Wilma Willow treasures the moments of a beautiful autumn day.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:53

Treasured Moments Excerpt:

Wilma the Willow Tree stood gracefully at the edge of the babbling creek; her long, elegant branches swayed gently in the crisp autumn breeze. The wise old willow watched the gently flowing water with awe. She loved the way it danced and shimmered around the stones scattered across the creek bed.

Today, as on many days, little fish played their favorite game in the creek. They swam against the flowing water with all their strength, their tiny fins moving as fast as they could go. Then, suddenly, the fish relaxed their bodies entirely, letting the current take them back downstream. Up they would swim again, only to let go and drift back down the creek.

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine you are a baby penguin snuggled close to its papa.

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