Dream 3 (in the midst of my life)

Who it's for

Richter composed Sleep as an eight-hour lullaby meant to be listened to at night, and consulted neuroscientist David Eagleman on how the brain works during sleep, so it was designed from the start for rest.

Feelings it meets

• Sensory Overload
• Anxiety
• Burnout
• Stress
• Overthinking

What it is

"Dream 3 (in the midst of my life)" is an instrumental piece by German-British composer Max Richter. It is the opening track (about 10 minutes) of From Sleep (2015), the one-hour companion to his eight-and-a-half-hour concept album Sleep. Sleep was conceived as music for a full night's rest, drawing on the neuroscience of sleep; Richter consulted neuroscientist David Eagleman while writing it.

Where to find it

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available).

Before you start

Age: All ages

I had three chairs in my house; one for solitude, two for friendship, three for society.Henry David Thoreau, Walden, “Visitors”