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The Turtle Beneath the Sea — Jātaka MindVibes, Track 4 🐢🌊

A lullaby for overworked nervous systems. Ocean-soft swells, low flute and a gentle hum invite you to sink, not fight—the turtle way. Use it for pre-sleep rituals, post-overwhelm resets, or whenever your brain insists 2 a.m. is ideal for life planning.

Not for driving or heavy machinery. This one wins bedtime.

How to use (pick one)
	•	Breathwork for sleep: 4-7-8 — inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8 (optional soft hum on the out-breath).
	•	PMR (progressive muscle relaxation): Toes → calves → thighs → belly → chest → hands → arms → shoulders → face. Clench 3 seconds, release.
	•	Grounded “float”: Place one hand on belly, one on chest; feel the hands rise and fall like waves.

Best moments

Pre-sleep • After a hard day • Post-panic come-down • Sunday scaries • When your thoughts are tap-dancing in steel-toed boots.

60-second micro-script

Lights dim. Phone exiled.
Inhale 1-2-3-4… hold 1-2-3-4-5-6-7… exhale 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 (hum if you like).
Unclench jaw. Tongue rests.
Toes curl/release… calves… thighs… belly soft.
Whisper: “Nothing to fix. Just float.”
One more long exhale. Let sleep find you.

Story thread

A timid turtle teaches the village: safety isn’t always running—sometimes it’s sinking into still water until the storm passes. Rest as strategy, not surrender.

Credits

Created by MindVibes • Writing/guide: Jon Carroll • Jātaka-inspired concept • For relaxation and reflection; not medical advice.

Tags

#MindVibes #Jātaka #Sleep #PMR #Breathwork #AnxietyRelief #InsomniaHelp #Mindfulness #CBT #Ambient #MentalHealthNurse

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Kura-Kura Ing Sangisoring Segara (The Turtle Beneath The Sea)

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