The Woman Who Does Very Little: A Cozy, Rainy Bedtime Story

Join me, as tonight we delve into the life of a kind and humble woman named Hope, living a life of peaceful solitude in her cozy log cabin, surrounded by the beauty of nature... 😴
In this sleep story, we'll explore the simple pleasures of Hope's world - the sound of rain on the roof, the warmth of a crackling fireplace, and the companionship of her beloved pets. Let the gentle narrative and the calming ambiance of Hope's world lull you into a restful slumber.
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:23 - Relaxation
00:09:25 - Sleep Story
00:49:14 - Rain Sounds
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Hope's World: A Rainy Bedtime Story - Original Story Script, Narration, Music, and Sound Design by Stephen Dalton - All rights are reserved to the Stephen Dalton Meditation & Sleep Channel (2024).

[@douglove2412]

Thank God for chemo! My wife just got a clear scan, two years after her chemo treatments. We wish you the same success. Be well! ❤️

[@christierichardson2841]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 That is wonderful news. Congratulations to her for finding the strength to fight to be here 💪.

[@deborahkent3852]

Same for me 2 yrs clear . I want to say a big thankyou for these sleep stories. When I couldn't sleep these helped me through the night. Love hope seeing beauty in the simple things ❤️ more hope please

[@RaraAvis1138]

This just made me so happy!! Thank you for sharing this joyous event. I send you and your wife love and light💜🕉️

[@niini01]

Fighting 💪🏼🙏🏼🕉️❤️

[@nl212ep]

There is HOPE. ❤

[@joanbrennan1321]

I once lived alone in a cottage in the woods for just over a year. I identified with Hope in many ways - from her serenity to her love of nature. More Hope please.

[@karensmith2204]

So blessed, how awesome

[@user-er6zk5mt6u]

Do you still live lone?

[@gamingndrawing]

Goodnight Stephen dalton and everyone else ❤❤🎉🎉😊😊

[@karolinalundqvist9179]

Good night ❤

[@gamingndrawing]

@@karolinalundqvist9179good night 😊

[@angela64355]

Night, night 😊

[@mistybarrett6406]

Sleep sweet

[@paula3406]

Good night 💤💤🌉

[@emilyp1541]

I can never actually get through this story ! All of know is it’s about a lady named Hope, then I fall sleep. Stephen you’re awesome, keep These kinds of stories coming ! Sweet dreams everyone 🥱😴💤

[@3000RAINBOW]

After years of insomnia and chronic pain I have finally nailed my sleep routine. Your stories are at the heart of it....nowadays I wake up in the morning and realise I fell asleep half way through. So I have the pleasure of relistening the following night. Thank you so much, and thanks to the loyal community of followers for their kindness, warmth and empathy. ❤

[@Chilling498]

Very calming ❤slept amazing last night ❤

[@kgoodridge1]

Your meditations are the ones I look for first. No one does the countdown like you!

[@elainecondron1848]

Ah Stephen , Hope's simple world was lovely and I know people love the sound of rain. I get plenty of it in Ireland 🤣 Sweet dreams everyone ❤

[@user-yh3js1sh1c]

I listened to this last night Stephen because I was having panic attacks, it really helped. I used your relaxation session before I started work today as well just to ground myself. Early bed for me here again tonight but using it again. You are amazing and the people who comment are so kind. Thank you all xx

[@pamyuhnke8143]

Omg me to! My nightmares and insomnia, which I’ve had since I can remember, have improved so much!

[@freedomisntfree911la]

I stumbled upon Stephen. Had a very bad accident with many surgeries back to back. Throw in a plethora of sexual childhood trauma and 2 assaults as an adult. No suffer with debilitating anxiety, panic and PTSD. Listening to this now while I’m in bed and already feeling safer and calmer. Ty Stephan for helping those that sometimes family and friends have absolutely no idea how many of us suffer. To both of you Ty for your post, it gives me hope for reducing my symptoms and hope for cessation of my forever insomnia.❤

[@douglove2412]

Yes, more Hope, please. Very calming to hear of this wonderful and wise person. She has a beautiful life as she well deserves. I envisioned Melissa the cat curled up on the couch, purring contentedly alongside her peaceful Hope. Thank you for this. You are a gifted writer and speaker, with the ways of the Sandman! Be well!

