868. A Muddy Hike: a mindful story for kids

Himpa Hiking Pole really doesn't want to get muddy, but the ranger is taking her on a hike by the river! Narrator: Male Story Begins: 4:16 Dragon's Band Excerpt: It was a wet and rainy day in the warehouse. Raindrops were tapping against the window as puddles began to form outside the door. Protected from the storm outside, inside the workers of the warehouse were busy packing up hiking poles and sending them out for delivery. Some workers were ensuring that the hand grips were securely fastened to the hiking poles. Others were busy inspecting the ends of the poles, making sure the tips were ready to grip the ground securely. Himpa the hiking pole was patiently waiting for their turn for inspection as they pondered what their new life was going to be like. Who was their new owner going to be? What kind of terrain were they going to hike on? 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. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break?  You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Nap Time or Not?," 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! Thanks for joining us on this journey through Ahway Island!