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This book is a collection of mindful stories about "Claire" as she experiences her life as a maiden, mother and crone. Before these stories were compiled into this book, they were published as recordings on
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Glenda's full collection of Claire bedtime stories now have
over 500K listens on all apps.
You can hear these stories on Insight Timer: just click on the titles below.
the Insight Timer Meditation App.
Glenda's full collection of Claire bedtime stories now have
over 500K listens on all apps.
You can hear these stories on Insight Timer: just click on the titles below.
Claire and the SageWoman
Claire and the SageWoman is a story about mentorship, transformation and synchronicity. A 14- year old girl in Chicago and an older native American woman meet on a bus one day and their lives are forever changed because of this relationship. Quotes by Carl Jung and John Buxton.
Claire and the SageWoman is a story about mentorship, transformation and synchronicity. A 14- year old girl in Chicago and an older native American woman meet on a bus one day and their lives are forever changed because of this relationship. Quotes by Carl Jung and John Buxton.
Claire and the Sisters of Assisi
This bedtime story for adults is the next installment after the earlier tale of Claire and the SageWoman. In this story, Claire embarks on a hero's journey that eventually helps her transform feelings of loneliness and her struggle to understand the meaning of life and death. This transformation unfolds when she meets a Swedish nun in Minnesota who introduces her to the life of St. Clare of Assisi.
This bedtime story for adults is the next installment after the earlier tale of Claire and the SageWoman. In this story, Claire embarks on a hero's journey that eventually helps her transform feelings of loneliness and her struggle to understand the meaning of life and death. This transformation unfolds when she meets a Swedish nun in Minnesota who introduces her to the life of St. Clare of Assisi.
Claire's Autumn Day After the Hurricane
This bedtime story follows Claire as she experiences both the beauty and letting go that the season of Autumn symbolizes, while also coming to terms with the reality of a hurricane that transforms her town. She taps into the practice of mindfulness, reminiscing and embodiment, to reconnect with inner wisdom. This reading ends with a poem called "The Autumn Tree" that highlights the power of resilience as we age and the importance of deepening our spiritual roots. As with all of these bedtime stories, the intention is to soothe you into a deep and restful sleep.
This bedtime story follows Claire as she experiences both the beauty and letting go that the season of Autumn symbolizes, while also coming to terms with the reality of a hurricane that transforms her town. She taps into the practice of mindfulness, reminiscing and embodiment, to reconnect with inner wisdom. This reading ends with a poem called "The Autumn Tree" that highlights the power of resilience as we age and the importance of deepening our spiritual roots. As with all of these bedtime stories, the intention is to soothe you into a deep and restful sleep.
Claire's Winter Day and the Good Shepherdess
In this bedtime story we journey with Claire as she reflects on memories of winter and a Christmas Eve with 82 year old Hanna, the sheep farmer. As Claire reminisces, it becomes evident that the theme for setting her New Year's intention centers on deepening her connection with the wise beings who have "gone before." Quotes in this story are sourced from the Bible, Rumi, Albert Camus and an inspiring poem about ancestors by Gloria Burgess.
In this bedtime story we journey with Claire as she reflects on memories of winter and a Christmas Eve with 82 year old Hanna, the sheep farmer. As Claire reminisces, it becomes evident that the theme for setting her New Year's intention centers on deepening her connection with the wise beings who have "gone before." Quotes in this story are sourced from the Bible, Rumi, Albert Camus and an inspiring poem about ancestors by Gloria Burgess.
Claire's Grandmother Love
In this bedtime story, we explore the depth of love between a grandmother and granddaughter, that fosters the compassionate and creative spirit. Claire spends a weekend away at her grandmother's house, away from the rigidity of everyday responsibilities, where she can be immersed into a magical, loving journey that includes, toys, tea parties, dolls, nature, songs, laughter and more. This choice to be fully present with ourselves, nurturing connection and creativity is the best healing gift we can offer to the places within us that feel vulnerable, abandoned and lost.
It is this journey of integrating the inner child and the inner wise one that brings deep healing.
In this bedtime story, we explore the depth of love between a grandmother and granddaughter, that fosters the compassionate and creative spirit. Claire spends a weekend away at her grandmother's house, away from the rigidity of everyday responsibilities, where she can be immersed into a magical, loving journey that includes, toys, tea parties, dolls, nature, songs, laughter and more. This choice to be fully present with ourselves, nurturing connection and creativity is the best healing gift we can offer to the places within us that feel vulnerable, abandoned and lost.
It is this journey of integrating the inner child and the inner wise one that brings deep healing.
Claire's Spring Inspiration with Georgia O'Keeffe and the Waltz of the Flowers
we celebrate spring and the process of rebirth. Claire explores the power of nature (especially flowers), music and creativity with reflections on Georgia O'Keeffe and Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers". She also reflects on the reality of climate change, quoting from "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson; referencing the importance of nurturing our environment. Additional quotes come from Anais Nin, and Song of Solomon.
we celebrate spring and the process of rebirth. Claire explores the power of nature (especially flowers), music and creativity with reflections on Georgia O'Keeffe and Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers". She also reflects on the reality of climate change, quoting from "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson; referencing the importance of nurturing our environment. Additional quotes come from Anais Nin, and Song of Solomon.