[@user-jz7yg5fx7g]

The best part of my day is getting a notification for a new sleep story! Thanks for all your hard work, Stephen!

[@user-ez5uy2xc2m]

This story around the character Hope is one of my wife’s favorites. Please continue with more stories.

[@patriciaamend3219]

I am grieving my mom on Valentines day tonight. She passed in 2007…then HOPE magically appeared in my phone. Thank you for this blessing and your wonderful stories❤

[@DorothySbornak]

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. As my mom and me as well both age I worry so much about losing her. She is my best and only friend. My best friend passed over two years ago and I am taking the loss very hard. It's such an empty feeling without her. Of course I can talk to my mom but it's not the same as having a friend. I try to cherish life and what I have but some days grief wins. God bless you and I hope you're doing well. Many prayers.

[@patriciaamend3219]

Thank you so much for sharing and your beautiful caring reply. Today is Mothers Day and especially hard, but lucky to have 3 wonderful Sisters and good friends and people like you! Please enjoy every minute with your Mom and push that worry away. Blessings for you and your Mom🌹🙏

[@cathymorreale2072]

I would enjoy hearing more sleep stories about hope. My two German shepherd dogs and I are settled in for the night and looking forward to tonight’s sleep story. Wishing everyone a wonderful night of sleep ❤

[@Beepbeep_its_treasure]

I sleep with my gsd too! ❤

[@DorothySbornak]

With those two babies I'm sure you sleep soundly. I have a pitt mix who has his own recliner. Lol but every morning he comes in for snuggles. There's nothing like the love of a dog.

[@LindaDuncan-bb6kk]

Thank you for this wonderful reminder. It's okay to be sill and thoughtful. And being alone is often very good.

[@issyness8658]

OMG!! Stephen! I am so honored you wrote a story about me!!

[@billieeliotturner78]

😂😂😂

[@christierichardson2841]

😂😂😂😂. I don't blame you. If he ever wrote a story with a girl named Christie, I would imagine the same thing. It might not be true but I'd still be happy believing it anyway. 😂😂

[@sarahzulaikha4807]

🤭🤭🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reneejones7807]

Thank you Hope, and Fred, and Melissa. I love these characters and their happy life. This is one I’ll return to over and over.

[@ginalisenby9668]

I truly identify with Hope, and look forward to more of her life

[@storytimewithnana5670]

Me too. I liked the rain and also that I didn't have to worry about the character at all.

[@loveswayright]

Yes Please. More Hope. Also bakery and and shoppes. Thank you. ❤

[@carolguessford4474]

Stephen, you truly have a God-given gift. Thank you so much for helping us get the rest and sleep that God ordained for us and that we often struggle to grasp.

[@carriesmith172]

Agreed!

[@greengoddessaimee]

Your sleep stories are amazing, but to be honest, your countdown is so, so lovely that I miss most of the actual stories 💜 Bless you for helping me to sleep after years of being awake for days at a time. Thank you doesn't seem like enough, but know that I am full of gratitude for you

[@Loren.Stellar]

Loved this story. The whole feeling of how she navigated her day was just so relaxing. She truly lives her life being fully present with each moment. Loved it! Thank you!

[@ContentDolphin-cq6lx]

Hello From Leamington Warwickshire UK Your the best ever Nite nite God Bless. To all who read this ❤❤❤❤

[@christierichardson2841]

Oh, so sweet. Thank you and may God bless you 🙏 ❤

[@caroleyre9144]

God Bless You Love from Hampshire 👍😅🥰🥰🥰

[@Mamaof276]

Greetings from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I listened to the story at my Chemotherapy visit today. It’s very enjoyable. Your voice is peaceful and calming. Hopefully , 😀you’re going to receive more listeners. 🙏

[@kitc1031]

Good Luck with your Chemo! Best wishes and prayers 🙏🙏🙏

[@lindamartin4208]

Hello, from Langley, Kentucky. I pray that you will be well soon!

