EPISODE · Mar 8, 2025 · 9 MIN
The Otter and the 90-Second Ripple - A Story Inspired by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
from Little Keys to the Universe – Bedtime Stories for Kids · host Sundeep Parmar
Emotions, like ripples in water, are temporary. If we allow them to pass instead of holding onto them, we can see things clearly and make better choices.Charlie the Otter learns an important lesson at the Ripple Pond after a playful mistake upsets his friends. As his emotions spiral, the wise heron Sage teaches him about the 90-second rule—how emotions are like ripples in water that settle if we let them. Through a mindful breathing exercise, Charlie discovers how to calm his inner ripples, make amends, and restore harmony.
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Emotions, like ripples in water, are temporary. If we allow them to pass instead of holding onto them, we can see things clearly and make better choices.Charlie the Otter learns an important lesson at the Ripple Pond after a playful mistake upsets his friends. As his emotions spiral, the wise heron Sage teaches him about the 90-second rule—how emotions are like ripples in water that settle if we let them. Through a mindful breathing exercise, Charlie discovers how to calm his inner ripples, make amends, and restore harmony.
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