Hello, I'm Cheryl, and this is Sleeptight Relax, a weekly bedtime show for anyone who needs good sleep.

In tonight's story, a young otter is fascinated by an older otter, known for his incredible luck.

The young otter admires the older one's sleek fur and the mysterious white tip on his tail,

which everyone believes is the source of his good

fortune. Through an unexpected turn of events, the young otter discovers the true secret behind

this luck. Now, let's get cozy and get ready to relax.

Close your eyes if you like and feel warm and secure.

Now I would like you to focus on your breathing.

Take three soft, slow breaths and feel how the air fills your body.

Next, breathe in and feel air coming in through your nose.

Breathe out through your mouth and count one.

Breathe in and notice air filling your lungs.

Breathe out and count two.

Breathe in and see the air filling your belly like a balloon.

Breathe out and count three.

Repeat this a few more times Breathe out and count three.

Repeat this a few more times, noticing how the air comes in through your nose, fills your belly, and then goes out through your mouth.

Taking deep belly breaths helps us relax and focus at any time of the day. But it's a great habit to have before sleep.

Try to keep breathing slowly and deeply as we continue with our story, the lucky otter.

During warm weather, the otters did not often visit the pond.

They had to stay closer to home and care for their babies.

When food was not as plentiful in winter,

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