[@daviddoyle8038]

I hope you will get well soon God bless and iam thinking of you Mary hello from Ireland 🙏❤️❤️

[@susanharrisdemorales3446]

Get a bit better every day, step by step by step. ❤🍀🍀🍀🍀🙏

[@bonnie1155]

Greetings from London, Ontario 🇨🇦 hi neighbour's down the road on the 401..I love these bed time stories ❤ spring in coming soon😊

[@milliehodge7929]

IM addicted to this story. I rewind it every time I wake up in the night. She lives such a simple life. Please more Hope❤

[@maryrayl]

Yes! More Hope stories! I have a little cabin in the woods in Alaska..when I visit, I get to see my dear friend that lives there year round. Hope is exactly like her..she never gets bored. It’s so serene and you captured that!! Thanks again sir!

[@WingsofTimeCrafts]

Soo very relaxing again, thank you. Yes, please do more of Hope and her furbabies.

[@paula3406]

Very relaxing 😊💤💤💤😴

[@user-kn8mi6sv9e]

Listening to the start of the story I think hope is the heart of the universe 🙏

[@thelostroad]

Of course! 🥰

[@aimeebeloved]

I am a new mother and I haven’t slept in nearly two years. Bedtime has been stressful until recently. I look forward to bedtime now that I found your channel. Thank you for everything you do! ❤

[@nl212ep]

It gets better ❤ I remember those days. Being a new mom is hard. You live your child more than anything, but it’s hard. It will get better, you will sleep again.

[@lovelunaasmr]

I'm right there with you. I have a 1.5yo who barely sleeps and it can make bedtime very stressful. 💜

[@mwilson7842]

Yes, I was sleep deprived for two years with my baby who is now 32. Nobody told me how hard it could be.

[@malindataylor1242]

I enjoyed hearing about Hope I can relate to her in many ways I would love to hear more stories of her

[@stephanienoire1892]

Tea is simple and mundane and we all love it. Just like I love your stories from simple to complex

[@carrollstolz5164]

Yes, please. Continue the Hope series. Thank you for the wonderful, effective countdown. I appreciate the consistency of cadence. Love your voice. Goodnight!🥱😴💤💤💤💤

[@jaquelinerondel4877]

Plrase have more of hope. I love stories qith gentle rain. Heavy rain and thunder stories keep me awake hoping our place not get flooded out again

[@dorimarhernandez448]

Up all night with Covid & your stories really help me rest … thank you ❤

[@mariamdream]

Hope you feel well soon ❤

[@nl212ep]

Get well soon my friend ❤

[@VGKlovingChefx81]

Another wonderful story to fall asleep to. Thank you for being so dedicated to helping others who struggle to sleep. 💜

[@juliamcclellan2831]

Sweet dreams my sleepy friends 🤗 😴 🙏🏼 Thank you our lovely story teller! ❤

[@josephinecresswell1312]

Your the best to help insomnia please continue.i lovlov love your voice and your demeanor also.

[@user-ls6oe4nq5i]

Thank you for your time and kindness 🕊❤️🙏🏼🇮🇪

[@robertgarrett3399]

Thank you sir my wife and I have been dealing with my diagnosis we got last week , and your voice is such a soul Soother thank you 🙏 and blessing all around my friend 👊 ♋️ From Gaston Oregon

[@christierichardson2841]

Praying 🙏 for you two. Healing and peace. ❤

[@christierichardson2841]

I love the thunder and rain. It reminds me of my childhood too.❤ It takes me back to my grandma's house who had an old wood house with a tin roof and a porch that wrapped half-way around it. We sat on that porch shelling peas, shucking corn, breaking beans and cracking pecan shells to extract the pecans. We really enjoyed listening to and watching it rain while doing these simple things that come with raising a huge garden. She didn't have air conditioning so a shade tree or porch when it was raining was where we kept cool. I miss those days so much 😪. My grandma also had a gas stove for cooking and a wood heater for staying warm. This is a great story . I think a lot of us would like to hear more about Hope, perhaps you can shed some light on her life through the memories of her diary. Maybe she was a great artist when she was younger. Perhaps she was married and had children or maybe even grandchildren. Thank you for this simple relaxing and relatable story. Familiar things are very comforting.

