425. Goodnight, Roses: a meditation and calming story

Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

Anora and her Mom go to the Botanic Gardens to say ‘goodnight’ to the roses for the season.

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Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 9:41

Goodnight, Roses Excerpt:

Anora woke up feeling very excited. It was a beautiful morning in very late summer. Soon, it would be autumn, and the leaves would start to change from green to beautiful yellows and oranges and reds. But while flowers still bloomed and the weather was still fine, Anora’s Mom suggested they go together on a special trip to the Botanic Gardens.

Anora and her Mom both loved the Botanic Gardens. For as long as Anora could remember, she had been visiting the gardens with her family. Mom told Anora that before Anora was born and when she was till inside Mom’s tummy, Mom had visited the gardens and imagined teaching Anora about all the amazing plants when Anora was old enough.

Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.

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In the press:

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We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.

Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.

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Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!”

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