Ep 935. Spinning Thoughts: a calming meditation and kid’s story
When the contractor announces the day’s project, Constance the concrete mixer repeats the same spinning thoughts in her mind. How will she get unstuck?
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:24
Spinning Thoughts Excerpt:
Constance heard footsteps outside the garage door. The garage door began to rise with a low rumble, letting the sunshine in. When her driver opened her door and started her engine, Constance could barely contain her excitement. She couldn’t wait to learn what today’s assignment was. She was pretty sure she’d heard the contractor say that they would be making a driveway today. Driveways were one of Constance’s favorite projects.
Constance felt her wheels gently turn as her driver guided her outside. Soon, the sound of more engines filled the yard as other construction vehicles were guided out of their garages. Dory and Drevan, the dump trucks, rolled up beside Constance.
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