[@helloitssandratube]

I loved this story with the rainy background and would definately like to hear more about Hope and her life in the cabin. Thank you for a great nights sleep Stephen.

[@yvonneboyd2517]

To me, that's the best story you ever made. I need to do more of nothing. 😊 Thank God for you. ❤

[@nancyliawoods]

I am listening to this as I make my way to bed and I am so SO interested in this story already, I feel like I can really relate to her. I Live in a hallow of a hill surrounded by the woods and it just feels so familiar, I love it 🙏 I have a dog named Chloe, we frollock about in the yard a lot ❤ 😴 goodnight

[@paula3406]

I have a cat named Seneca 😊❤

[@nancyliawoods]

@paula3406 awe ❤️ 🐾 I have a dog "Chloe" and two cats "Kitty" and "Tink"! I have goats too... Pheobe, Peanut, Pheonix and Felix 🥰 I love four footed friends

[@juliairwin4481]

​@@paula3406 I have a kitty name Yoda. She lost her mother when she was about 4 weeks old and I bottle fed her. When she drank her milk, she looked liked Yoda. She is such a joy to keep me company.

[@veronicapawson331]

Lovely. Thank you Stephen but don’t forget to give the pets their dinner/supper. More of Hope, Fred and Melissa please x

[@terrytucker7464]

This is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!! Please do more stories with Hope. Can she have a sunflower 🌻 garden story ?

[@vickiealcorn5767]

Yes more stories from Hope ❤

[@66Ruchele]

Stephen, you are a blessing. I love this and would love to hear more from Hope. The woman's voice I have in my head is too often the voice of a very negative mother and hearing more "Hope" would be refreshing!

[@isaacgonzalez9887]

Can’t wait to relax and hear the story!! Look foward to more of the ancient stories love those!!!

[@elainecassidy9615]

I adore Hope, Fred,and Melissa.These stories never fail to make me feel delightfully relaxed. There are two of these. I would lovemore

[@katybeebe1012]

Yes please Steven. More Hope stories ! You are such a help to all of us .

[@ginalisenby9668]

Love the stories from around the world. I live through you. But I appreciate the simple lives, so much like mine. Sometimes, just being a kind, grateful person is everything

[@terrystuart7131]

Yes, please, more of Hope and her animals, i was so at peace with this story .

[@user-cy7hc9wp1x]

Yes!! More Hope! So relaxing and peaceful! Thank you for what you do! Your gift is a blessing to so many!

[@Here2vibe]

This story has become the sweetest escape from my stress lately. Comfortable and calming things, no distress or difficult or overwhelming emotions. I'd love more stories about Hope, I've heard both that are out multiple times. Thank you for this! ❤

[@MommaOhana]

I think this is my favorite story. With just the rain songs and voice, no music. Before this, the hotel of sleep beside the stormy sea was my go to because the piano music is just soft enough that it doesn’t cause my mind to listen. I’ve never been able to sleep with music on because my brain thinks it’s time to sing or dance! 😂 But rain with soft thunder is absolute perfection.

[@melgibson4735]

Your stories are changing my life one at a time. As someone who has always struggled to fall asleep, it is awesome to have found a drug free way to accomplish something others find easy. Please keep the stories coming. Thank you

[@cccddd4885]

I've probably listened to this 15 times. It's my favorite day dream

[@missmarnie3]

Hope is so comforting and peaceful. When someone we love is in pain and we feel powerless to help, or when we ourselves are in pain, the only thing that we have is hope for better days to come, hope for healing, hope for unexpected joy. I couldn't help thinking of this as I listened to your simple story. Hope is not an action or accomplishment, but it is comforting and brings peace. In the midst of a storm may hope be as steady as the soothing sound of rain on your rooftop. Thank you Stephan. I'm not sure if you can possibly know what a positive impact your stories have on countless people in this world.

