Sleepy Bedtime Blessings

Hello Beautiful Friends-I'm taking a few days off to enjoy this beautiful Spring weather, so please enjoy this replay from May, 2022, episode #47 that includes a fascinating tour of the Kellogg's factory from 1916. With Love, LaurelTonight the angels bring forth a lovely chakra clearing for you as you drift off to sleep. Then Laurel peruses a marketing booklet written in 1916 about Kellogg's manufacturing process. It's boring enough to help you sleep and interesting enough to keep you company. The story begins at 16:13You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

Enjoy this replay of one of our listener favorites, episode 63 where I share entries from my angel journey with you. In this episode the angels bring forth soothing comforting energies for you. Then I my journal from the early days of my journey. Lots  of divine love in this episode for you!The story begins at  23:14You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

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 In episode #127 of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings, Laurel and the angels welcome you with sweet soothing energies to guide you into a peaceful slumber. Storytime takes you back to the pages of a TV Guide from November 1979, as Laurel brings you the second installment of taking a closer look at the week's TV programming. Get ready to flex your brain as Laurel invites you to solve some simple clues from the TV Guide crossword puzzle, adding a fun twist to your bedtime routine. Join Laurel and the angels for a relaxing and enjoyable journey towards a restful night's sleep. The story begins at 16:45.You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.     

In Episode #126 of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings, we dive into the theme of Divine Forgiveness. The angels bring forth waves of healing light to the timeline of your life. For storytime,  Laurel meanders through topics such as the bliss of staying home sick from school when she was a child,  a sweet local adventure with Wes, grocery shopping, and the pure joy of watching "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" on Netflix. Get ready to be transported to a place of peace and tranquility as the angels and Laurel help guide you towards a restful night's sleep.The story begins at 23:29.You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.     

Join Laurel and the angels as they help you open to Divine Support. The angels are bringing forth inviting waves of love and light to guide you towards a peaceful sleep. In the storytime segment, Laurel takes you on a trip down memory lane as she meanders through the pages of an old TV Guide from November 1979, reminiscing about  shows and memories from that time period. Join Laurel for a soothing and entertaining journey as she guides you towards a restful night's sleep. The story begins at 20:22.You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.    

This episode begins with waves of love and a gentle reminder that you are precious and the answer to a prayer as the angels bring forth love, light and healing for you. In the storytime segment, Laurel reminisces about some  favorite foods that have been discontinued (we're looking at you, Trader Joe's) like chopped salads, jumbo raisins, and vegetarian burgers from The Source. Join Laurel for a night of sweet memories and soothing vibes as she helps you drift off to a peaceful sleep.  The story begins at 21:05.You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.   

Hi Beautiful Friends-It's been one of those weeks with lots of quiet time interspersed with unexpected busyness. As a result I haven't had the spaciousness to record a new episode for you for our Wednesday episode. So here is the second installment of the tale of Marshall Fields & Company (episode #22). I think you'll enjoy it!With Love,LaurelLots of beautiful wisdom and light flows through tonight's episode for you. The angels bring forth the theme of "Divine Harmony" and infuse this episode with waves of love to help you up-level your "perception filter" as they call it. Then Laurel returns with more history about the Marshall  Fields & Company department store from the book Marshall Field and Company, The Life Story of a Great Concern. You'll learn about the beginnings of their bargain basement as well as their famous candy kitchen. The story begins at 26:45.You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.  

In episode #122 of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings, Laurel welcomes you to a soothing and restful sleep as the angels bring forth beautiful waves of love and light. In the storytime segment, Laurel takes you on a culinary journey as she wanders through the pages of a vintage community cookbook from the Ridge Service Guild. The Ridge Service Guild was a women's organization on the south side of Chicago that raised money for children's charities. Join Laurel as she explores the delicious recipes and rich history of this community cookbook and helps you drift off to sleep.  The story begins at  17:20You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

In episode #121 of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings, Laurel and the angels invite you to cozy up and prepare for calming energies as you receive waves of love from your angels. In the story time segment, Laurel takes you on a trip back in time by reading from the pages of Good Housekeeping from January 1908. Join her as she gives a glimpse into the early days of Pasadena, California and helps you drift off to a restful sleep.  The story begins at  20:56You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

In this episode, Laurel and the angels help you cultivate your own streams infused with Divine Hope. For story time,  Laurel shares an exciting tale from her past as a contestant on a popular game show in the late 1980s. Though she didn't take home the grand prize, she did receive a generous reward of a year's supply of artificial sweetener. Join Laurel for a night of sweet and soothing vibes as she helps listeners drift off to a peaceful sleep. The story begins at  26:09You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

In this episode Laurel and the angels help you to learn how to open more deeply to the love of your angels using your divine imagination as a gateway, and experience the soothing energies that help you drift off to sleep. Then, join Laurel as she takes a trip down memory lane with an old Weight Watchers recipe booklet from the 1970s. Get ready for a night of amusement and relaxation as you learn about the wacky (and not-so-tasty) recipes of the past.  It involves a lot of diet soda, artificial sweetener and the famous "cheese danish" recipe that will profoundly disappoint you if you have any love for real cheese danish. The story begins at  19:00You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

In this very snooze-worthy episode, the angels bring forth soothing waves of love to help you relax and drift off to sleep. Then, join Laurel as she reads from the exceptionally boring book "California for the Tourist" by Southern Pacific, the perfect choice to put you to sleep. Get ready for a peaceful night's rest as you learn about the vibe of San Francisco in 1910.The story begins at  20:05You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

Hi Dear Friends, I'm still in the quiet spaces coming into the new year. That's why I'm posting a replay of episode #21 to keep you company as you drift off to sleep. I'll be back on Sunday with a new episode for you.  With Love, LaurelReceive a beautiful infusion of light from tonight's episode. We begin with bringing in the energies of miracles and the sweet ways these can show up in your life. You'll hear Laurel's story about meeting "Mr. G." on a plane ride home and the serendipity that came with their "chance" meeting. Then, for tonight's story, Laurel opens up the Way Back Machine and you'll travel back through Chicago's history to learn about the early days of Marshall Fields & Company, a high-end department synonymous with elegance, quality and exemplary customer service. The story begins at 20:58.You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.

