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The Warm Shelter of the Night

The Warm Shelter of the Night

Written by: Jacob Hawthorne
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Here, in my cabin in the Canadian wilderness, the fire is lit and the night is still. Together we will explore a curated collection of stories designed to be a sanctuary for the stressed and the sleepless. Stories that wander through the documented truths of historical events, the gentle wisdom of timeless fables, and fictional tales crafted for the quiet hours. Every episode is a high-fidelity "gentle landing." Grounded in the atmosphere of the North, it aims to help you let go of the day and find your way back to stillness. Step inside, and let the world go quiet. I'm Jacob HawthorneJacob Hawthorne Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • The Hearth: A Reassuring Sleep Story & Soothing Meditational Narrative for Anxiety Relief and Calm
    Jan 26 2026

    Settle in by the warmth of the fire for a meditational, narrative experience designed to help you drift off into a deep, restful sleep. Tonight’s narrative story is a reassurance that you are safe, the world is quiet, and everything is going to be okay.In this second episode of The Warm Shelter of the Night, we sit together in the refuge of the cabin and soak in the stillness of the evening. Life can feel loud, but here, the only sounds are the crackle of the wood and the steady rhythm of a calm heart. Let the narrative guide you away from the day’s worries and into a space of total reassurance.If this story brings you peace, please consider following the show for more weekly narrative experiences. May your sleep be deep and your dreams be kind.Jacob#SleepStory #Meditation #Hearth #NarrativeExperience #Relaxation #MentalHealth #AnxietyRelief

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    17 mins
  • Sleep Story for Adults: Beacons of Light - The Sambro Island Lighthouse (Maritime Ambience & Waves)
    Jan 16 2026

    In this premiere episode, a maritime sleep story for adults. Relax with high-fidelity maritime waves and calming visuals...we travel to the rugged coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. Exploring the history and the solitude of the Sambro Island Lighthouse—the oldest surviving lighthouse in North America. Through high-fidelity soundscapes and a slow, rhythmic narrative, find your way back to stillness. Wrap yourself in The Warm Shelter of the Night.


    I hope you enjoy.


    Jacob Hawthorne


    About this Sanctuary: This episode is a high-fidelity sleep story about maritime history designed to help the stressed and sleepless find stillness and calm. Journey through the coastal soundscapes of Nova Scotia and explore the history of Canada's oldest lighthouse.

    Focus: Calm, Relaxing Audio, Canadian History, Deep Sleep, Stillness.


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    16 mins
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