[@christierichardson2841]

Whole heartedly agree ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Thank you so much. Wonderful comment 🙏🏻

[@MsBrittanyykk]

Ohh we need more from Hope 🥰 Simple and sweet. Favorite one everr. Thank you for everything you do. Sleep sweet y'all.

[@RachelFrazier-id9no]

Hopes world has had me enchanted for months now ♥️

[@laurenfrederick2642]

Yes to more Hope or others like her!!! The beauty of her simple life is so so calming! I’d also love even more insight into her cozy night time routine and going to sleep in her perfect cabin

[@jleighmeridyth844]

Thank you so very much for your reference to my comment about the phone book. It really was a compliment. Your voice is so soothing. Loved hearing about Hope, I can so imagine myself in her place with my wee dog, Rosheen Blaheen. Goodnight all and Blessed Be.❤

[@leslimiller4067]

Yes PLEASE more stories with Ms Hope!! Love this!!❤❤❤

[@cccddd4885]

I'm loving Hope ! I want to be more like her❤

[@GOTOFOODTV]

I’ve been searching for sleep stories that have rain that matches the narrative with no music and here it is. Just wonderful and Hope is a gem. More Hope stories please 🙏 X

[@lindalamoreaux8600]

Thank you so very much. This story is an incredible gift to me at this time with so many touchstone words. I have an Irish heritage that I cherish and listening to your voice feels so comforting. I am in a state of extreme fatigue and need to rest and simplify. The word Hope is the name of the heart failure clinic that I attend. A log cabin in the woods is a real, wonderful memory from childhood. It had a metal roof that resonated with the fall of the rain. A ‘safe’ place is like a sanctuary for me. Melissa is the name of a dear woman who is helping guide me through a difficult time. When you create these stories, you have no idea of how a listener will react to certain words. I just wanted you to know how meaningful this was to me. Sent with much gratitude. Again thank you and bless you for what you do.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

This is amazing Linda. I am happy to help you and I wish you peace. Stephen 🙏🏻

[@caroleyre9144]

Sending lots of love Linda. 🥰🥰🥰

[@robertadizinno5092]

I liked this story very much and would love to hear more about Hope and how she enjoys the simplicity of life We need to be reminded of that

[@user-qy2th5df5u]

You bring joy / peace to so many people . May the light & love you give out come back ❤️

[@athenafarrell5127]

I'm half Irish and it's good to be around my roots accent. Your so calming as well. Thank you

[@shivakat2297]

This is my absolute favorite video so far. The rain sound is the most real for me.😊

[@tammywood4591]

I would like more stories of Hope. I also would like more of the background sound effects. So relaxing

[@user-bw2cy1ff7c]

Thank you ..can't wait to get comfortable and listen to you telling me a sleep story xx

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

Lovely. I shall visit Hope again. For me, she has restored my Grandma's friend Gina's cabin home on the North Shore of Lake Superior. A wonderful story to end a happily busy day.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Wonderful!

[@davidward805]

I love hearing about Hope! So lovely and relaxing.

[@daliagrace9050]

Your choice of stories gives an impression of a person with a kind heart & beautiful mind. Thank you for sharing these peaceful moments of a journey into a sweet imagination ❤

[@Stephen_Dalton]

So nice of you to say Dalia thank you 🙏🏻

[@DorothySbornak]

I just came across your channel and by all the comments i think I've found my new happy place. I listen to a lot of preaching sermons but sometimes i like to listen to something different. I'm definitely going to give it a try. Thank you for these and God bless and keep you always.

[@anarullan3485]

I love the sound of the rain Blessings to you and Rebecca

[@XheE9657]

I've been listening to this one every day for the last 2 weeks. Just so relaxing. Cozy I fall asleep so fast❤❤❤

[@carmenewton]

Hi! I very much love your stories. I listen nightly and sometimes with my grandchildren! I would LOVE to hear more about Hope❤ she has my dream life!! Thankyou for all that you do!!

