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Six Letters - A Ritual of Looking Back and Stepping Forward
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- Jan 18, 2026
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- 2585
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Summary
A man approaching 60 spends the winter evenings before his birthday writing letters by hand to the person he was at each decade of his life. The ritual of pen on paper, of pausing to remember, becomes a meditation on all the selves we've been and what it means to carry them forward. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep episodes, including 8 subscriber-only full length sleepy audiobook classics like Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland. To pledge your support, visit https://listentosleep.com/support or subscribe right in Apple Podcasts and get a 7 day free trial. Want to change your story? Take the free Path Assessment at https://jointhecabin.org . In two minutes, you'll see your personalized journey and know exactly where to start. To join my email group and get a bunch of goodies, go to https://erikireland.com Sleep well, friends.💜 Erik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.