Nonfiction Stories & Meditations

An adapted excerpt from my new book, Awaken Your Myth, published by Chronicle Books — a story about a bus ride, a legendary aunt, a bartender in a cowboy hat, and the hero's journey that changed everything. If you've ever felt a quiet sense that there's something more, this one is for you.

A dreamy story about a girl named Mishka who discovers that the things we believe are wrong with us are often the very gifts we were born to share.

In this whimsical bedtime story, Taylor and her three curious cats spend a dreamy day exploring a magical island filled with sandcastles, mango groves, and glowing night gardens.

Experience a poetic journey that weaves ancient Taoist wisdom with evocative nature-inspired storytelling, guiding you toward deep, restorative sleep.

A sleepy tale about an old woman who takes a quiet walk to the creek at the end of winter, witnessing the slow thaw and reflecting on the nature of change.

Two beautiful, sleepy letters from the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca to his friend Lucilius.

The sleepy history of a small New England town that was home to a great Wampanoag king, and possibly, a band of Norsemen.

Two beautiful, sleepy letters from the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca to his friend Lucilius.

A sleepy essay on the phenomenon of superdreams by request for a supporter who loves a good nonfiction bedtime story.

Drift off with the opening chapter of this sleepy 1901 guide to beachcombing.

From Thoreau's Walden, a story about life in the country and the importance of solitude.

Sleepy musings on summer & nature by Walt Whitman in an extended episode recorded outside on a summer evening.

A beautiful story from Thoreau's Walden that was an inspiration for my life in the mountains.

Frederick Douglass’s classic essay, My Escape From Slavery