Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories
An Evening at the Luxury High Rise (World Sleep Day Bonus)
Fri, 14 Mar 2025
Narrator: Arif Hodzic 🇺🇸 Writer: Alicia Steffann ✍️ Sound effects: city hum 🌃 Includes mentions of: Food, Beverages, Heights. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, in celebration of World Sleep Day 2025, we bring you a bonus episode in which you'll follow an evening in the life of a city-dweller who lives far above the urban fray in a sleek high-rise condominium. 😴 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slumber Studios Spotify profile. Support Us Get Sleepy’s Premium Feed: getsleepy.com/support/ Get Sleepy Merchandise: getsleepy.com/store Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-sleepy/id1487513861 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episodes! Website: getsleepy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/getsleepypod/ Instagram: instagram.com/getsleepypod/ Twitter: twitter.com/getsleepypod Our Apps Redeem exclusive unlimited access to Premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Get Sleepy and Slumber Studios team: Deep Sleep Sounds: deepsleepsounds.com/getsleepy/ Slumber: slumber.fm/getsleepy/ FAQs Have a query for us or need help with something? You might find your answer here:Get Sleepy FAQs About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditations with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads). An exclusive Thursday night bonus episode. Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free). Extra-long episodes. Exclusive sleep meditation episodes. Discounts on merchandise. We’ll love you forever. Get your 7-day free trial: getsleepy.com/support. Thank you so much for listening! Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! getsleepy.com/contact-us/. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Check out our podcasts, apps, and more at slumberstudios.com. That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ 😴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapter 1: What is the purpose of World Sleep Day?
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Chapter 2: How can meditation help with anxiety?
Hey everyone, I've been hearing from many of you lately about how stressed and anxious you're feeling. Perhaps it's all the political energy out there, or maybe the heaviness of managing all the daily tasks that are on your plate. Whatever it is, I want you to know that you're not alone. and I have the perfect podcast to recommend to you that will help you manage stress and anxiety.
It's called Meditation for Anxiety and it provides daily meditations that can help you dissolve all those worries and find deep peace. A recent favorite of mine is called Relieve Nighttime Anxiety and I've found it really helpful. So follow Meditation for Anxiety on your favorite podcast player, so you can have these incredible meditations on hand anytime you need them. Hey, it's Tom.
Chapter 3: What new show is introduced in this episode?
I'm excited to share with you the newest show from Slumber Studios. It's called Sleepy History, and it's exactly what it sounds like. Intriguing stories, people, mysteries, and events from history, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. Explore the legend of El Dorado See what life was like for the Roman gladiators, uncover the myths and mysteries of Stonehenge.
You'll find interesting but relaxing episodes like these on Sleepy History, and the same great production quality you've come to know and love from Get Sleepy. So check it out, and perhaps you'll have another new way to get a good night's rest. Just search Sleepy History in your preferred podcast player. Welcome to Get Sleepy, where we listen, we relax, and we get sleepy.
My name is Thomas, and it's so lovely to have your company for this special bonus episode on World Sleep Day. Of course, everything we do revolves around helping all of you, our cherished listeners, to make sure you have a truly comforting place to come and rest each night, and that your sleep itself is as healthy as can be.
That's why we always begin by taking some time to relax and transition into the night before our story gets going. For many of us, one of the trickiest things in the modern world is separating the busy thinking and activity of the waking day from the opportunity of quiet, restful solitude come bedtime.
That's why I'm so proud to be a part of this show, and so grateful that we are able to play our part in contributing towards better sleep for anyone who enjoys listening along. So, let's help you get some more good rest tonight. There are all kinds of ways to envision luxury, be it at a country estate, on an exclusive beach, or perhaps at a lofty ski chalet.
This evening, you're going to enjoy the life of a city dweller who lives far above the urban fray in a sleek high-rise condominium. Thank you to Alicia Stefan for writing this one, and to Arif, whose voice will be guiding you through our story. Before we begin, let's take a moment to get settled. Lie back in a comfortable position, and try to let go of the chatter in your mind.
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Chapter 4: What is the setting of the story?
Leftover fragments of the day may come and go, and it's okay to notice them, but try to detach from them without lingering for too long. Tell yourself that you have no responsibilities right now. This is the time to rest. In fact, it's your only important job for the night. Whatever those drifting thoughts might be, they can wait until tomorrow. For now, turn your attention to your breathing.
Inhaling deeply through your nose, then letting it out even more slowly through your mouth. Repeat that cycle again, noticing how the stress leaves your body. And when you're ready, return to your natural breathing rhythm. Now you are ready to enjoy your luxury high-rise experience. This is where our story begins.
You have returned to your condominium in the city after a busy day. As you enter the revolving door, it seals behind you, the noise of the street vanishing instantly. You always love this split second while you are neither outside nor in the lobby. It's like you are between worlds. You are unreachable.
