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5 min readWelcome to get sleepy. Where we listen, we relax, and we get sleepy. My name's Thomas. Thank you so much for being here. Joining us in this calming space for a good night's rest. This evening we're continuing our star tour's adventures. Written by Kayla and read by me. Tonight we'll be traveling to South Korea to visit an ancient astronomy tower. From there, we'll continue our journey on a spaceship and discover the story of the Big Dipper, also known as the Plough So my friends, let's prepare for an out of this world adventure by first bringing our full attention to the heroin Our minds have a tendency to wander off in all directions, to throw up thoughts that into fear and to look ahead or backwards. But that's okay. Don't get frustrated if your version of presence isn't quite on the level of those who've dedicated years of practice to meditation or finding that mental ability to be in the here and now. My dad has meditated first thing every morning and last thing before bed every day for a number of decades. His dedication is so admirable. But I know that he would say, even after all these years of practice, not every meditation brings one hundred percent presence and fulfillment. So she line your bed gradually distancing yourself from the thoughts of the day. Breathing steadily and softly. Pay as much attention as your mind allows to this very moment. Enjoy the relaxing sen
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What you'll learn
- 1 (05:04) **Arrival at Kyongju and the Cheomseongdae Observatory** - The listener arrives at the Star Tours space station in South Korea, near the 7th-century Cheomseongdae ("star-gazing tower") observatory.
- 2 (08:20) **Queen Seondeok's Legacy and Boarding the Ship** - The space station is named after Queen Seondeok, who encouraged arts and sciences, and the listener boards a small, intimate flight.
- 3 (14:10) **Liftoff and Introduction to the Big Dipper** - The ship lifts off gently, and Minjun announces tonight's destination: the Big Dipper (also known as the Plough).
- 4 (16:44) **The Ancient Korean Connection to the Stars** - The story may have originated during the Silla Kingdom, but Korean astronomical observations go back to the Stone Age.
- 5 (19:59) **The Folk Tale Begins: A Family in the Mountains** - Colors on the ship's windows form images of a mother and her seven sons living a simple, happy life in the Korean mountains.
- 6 (23:28) **The Mother's Mysterious Nighttime Departures** - One winter night, the oldest son hears his mother sneak out of the house and return hours later with her dress wet and muddy.
- 7 (26:05) **The Son Follows His Mother to the River** - The son watches his mother cross the freezing river and visit the local potter's house, where she is greeted with a hug.
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Show Notes
Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Kayla Kurin ✍️
Sound effects: countryside at night, crickets 🌾🌌
Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we’ll be travelling to South Korea to visit an ancient astronomy tower. From there, we’ll continue our journey on a spaceship and discover the story of the Big Dipper, also known as the Plough. 😴
Includes mentions of: Outer Space, Space Travel, Mythology, Myths & Legends, Family, Parents, Siblings.
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