For John and Mare

For John Motl,

and for Mare Motl, who cares for him with love.

Welcome, Mare

There is no right way to use this. Listen to any part, for any length of time, alone or together. Skip whatever doesn’t fit the day, and come back whenever you like. Everyone is welcome here, just as they are.

Helpers Welcome

Caregivers, family, friends and anyone helping are warmly welcome to use this. You can set it up, press play, or simply listen alongside. There is nothing to sign up for, and no permission needed beyond agreeing to the Terms.

Free. Not for sale.

This music is free.

Please don’t sell, charge for, or license it.

Music for listening, not a treatment.

Start here

  1. Agree to the Terms in the box below.
  2. Breathe. Begin with one full, slow breath out. Then let the in-breath come on its own. No counting, no effort.
  3. Press Play on any piece. Use Preview next to the volume slider to hear a few seconds first.
  4. Jot a note if you like. Every note box saves to My Journal on this device.

Before you listen

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Please read the Terms of Use before you begin.

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Many Voices (9:10)

Soft, layered voices that drift and blend together, slow and steady.

Download: Lossless FLAC (recommended)

Starlight (9:10)

A spacious, gentle piece with slow, shimmering tones, like a clear night sky.

Download: Lossless FLAC (recommended)

Quiet Sequence (11:31)

A calm, unhurried sequence of simple sounds with plenty of space between them.

Download: Lossless FLAC (recommended), in two parts that play back to back as a playlist:
Part 1 of 2 Part 2 of 2

Listening guide

A short guide with simple ideas for listening, at your own pace.

Listening guide (PDF)

My Journal

Your notes from every box on this page are kept in My Journal, on this device only. You can export them or bring them back in at any time.