Welcome to the first episode of 2023. Laurel and the angels bring forth gentle wisdom to help you open to the energies of the new year.  Then we dive back into  Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery.  When we visit with Anne again, she and Diana have started The Story Club to help Diana and their other classmates develop their imagination. Then Anne has a beauty debacle when she buys hair dye from a peddler passing through town. The story begins at  17:20You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

In this episode, the angels bring forth soothing waves of love to help you relax and drift off to sleep. Then, Laurel shares memories of New Year's Eves from throughout her life, including a conversation with a boy named Wolfie that helped her decide to transfer schools and open to a new path in her life.  You never know what can happen when you sit next to someone at a party.  Get ready for a cozy night of relaxation and reflection as you ring in the new year.   The story begins at 20:17 You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.   

 In episode #114 of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings, we're bringing you a "replay" of episode #8. Join us as Laurel shares insight on why angelic energy can help with your sleep cycle and reads the second installment of Little Women. Follow the March sisters as they celebrate Christmas in the early chapters of the beloved book. Get ready for a cozy night of relaxation and holiday cheer! The story begins at  12:20You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

Drift off to sleep with peaceful and soothing love from your angels. In this episode, Laurel has a special Christmas story co-authored by ChatGPT, called "Emily's Angel."  In this story, Emily is visited by her angel in dreamtime, who helps her connect with the miracles and light of Christmas. After the story, we share a sumptuous vegan Christmas feast menu created by ChatGPT. We hope you enjoy this episode and find it helpful as you drift off to sleep, surrounded by the loving energy of your angels and the joy of the holiday season. The story begins at 21:58 You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.   

In this episode, learn more about connecting with the love of your angels.  After that, Laurel takes you on a trip down memory lane as she shares some of her childhood memories of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. She reminisces about the traditions and customs of the holiday, including lighting the menorah and enjoying delicious latkes.Throughout the episode, Laurel's soothing voice and calming presence provide a comforting and peaceful atmosphere, making it the perfect listen for winding down before bed. If you're in need of some love and light from the angels, or just want to learn more about Hanukkah, tune in to this episode of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings. 

In episode #111 of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings, the angels surround you with their love and light to help you relax and drift off into a peaceful sleep. Laurel then shares her experiences with ChatGPT, the exciting new AI technology that she has been using. Together, Laurel and ChatGPT have co-written a beautiful story about the miraculous holiday of Hanukkah for you to enjoy. As you listen, let the love and warmth of the angels envelope you and bring you a peaceful night's rest.  The story begins at 16:12 and the Hanukkah story begins at 30:57 You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.  

The angels bring you forth waves of divine love and light to help you transition into a lovely state of rest. Then Laurel cozies up underneath the blanket fort as  she reminiscences about her lifelong love of books. Lots of love and sweetness for you in this episode. As you listen, the angels will fill you with love. The story begins at 17:56 You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.     

In this episode the angels bring forth beautiful light to help you clear your energy field and consciousness of worries and fears that you need not embody. Then Laurel flips through the pages of the Thanksgiving issue of TV Guide from 1976.  You'll stroll down memory lane together as she recalls what her 14-year old self would have been watching. Hint: Bay City Rollers, Happy Days, Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Special and more.  The story begins at 19:45 You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.    

In this episode Laurel celebrates the one year anniversary of Sleepy Bedtime Blessings with you and the angels bring forth waves of love to help bring forth the vibration of "home" to soothe and comfort you. Then Laurel shares with you the story of how the house she and her husband purchased 15 years ago became a home. The story begins at 20:15 You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.   

Join Laurel as the angels bring forth waves of love to help you drift off to sleep. Plus you'll hear about the power of simple self-nurturing bedtime rituals.  Then Laurel will share with you snippets from a 1905 magazine, Country Life in America.  You'll hear about a summer spent on a houseboat as well as glimpses of properties for sale. It is a slow wandering through the past. The story begins at 19:13 You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday.  

In this episode, Laurel shares with you some easy ways to call in angelic support. Then wander together down memory lane as Laurel recalls childhood winters in Chicago, the magic of snow days, the craziness of sledding down Mount Trashmore,  Bunny Hill clumsiness and more. The story begins at  16:45You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

Tonight the angels bring you waves of gratitude and love to help you drift off into a good night's sleep. Then Laurel wanders through memories of a lifetime of Thanksgivings, shares a tiny bit of research about the origins of the Pumpkin Spice craze, peruses through the Trader Joe's Fall Fearless Flyer featuring many of their pumpkin spice products and shares her favorite stuffing recipe with you. Lots of Thanksgiving goodness for you in this episode. The story begins at  15:27You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

Cozy on up as you receive beautiful waves of love from your beautiful team of angels who love you so! Then Laurel takes you for a companionable wander through her weekend's activities. Nothing big or fancy, just an ordinary few days.  Their big excursion for the weekend involved prowling through local antique stores searching for community cookbooks for Laurel's collection. The story begins at  19:08You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page

In this episode Laurel and the angels help you contemplate the experience of navigating stillness and Laurel shares with you her "Flying Nun" method of co-creation. Then Laurel reads to you from John Muir's The Mountains of California, this time from the chapters about glaciers, snow and the unusual phenomenon of "snow banners." The story begins at  21:00You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page