Ep 1024. Floating Friends: a short story and meditation for kids
Diana Duck helps her friend Payton Platypus have a good day as they watch dancing leaves and fireflies together.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:18
Floating Friends Excerpt:
“Today is a good day,” Diana said to herself.
Just speaking those words made her feel warm and happy, as though saying it was a good day made it true. She only wished she could share the beautiful day with a friend.
All of a sudden, Diana felt something soft brush against her feet. Curious, she dipped her head down and peeked below the surface. There she saw her good friend Payton Platypus, wiggling happily in the soft mud at the bottom of the pond.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today’s meditation.
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