Then the cool and soothing air of the foyer opens up as you step out of your compartment in the moving door. All the hubbub and the traffic sounds you have been hearing seconds before on the sidewalk are now inaudible. The doorman nods at you with a welcoming smile as your shoes tap lightly across the marble tiles. It is so quiet that your steps seem like the only sound.
It helps you to center yourself in a way. The coming evening will be about you as you unwind in your retreat from the city. Your steps across the lobby are a crossing into your favorite time of day. You continue to the elevators. Then, you push the button for the 15th floor and watch the panel that shows the progress of the elevator.
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Chapter 5: How does the city dweller transition home?
You are surrounded by perfect silence as you follow the lights above your head. They illuminate one after the other as the lift slowly moves downward. There is a quiet chime as the elevator nears the lobby. The entire world feels suspended for a moment as you wait for the doors to slide open. You hold your breath lightly in anticipation, Then, with a light shushing sound, they part.
You step inside the elevator, which is so quiet it feels like a soundproof booth. The doors slide closed again with a shh. After just a moment's pause, the elevator levitates gently, pulling you with it. This is a meditative process for you. The ride in the elevator is always best when you get to do it alone.
You have a sense that, with each floor you pass, you are more and more separate from the outside world. The thrum of that street-level activity pulls away as you rise into the sky. You feel happy the whole time the elevator is traveling upward, knowing your retreat awaits. The lift comes to a smooth stop at the 15th floor. The doors begin to slide open,
They say again, and you step out into a richly carpeted hallway. In contrast to the lobby, as you walk toward your door, you can no longer hear your own footsteps. Even though your door looks just like all the others, you know exactly which one it is. When you get there, you slide your key into the lock and turn it with a satisfying click. Then you pause ever so briefly.
You love that moment because it's the sound that tells you that you are back in your own private space. As you enter your apartment, The loveliest sunlight of the late afternoon is streaming through your floor-to-ceiling windows. The golden hour is in full effect.
You look around the space with a feeling of deep satisfaction, knowing that every piece of furniture and every book or special item here was chosen by you. There is a comforting glow resting on the clean lines of the contemporary furniture and the glass table in your living room.
A pair of crystal vases on your nearby kitchen counter catch the burnt orange rays, sending little prisms onto the wall. They are tiny, happy rainbows that lift your mood further. You put down your bag and slip your shoes off. It's like another step in retiring from the day. Then you walk across your espresso-colored hardwood floors. Their satiny texture feels good under your socks.
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Chapter 6: What is the atmosphere inside the luxury high-rise?
You step intentionally, stretching out your toes and the arch of your foot as you go, and connecting with the wood beneath your feet. As you cross into your bedroom, you appreciate the warm feeling that fills your living area. Although it is uncluttered, it is designed for comfort. with soothing colors and welcoming seating arrangements.
You appreciate seeing your hideaway in the gentlest light of the afternoon. On the other side of your window, the skyscrapers radiate the lazy touch of the day's end. But the best is yet to come. Once you are in your room, you've reached the inner sanctum of your home. Your favorite pair of casual shoes is waiting for you.
Enjoying another floor-to-ceiling view, you sit on a padded bench near your bed. Exhaling deeply, you pause, then slip the shoes onto your feet. They are unbelievably comfortable. You gaze out the window for a moment. The peace of your bedroom is enticing, but you will come back to settle in later.
Right now, you want to enjoy a refreshing drink and catch the last of the daylight on the roof deck of your building. Returning to the living area, you open a large stainless steel fridge. You feel the weight of the door as it swings gently outward, illuminating like magic. Inside, you find a perfectly organized supply of your usual beverages waiting for you in tidy rows.
You feel the brisk chill from inside the refrigerator as you reach for one. Then the warmth of the sunny room envelops you as you close the door again. Holding the chosen drink in your hand, you slip your key into your pocket. It hangs there with a comforting weight. You exit your apartment, locking the door securely behind you and hearing the click again.
Then, with a sense of happy anticipation, you return to the elevators and press the button firmly. This time, you will go all the way to the top. Moments later, the doors of the elevator glide open to an extraordinary sight. You are now high up on the roof of your building. But this is not an ordinary roof. Rather, it is one of your home's greatest secrets.
Above the building, there is a hidden oasis. To each side, There are rows of comfortable chaise lounges facing outward for the best possible view of the city skyline. For those residents who wish to stay out of the sun, canopies are cleverly arranged over many of the chairs to provide shade.
Small trees and colorful planter boxes are generously spread throughout, creating the feeling that this is a green space, hovering high above the ground. In fact, you always feel that this place is like a garden in the sky. And what an elegant garden it is. Small fountains bubble amongst the lush plantings, creating a tranquil soundtrack.
Each part of the rooftop deck is thoughtfully designed for relaxation. As luck would have it, at the moment, you happen to be the only person here. You walk down a row of chairs, delighting in the fact that you can choose any one you like. As you slowly consider and then pass each one, you observe how luxurious they are.
