Izzie Sea Otter meets some kind humans who help her feel strong and healthy again.

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 3:47

Otter Odyssey Excerpt:

The morning sun rose over the Ahway Island cove, making a ribbon of light that reflected from the horizon to the shore. Brilliant orange stretched across the sky, mixing with the blue of the waves, while wispy clouds above turned pink in the early light. On any other morning, Izzie sea otter would have paused to admire the beautiful colors before diving into the sea to search for breakfast. Today, however, the little otter felt too sick to appreciate the sunrise.

Izzie’s mouth had been hurting for the past few days, which made it hard to eat. She felt tired, hot, and hungry, but she didn’t have the energy to dive for food. So, Izzie had found a nice place to curl up on the beach, hoping a bit of rest might help her feel better. Every now and then, gentle waves splashed against the shore, cooling her warm body.  Izzie closed her eyes, tucked her nose into her fur, and tried to relax.

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

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