Starlight Diner

Good evening and welcome to The Starlight Diner, the perfect roadside oasis on this warm, clear night. A pink neon sign at the edge of the parking lot beckons guests towards this beloved greasy spoon hidden in plain sight along a desolate desert road. The warm neon glow washes over the people inside and dances across the navy candlelit tabletops. The booths, made from soft indigo flannel, are stationed beneath a large, domed glass ceiling, offering guests an unmatched view of the stars above as they enjoy their meals. You might feel as though you were traveling in a spaceship if you weren't nestled in a cozy booth. And without the competition of city lights, you can take your time counting the constellations above while sipping on a milkshake. As you settle into your corner booth, let's begin the evening with a short wind down exercise. Tonight's exercise is a really simple breathing exercise so when you're ready, let's begin. So, first, get yourself comfortable. Now, just bringing the attention to the breath. Just noticing where you feel it in the nose, the throat, the chest, the diaphragm. You're nice and relaxed. We're going to be taking a deep breath in for four, holding it for four, and then breathing out for six. So, are you ready? Let's begin. In for four, two, three, four. Hold it for four, two, three, four. Now, breathing out for six, two, three, four, five, six. In for four, two, three, four. Holding for four, two, three, four. Out for six, two, three, four, five, six. In for four, two, three, four. Holding for four, two, three, four. Out for six, two, three, four, five, six. In for four, two, three, four. Holding for four, two, three, four. Out for six, two, three, four, five, six. Great. Now, returning the breath to normal. In the back corner under a towering Monstera plant sits a mahogany jukebox. At first glance, you might think that it's just there for decoration. An arch of yellow light on top of the machine creates an aura, a familiar mystique. Ornate brass, curlicues line the woven speakers. Well-worn ivory buttons beckon those who approach to make a song selection. Push a quarter into the slot, and you'll hear it slide down into the depths of the machine, rattling like a loose train car until it completes its journey with a metallic splash. A light turns on behind the glass interface and the jukebox comes alive. The arch of light begins to dance from yellow to blue in a lazy rhythm. The buttons have a satisfying click when you press down to explore the musical offerings. The Starlight jukebox is curated to have an atmospheric selection. A flip through the tracks reveals ambient soundscapes and nature recordings, wind chimes in motion, clouds on the horizon, supernova symphony. These comforting sounds make it easy to fully relax and bear witness to the celestial bodies above with the music playing at a dull...