712. Stunning Sandcastle: a relaxing story and meditation
Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids
Sheep Jam Productions
4.4 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 8 May 2023
⏱️ 21 minutes
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Summary
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 4:00
Stunning Sandcastle Excerpt:
The sun was shining brightly on Ahway Island. It was still quite early, but Kareena and Kamala were awake and buzzing with excitement for the beach day ahead. The twins had both been tossing and turning in their bunk beds, and every time one of them moved, the bed creaked loudly. Finally, Kareena whispered, "Kamala, are you awake? I can’t sleep!"
Kamala whispered back, "Yes, I’m awake. I can't sleep either!" They giggled quietly to themselves.
Their mom, Mrs. Chand, had planned a fun day out for the three of them, as their dad and their brother Kumar were spending the day at Kumar's swim meet. Kareena was particularly excited, as she was determined to build an enormous sandcastle.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today's story.
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Transcript
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| 0:51.0 | Thank you for listening, and now let's begin the relaxation. |
| 0:57.0 | Hello Awaii Islanders, we're so glad you're here. |
| 1:19.0 | Let's see if you have everything you want to become an Awaii Island. |
| 1:24.0 | Are the lights in your room dim or off? |
| 1:28.0 | Do you have your favorite blanket or listening buddy? |
| 1:32.0 | Before we begin our story, let's relax by taking a nice deep dragon breath. |
| 1:40.0 | Breathe in through your nose, filling up your lungs, and then out through your mouth. |
| 1:46.0 | Imagining you are breathing fire like a dragon. |
| 1:50.0 | Ready? Deep breath in and out. |
| 2:04.0 | Great job! |
| 2:06.0 | Now imagine you are relaxing on soft sand. |
| 2:12.0 | The grains of sand sparkle in the sunshine. |
| 2:16.0 | Cup your hand, pretending to scoop up some warm sand. |
| 2:22.0 | Now let your fingers open, and imagine the smooth sand flowing through your fingers onto the ground. |
| 2:32.0 | Relax in the safe and supportive hug, the soft, warm sand. |
| 2:38.0 | And take a deep dragon breath in and out. |
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