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Imagined Life

Imagined Life Family | The Gymnast

Imagined Life

Wondery

History, Fiction, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

4.88.3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 October 2021

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

You’re always on the move. Not just moving from town to town — with your siblings and your foster parents — but moving your feet, your arms, and your hands. You love to feel your body in motion. But the way that you move isn’t always understood by grown-ups who think they know better.


In order to fulfill your destiny, you have to follow your heart.


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0:00.0

You're listening Add Free on Wondry Plus.

0:11.0

From Wondry, I'm Cree Summer, and this is a special episode of Imagine Life for the whole family.

0:18.0

Because ever since we first launched Imagine Life, parents and their kids have been listening to some of our episodes together.

0:25.0

So throughout this season we'll have episodes like this one, made especially for families to listen to and enjoy.

0:32.0

So kids, this one is for you.

0:35.0

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to go on a journey with someone who changed the world?

0:42.0

And what makes a famous person known for their big accomplishments just the same as you or me?

0:48.0

On this episode, you will be that person everyone knows. You might be a musician.

0:54.0

Or an athlete, a scientist, or a painter.

0:59.0

You may know who the person is, or you might know something they've done or accomplished.

1:06.0

But you will experience the challenges and triumphs they faced along the way as they became someone who changed the world and made a difference.

1:15.0

There will be clues to who you are, so pay attention, but only at the end will you find out who you are.

1:23.0

So sit back and imagine your new life as the gymnast.

1:34.0

Imagine you're five years old and the wind is blowing hard on your face as you soar higher and higher.

1:43.0

Somewhere far below you hear the creaking of the swing set in your backyard.

1:48.0

Well, it isn't really your backyard.

1:51.0

This is your foster home. You and your three siblings are staying here until you can find someplace to live permanently.

1:58.0

Hey, be careful on the swing.

2:01.0

Your older brother snaps you out of your trampoline daydream.

2:05.0

His name is Tevin, and he always looks out for you.

2:10.0

Since you and your siblings have moved around so much these past few years, he feels like it's his job to make sure you're always safe.

2:18.0

Tevin, don't worry, this is amazing.

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