Summary: Trudy Tricycle is so excited for tomorrow that she can't calm her mind for sleep.<br> <br> Narrator: Male<br> <br> Story Begins: 4:35<br> Trike Travails Excerpt:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> It was a calm, serene night on Ahway Island. The night sky was filled with bright, twinkling stars, and soft, shimmering moonlight reflected off the rooftops of the houses. The smell of freshly cut grass wafted through the air. Crickets chirped in the distance. It was peaceful and quiet. Although most of the neighborhood’s residents were nestled inside their homes, getting ready to sleep, Trudy Tricycle was wide awake. She had so much energy, that she found herself making circles in her spot in the cozy garage she shared with Bing Bicycle.<br> <br> “Trudy…” Bing said from his corner. “Come on, it’s nearly time for bed.” Trudy did one more spin so that she could face Bing.<br> <br> “I know,” Trudy replied, “But I’m just so excited! I don’t think I can ever fall asleep!”<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Today’s Meditation: Imagine that you are a graceful willow tree in today's meditation.<br> Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.<br> As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on <a href="http://patreon.com/ahwayisland">Patreon</a>. 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!<br> Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?<br> Looking for stories that emphasize acceptance, understanding, and empathy? You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "<a href="https://www.ahwayisland.com/magical-chair-acceptance/">Magical Chair</a>," 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 <a href="http://ahwayisland.com/meet-our-team">team</a>, please visit our <a href="http://ahwayisland.com">website</a>.<br> In the press:<br> Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in <a href="https://globalcomment.com/podcast-showcase-be-calm-on-ahway-island/">this feature</a> from <a href="https://globalcomment.com/">Global Comment</a>!<br> <br> Zzz! <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com">The Boston Globe</a> recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "<a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/30/lifestyle/eight-podcasts-that-could-help-you-get-some-sleep/">Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep</a>."<br> <br> <a href="https://www.sheknows.com/">SheKnows</a> recommends us as as <a href="https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/slideshow/2111139/podcasts-for-kids/">a podcast you and your kids will love!</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/">Digital Trends</a> warns listeners that "<a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/best-podcasts-for-kids/">you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.</a>" Yay!<br> We're so glad you could join us today on Ahway Island. See you again soon!
