488. Gloomy Day Fun: a relaxing story and meditation for kids

It's a gloomy and rainy day on Ahway Island, but Serena and Salvador Sea Lion have a fun day anyway! Narrator: Male Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:41 Gloomy Day Fun Excerpt: It was a gloomy afternoon on Ahway Island. The sun was shining behind the clouds, of course, but nobody on the island could see it, because there were too many clouds in the way. It wasn’t really cold, but the air was heavy, as if the clouds wanted to rain down on the ground below but just weren’t quite ready yet. The world just felt a little dreary and as if everything was just…waiting for something. Serena and her friends were sleeping on some big rocks in the water not far from the shoreline. They had felt listless in the morning and had decided to take a nap. Now, the tide was starting to come in, and the water rose higher and higher against the rocks until at last, suddenly, a wave swept up over the rock and all over Serena’s body. Serena woke up with a start as the cold water hit her, her eyes opening wide. “Oof!” she said in surprise. But then she giggled. After all, she had thick, warm fur and the cold water didn’t bother her. “The tides coming in, everyone! Let’s play!” she said loudly. Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating in a tranquil pool, safe and relaxed, as the water rocks you gently. Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break? You'll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Gloomy Day Fun," paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments.  To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website. Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care. As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you're not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week! Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations? We hope your child loved "Gloomy Day Fun!" We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners! In the press: We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health. Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay! We’re included in 8 Snow Day Activi...