is a part of each day's success, and they deserve sleep. Maybe an invitation to settle in with any other relaxing activities the listener enjoys such as reading a peaceful book with a cup of tea, or simple stretches.
As it progresses, it could have invitations to take care of bedtime activities (wash up and feel fresh, change into comfy pjs, cozify the sleeping space, etc) and even one last look at the night sky, no matter what the weather.
Basically, it would be to help people find pleasure in the idea of bedtime as it approaches. A lot of people who have anxiety around sleeping or insomnia are already triggered before they climb into bed. And they put off sleep or dread it, and this painful transition into the next day often carries on throughout each day. Sometimes a meditation for when you're already in bed isn't enough.
...I may be writing this comment as part of my bedtime procrastination haha, but it's also the perfect time to share an inspired idea. 🙂
Anybody else feeling this kind of meditation?
Oh wow, I left this comment as I was preparing to listen to this video after I got in bed...I did not listen to the part where you did affirm the deservingness of sleep and a feel-good routine! It's nice that it was addressed. Dedicating a whole video to it would still be great though.
I think it's something I want to look into do, even having a video that's just a preparation for bed. Mix some breathing, yoga, stretching, prep, etc. It's a really solid idea. Lately, I keep procrastinating the things I need to be doing to get to sleep.
Awesome!
Finding respite in the night isn't always a given. I hope you find your bedtime rhythm again.
WHY ISN'T THE 3RD YET??!!? LOL
The 3rd has arrived! Sweet dreams tonight! 💜
I love you
Shadowdust72 Whisper 💜💜💜
Please do one with/about a puppy. I have panikattacks at night an my dog who sleeps in bed with me always calms me down
Have you checked out my puppy story? I will be adding more pups in future stories to come. My dog and cat have sandwiched me into the bed for the past year and it keeps me so calm as well!
Michelle said you can play her videos on loop, but I can't see how on my Samsung Galaxy phone. Does anyone know how to make them loop?
You have to change the settings on your RUclips account to autoplay.. I think if you're on michelle's channel, it should just play her videos?
@@vintagecowgirl9893 Thank you so much. I do normally have it on autoplay and that doesn't even always work. I found a tutorial to find how to 'loop' them but you get ads turning up so it isn't ideal. I've tried anyway. Thank you once again for your response.
Let me just leave this comment. I think my name is a true fit. Thank you!
Thank you for commenting, from one Michelle to another. 💜
@@MichellesSanctuary Thank you so much for your comment and content ❣
You have a beautiful name btw lol 💜