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Chapter 7: What experiences await on the rooftop deck?
You think about how they must be on their roof decks, wondering about you. Smiling at the thought, you turn and look at the mirrored surfaces of the skyscrapers right next door. At this high altitude, the glass on those buildings reflect the changing color of the sky. As you watch, a few wispy clouds float by. They look as if they are inside the walls of the skyscrapers closest to you.
Those floating images are deeply relaxing, You take a very deep breath and exhale in an audible sigh. All the tension of your day flows away from you and from this place. Settling in even more, you close your eyes and feel the soft breeze, which plays gently on your upturned face. Reveling in the light warmth from the setting sun, you lean your head back.
Now, if your eyes were open, you would look straight up into the sky. The sun is very low. You can just feel it somehow. you know that the stars may begin to appear soon. Slowly, you open your eyes and shield them from the sunset with your hand. As you watch, an airplane slowly comes into view. It must be extremely high in the air, It moves ever so slowly from your perspective.
A white vapor trail extends behind it. The very slow progress of the aircraft mesmerizes you as it travels gradually across your field of vision. You find you are thinking about the people who are on the plane and wondering if they are reading books and watching movies. Perhaps they are enjoying some coffee or talking with fellow travelers.
There's something liberating about being suspended above the planet like that, away from the world You think how wonderful it is that these strangers in the air have nowhere they have to be right now except on that journey. Meanwhile, they are passing above millions of other people on the ground who are heading home after a busy day. Two worlds separated by many miles of air existing in tandem.
You smile, thinking how the city underneath the plane is slowing down right now at the day's end to match the air travelers far above. However, you feel a kinship with the air travelers here on the roof deck Like the people flying over, you want to stop moving. You want to be in the moment. It's a very comforting idea.
Then, as soundlessly as it entered your vision, the plane exits your world again. As if you are waking from a dream, you take the final sips of your cold drink. Gently sitting up in your chair, you extend your arms and stretch luxuriantly. You yawn just a tiny bit. breeze has become a little cooler, and you see that the sun is almost done slipping below the horizon.
The night lights of the city will soon be visible from your window, inside your apartment. That's an enticing idea, and it prompts you to transition from your place on the chair to a comfortable spot back inside, downstairs. As you are strolling back to the elevator, a man appears on the roof deck and greets you quietly with a smile. He walks over to a nearby fire pit and starts it up.
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Chapter 8: How does the evening end for the city dweller?
It will be a comfort to those who come to take the evening air. They will arrive soon, and perhaps they will see airplanes too, drifting like dots of light across the darkness. You step into the lift and, as the doors slide silently closed, you see the flames dancing warmly in the fire pit under the deepening twilight.
Returning to your welcoming apartment, you close the door securely behind you, pausing momentarily to savor the decisive sound of the latch. Then you slip off your shoes and once again enjoy the feeling of your socks on the smooth floor. As you walk into the kitchen, you flip on a switch, casting a welcoming glow over the granite countertops.
Then, you turn on another switch nearby, and a gas fireplace illuminates the living room. The hearth creates a cheerful, cozy atmosphere that always makes you feel like you're in the lap of luxury. It's one of your favorite features of the room, always surrounding you with comfort at the end of a long day.
Picking up your smartphone, you activate the sound system and choose the perfect evening music. In seconds, your favorite playlist is emanating from cleverly hidden speakers, softly permeating the room. Your dinner is something light you prepared earlier. You don't have long to wait. It is ready in just minutes. You carefully place it on a large white plate
arranging your food artfully, as if you were a chef. You pour yourself another refreshing drink. Then you take your plate and your beverage and sit in a comfortable armchair with the view of the windows. You set them both on a coffee table in front of you, As you sink into the embrace of the chair, the lights of your neighborhood begin to appear. There are squares of brightness in offices.
There are street lights. There are lines of car headlights in white and in red. There are colorful signs and billboards. As you take slow bites of your dinner, you appreciate the transformation of the view. Through the darkness, the glittering personality of the city materializes. As daytime departs, nighttime happily takes over.
All of this beauty shines outside your window, but you only hear silence inside. The downtown landscape is yours to enjoy, from this front row seat in the living room. You lean over to the coffee table, where you once again put your plate down and pick up a sleek magazine that's just arrived. Then you take a sip of your drink and settle into an even more comfortable position in your chair.
Turning the heavy, glossy pages, you enjoy reading some short articles with artistic photos. Seeing the lovely images and hearing these entertaining stories relaxes your mind. There is something tactile about the magazine that is always a relief after using screens out in the world.
The last stresses of the day fade into the background as you are surrounded by music, peacefully turning from one article to the next. You take your time going through the magazine, reading even the smallest captions and pouring over the lovely photos. Now and then, you look up and gaze out the window again at the beautiful cityscape.
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