380. Feeling Colorful: a children’s story and meditation

01/19/24 • 13 min

2 Listeners

Odette Octopus tells Connor Cleaner Fish about her special color-changing ability.

Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Feeling Colorful,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 7:34

Feeling Colorful Excerpt:

Gentle waves flowed on the ocean’s surface above the colorful coral reef. Odette the octopus climbed out of a tiny cave to watch as the moonlight filtered down through the rolling sea. The entire reef glowed as the little octopus enjoyed the peaceful night.

“Hello Odette!” Connor the cleaner fish said, spotting his friend. The little octopus quickly changed color from her everyday purple to red, then yellow, and back to purple. “Whoa.” Connor said. “I’ve never seen you do that before.”

Odette glowed purple and said, “I thought you knew that I changed colors.”

Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating in a tranquil pool, safe and relaxed, as the water rocks you gently.

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In the press:

Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!

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.

We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends

Odette Octopus tells Connor Cleaner Fish about her special color-changing ability.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 7:34

Feeling Colorful Excerpt:

Odette glowed purple and said, “I thought you knew that I changed colors.”

Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating in a tranquil pool, safe and relaxed, as the water rocks you gently.

Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.

Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?

Be Calm on Ahway Island is on Kinzoo Messenger!

In the press:

Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!

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.

We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends

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790. Wondrous Water: a calming meditation and kid’s story

Oliver Elephant is thirsty and searches for water. He finds both water and a friend!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:49

Wondrous Water Excerpt:

In the Ahway Island animal sanctuary lay a vast field of golden grass. A soft breeze swept through the field, causing the grass to ripple like flowing waves. On this sunny day, a little elephant named Oliver gazed out over his surroundings, and sighed. Oliver loved the way the grass swayed, and he felt grateful for the cool winds that blew all around him, but he felt something missing – his mouth was all dry, and he was thirsty!

Looking around, Oliver couldn’t see any water nearby. He thought maybe he could use his other senses to help him find some water. Oliver decided to go on a little adventure. Slowly, he started walking. His ears perked up, listening for the sound of trickling water. His trunk was poised to catch a whiff of it. His skin was looking for any sign of moisture in the air.

Today’s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.

Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?

Looking for stories that emphasize acceptance, understanding, and empathy? You’ll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like “Magical Chair” paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website.

In the press:

Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!

Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends “Be Calm on Ahway Island” as as one of “Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep.”

SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!

Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!

We hope today’s story left you with a smile. See you soon on Ahway Island!

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791. Beautiful Bracelet: a short story and guided meditation for kids

Ruby June makes a friendship bracelet for Lydia with the help of her mom.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:35

Beautiful Bracelet Excerpt:

Ruby June sat in the comfortable couch in the salon, flipping through a glossy hair magazine. The air was filled with the soothing hum of hairdryers and the gentle chatter of stylists working their magic. Ruby June’s mother, Ms. Guerdy, was getting a fresh haircut, and while Ruby June waited for her mom to be finished, she explored the colorful world of hairstyles within the pages of the magazine.

As she turned the pages, Ruby June stumbled upon a picture that caught her eye. The person in the photo had intricate, tight braids that reminded her of her friend Lydia’s beautiful hair. Lydia marked the page so she could come back to it later.

Today’s Meditation: Feel your body fill with love as you imagine a puffin family and think about your own unique family. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.

Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?

Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one? You’ll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like “Mystery Jug” paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website.

In the press:

Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!

Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends “Be Calm on Ahway Island” as as one of “Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep.”

SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!

Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!

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