Lately, I’ve struggled to fall into a deep sleep, despite being utterly exhausted most days. It’s ironic—I’m constantly sleep-deprived, yet when it comes time to rest, sleep eludes me. This year has been especially challenging, with so many hurdles and challenges to navigate. I suspect that perimenopause may be playing a role, or perhaps it’s just the weight of everything on my mind that keeps me awake at night.
In search of some relief, I’ve recently turned to relaxing music from YouTube to help lull me to sleep. Soft piano tunes combined with the soothing sounds of water have become my go-to. I don’t know exactly why, but the sound of water—whether it’s trickling, moving, or ocean waves crashing—brings me immense peace. The same goes with sounds of crickets chirping at night.
My love for the ocean and water stems from childhood. Some of the best memories of my life were from when I was 15 or 16, during the beach camping trips I took with friends almost four decades ago. We would sleep on the sand with nothing but a towel between us and the earth, under the stars, listening to the waves crash. It was pure bliss. The sound of the ocean was our lullaby, and the crisp breeze acted as our natural air conditioner. I still remember the thrill of waking up to waves gently hitting our feet and rushing back to the tents in the early morning. It was a time of carefree joy, far from the worries of adulthood.
Even today, those sounds of the ocean give me a sense of calm and comfort. It’s funny how something as simple as water can have such a powerful effect. Now, I try to recreate that peaceful feeling with calming music—anything with soft ocean sounds or trickling water does wonders to help me unwind.
I may not be able to sleep on a beach like I did in my youth, but listening to these sounds brings back those memories and helps quiet my racing mind. If you’re struggling with insomnia or finding it difficult to fall asleep due to stress, I highly recommend trying calming music with water sounds. It’s been a lifesaver for me, and it just might help you find the peace and rest you need.
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I love the sound of the water too! I live right by the ocean so I can hear the waves and the sound of tree frogs.
OMG, you live by the ocean? That’s my kind of dream house!!!
Yes I live by the water. It’s beautiful watching the sunset and sunrise but also terrible during hurricane season.
I can imagine the hurricane season, esp. living by the sea. Here, we have the monsoon season and also the dreadful tsunami and very few people would go to the beach during these times. BTW, what’s your name please?
My name is Liv🙂
Hi Liv! Thanks for dropping by 🤩