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This is Lauren and this is what we refer to as a quiet talk.

This is a talk to be listened to at times when you may wish to relax, slow down or perhaps to fall asleep.

Before you listen to this quiet talk, you may wish to wear loose clothing and possibly climb into bed or sit on a comfy chair. It's your choice. Now let's start with the well-known

mantra. Sit down or lie down comfortably and we will begin.

As you settle in for your night,

I invite you to join me in this quiet reflection.

Outside it is quite windy.

The wind is literally whistling.

I would take you outside to listen, but it will be very loud.

So if you can't hear it, I'd like you to imagine the wind in the hills in the trees we are living

in a house which when we moved here was called on top of the mountain and we truly are on top of the mountain.

In some ways we feel like we are on top of the world.

In many ways, it is a truly beautiful place and we are lucky to be here.

At the same time in life, as you know, so well,

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