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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 20 MIN

Leaves on a Stream | Guided Meditation

from The Rest Effect Podcast · host Holly Allen

What if you didn't have to fight your thoughts?In this gentle guided meditation, you'll be invited to sit beside a peaceful stream and watch each thought, worry, memory or feeling drift past on a floating leaf.Rather than trying to clear your mind or force thoughts away, this practice encourages a different approach—one of curiosity, acceptance and letting go. As each leaf moves effortlessly downstream, you'll learn to create a little more space between yourself and the constant chatter of the mind.Perfect for times when you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in overthinking, or simply craving a moment of calm, this meditation offers a powerful reminder that thoughts are something we experience, not something we have to become.Allow yourself to settle in, slow down and simply observe as the stream carries each leaf gently away.The Rest Effect is a retreat for your ears, offering meditations, sleep stories and mindful moments to help you reduce stress, improve sleep and create more space for rest in your everyday life.

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What if you didn't have to fight your thoughts? In this gentle guided meditation, you'll be invited to sit beside a peaceful stream and watch each thought, worry, memory or feeling drift past on a floating leaf. Rather than trying to clear your mind or force thoughts away, this practice encourages a different approach—one of curiosity, acceptance and letting go. As each leaf moves effortlessly downstream, you'll learn to create a little more space between yourself and the constant chatter of ...

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