[@maesmemories7402]

I never realized how bad my sleep difficulties were until after I started listening to your videos. Trying to go to sleep without them causes me to realize just how hard it is for me to fall asleep 😭 I lay there for about an hour before I’m like OKAY FINE story it is, and then I’m asleep within the next 10 minutes. Thank you so much!

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

Back again! This is one of my favorites, I like cabins.❤

[@nualamcgeown6580]

Loved this story Stephen, I much prefer less music in background and more rain, thank you for your work and your time❤

[@celestegreen5497]

Would really like more of Hope stories. You have such an amazing soothing voice. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

Have you heard this one Celeste? 👇 The Woman Who Does Very Little (Part II): A Rainy Night in the Life of Hope kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXayYWOdoNJgnNU

[@ginalisenby9668]

You don't need any suggestions, you do above and beyond already. I have to listen in peices now to get the whole story. And your countdown is heavenly. But u do ask for suggestions. Maybe not a zoo, but an animal sanctuary, where all the different and exotic animals are settling in, maybe a lone person Goin around, making sure they're all fed and ready for the night. Loved the summer barnyard. ❤

[@roxysanti2217]

Yes please more Hope, ❤ I don't know if you have a character by the name of Faith But it could be awesome that Hope and Faith meet each other. 🥰

[@laurenfrederick2642]

I’d love to hear more of Hope’s beautiful life & others like here in a simple cozy life and other simple things ❤Thanks so much for your wonderful channel!

[@luciemarinov129]

Just one more comment on this lovely story, I was sleeping soon after it started, so I listened to it again this morning to hear it in its entirety!! Lovely imagery and the rain is so comforting as well! Thanks again ❤from California!

[@karenlarsen8264]

I love your stories with rain. Please, more rain!!

[@Snowstar50]

Yes please more stories of Hope. Maybe she could sort out her collection of something ❤

[@paula3406]

Thank you for your peaceful and relaxing stories for sleep 😴 Happy Valentines Day 💘

[@julieg3290]

Hi, this story about Hope is enchanting, enlightening and her calm presence carried into my morning. ❤ YES, PLEASE create more about her inactivities 😊, activities in the woods, with nature or fixing the house or how she maintains her calm as she interacts with humans. Thank you for this marvelous resource. I am always able to fall asleep peacefully now.

[@Stephen_Dalton]

More to come for sure 😊

[@judyclear7001]

This has been my favorite of all your stories. I hope to hear more about Hope soon.

[@hannahshepherd9426]

We need more of hope! I love this story. Xxxxx

[@jamessherman7797]

The story, soothing voice, rain sounds and sound effects are perfect!😊

[@corina111]

I find the rain sounds in this sleep story to be perfect!! They’re all good but some for me are too static sounding or high pitched or sounds too busy where I wake in the middle of the night wondering what the sound is. I keep coming back to this story because of the rain and the whole story is so calming.

[@christierichardson2841]

So do I. The relaxation session here is perfect. The way he pronounces the words So soft, slowly and gently. The exact words he chooses here in this one. The gentle sounds of the rain. The whole story is perfection ❤.

[@teresacamp5739]

Hope for real is living my dream life and your voice is sending me off to sleep where I will hopefully dream about living it ❤❤

[@taffycandyton6518]

I just started listening to you last night! I have panic disorder and emeophobia so this really helped to calm me down and sleep!! Thank you so much!!! 💓 🎉

[@marcypainter2401]

I love your stories. My favorite have rain in them. I've struggled forever with sleep problems. Thanks!

[@marthaard2385]

GOD bless you and she was definitely blessed 🙏

[@hopeforchrist7772]

As my name is Hope, I feel like this is my own personal bedtime story. Thank you.

[@jerricah86]

I really like this one and the hope character! My number one is the magical train this is now right up there with it so I'll switch up between the two every other night!

[@luciemarinov129]

Thank u for this lovely story of Hope. Your voice is very soothing, calm , excellent diction, perfect tone. I used to lie awake for hours and no remedies helped at all. You know just how to relax us going into the story as well. Thank u for helping me sleep to heal the pain of loss . In deep appreciation from California!❤❤