Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep Mudlarking on the River, Part 1 (Encore)
Mar 12, 2026
A gentle spring morning walk along sandy riverbanks turns into a quiet treasure hunt. Stops at a cozy bakery, warm little kindnesses, and watching Canada geese set the scene. Putting on Wellington boots and gloves leads to mudlarking and the soft thrill of unearthed finds. The story feels like a calming ritual of discovery and self-kindness.
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Morning Bakery Ritual Before Mudlarking
- Kathryn Nicolai stops at her longtime village bakery on a sunny spring morning before heading to the river.
- She orders her usual: coffee and cranberry pecan bread toasted with freshly ground warm peanut butter, served in a paper sack with a smiley face.
Gentle Response To Unnecessary Anxiousness
- Kathryn Nicolai notes rehearsing orders and anxious thoughts are common and harmless nervous habits.
- She treats her mind gently, labeling it a miscommunication upstairs and uses breath and observing surroundings to regain calm.
Anchor Anxiety With Simple Sensory Details
- Use sensory details in the present moment to anchor attention and ease anxiety.
- Kathryn focuses on sunlight warming her toes and the bakery smells to stay in her body and let nervous thoughts pass.
