831. Puffin Plunge: a meditation and soothing childs tale

Published: June 5, 2024, 8 a.m.

Pearl Puffin dives into the water to search for some yummy dinner.
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\nNarrator: Male
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\nStory Begins: 3:57
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\nPuffin Plunge Excerpt:
\nThe afternoon sun peeked shyly over the horizon, casting a warm glow on the cozy puffin burrow nestled just south of the arctic area of Ahway Island. Inside, a symphony of chirps filled the air. Pearl the puffin stirred, stretching her wings with a satisfied yawn. It had been a lovely afternoon nap, cuddling close to her mate, Pauly, and their baby chick.
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\n\u201cSleep well, Pearl?\u201d asked Pauly. His feathers were still a bit ruffled from sleep, and this made Pearl smile.
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\n\u201cIt was a nice nap,\u201d sighed Pearl. Then, she heard a peep peep peep coming from beneath them. Pearl looked down. Their little chick gazed up at her with bright eyes, chirping excitedly, with his mouth open wide. He was hungry!
\nToday\u2019s Meditation: Enjoy the feeling of your body relaxing into the warm sand on a sunny beach.
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