May 26, 2025

Ep 938. Helping Honeybee: a soothing story and guided meditation

16 minutes

Hope Honeybee and Bert Bluejay come upon a tired Mac Monarch as they’re collecting nectar. How can they help their new friend?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:36

Helping Honeybee Excerpt:

On this particular day, Hope Honeybee awoke in her cell inside the beehive. She stretched her wings with a cheerful buzz. The rest of the hive buzzed happily in return; it seemed everyone was just as excited to greet the day as Hope was.

The little honeybee wiggled out of her cozy cell and toward the entrance of the hive. On her way, she would pass by the Queen’s chamber. Hope paused for a moment to brush her antennae with her tiny legs, making sure they were tidy after a good night’s sleep. When she felt ready, she continued down the golden hallway.

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.

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In the press:

Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!

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Thanks for listening. We’ll be back with more stories soon!

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