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Noah: Hey everyone! You’re about to listen to an episode full of original songs from Like You. If you enjoy our music, you can support the podcast by purchasing albums of original songs at likeyou.bandcamp.com. Bandcamp lets you download your choice of mp3’s or lossless audio that’s yours to keep and listen to any time on any music service. You can also support the show by subscribing through Patreon, where you’ll get downloads of each song as I write them, plus early access to episodes, and other special perks. Thanks! And here’s today’s show.

Olivia: Hi Noah. My name’s Olivia. I’m ten years old. 

Ben: Hello, Noah. My name is Ben and I’m six years old. 

Olivia and Ben: And we live in the French Alps. 

Olivia: What I love about your podcast is the songs that you sing to us because it really helps me to calm down. 

Ben: I like your affirmations because they’re really positive.

[intro music]

Noah: Hello! I’m Noah and this is Like You: Mindfulness for Kids. Welcome to our last episode of the season. Thank you to Olivia and Ben for sending in that voice message from the French Alps. I’m glad to hear that you love the songs and affirmations on our podcast because today’s episode is a special edition in the series I call music and affirmations. That means this episode is packed full of nothing but songs and affirmations. This is the seventh episode in the Music and Affirmation series, so be sure to search back through our older episode to find the first six. And for any listeners who know how to read music, here’s an extra surprise. If you piece together the episode artwork from the first six episodes of Music and Affirmations, you’ll discover how to play the melody from the Like You theme song.

Now, listeners of all ages, find a place to listen where you feel comfortable and safe. As I ask questions and invite you to say affirmations, you’re welcome to speak out loud, or as always, you can just think your responses quietly in your mind. And as for the songs, feel free to sing or dance along, or just sit back, relax, and listen.

I’m going to start things off with a brand new breathing song called Breathe Deep Then Sigh. In the background of the music, you’ll hear my breath, breathing in and out through the whole song. You can match your breathing with that to breathe along. And of course you can also breathe in or out any time it says so in the lyrics. You’ll catch on quick. Here we go.

Breathe in

Then out

That’s what this song’s about

Breathe deep

Then sigh

Blow the clouds out of the sky

Breathe in

Then out

That’s what this song’s about

Breathe deep

Then sigh

Sunny feelings fill the sky 

Breathe in

Then out

That’s what this song’s about

Thanks for breathing along! I hope that song helped you feel more calm and focused as the podcast begins. Now let’s say our first affirmation. It’s a short and simple one that we say at the start of every episode of Like You. So on the count of three, let’s all say I like me. 1-2-3. I like me.

I like you too. I love spending time together, and I’m proud that you choose to spend time with me.

Let’s say a few more affirmations now. Remember, affirmations are words you can say about your self to remind yourself how wonderful you are. I’ll say each affirmation twice. Listen the first time, then repeat it with me the second time. Here we go.

I love myself exactly as I am.

I am unique, and so is each person I meet.

I search for goodness in the people I meet.

I have courage and confidence.

It’s ok to feel my feelings.

Do your feelings ever feel like they change as much as the weather? Happy, sad, angry, and every other feeling can come and go, just like the weather changes from sunny to cloudy to rainy, and back again. Here’s a song called Weather Patterns to help us remember that.

Sometimes it’s stormy

Sometimes it’s sunny

Sometimes I’m anxious 

Sometimes I’m funny

Sometimes it’s cold

Sometimes I’m sad

Sometimes it’s warm

Sometimes I’m glad

Outside the weather is always changing

It may feel different day to day

Inside me, feelings keep rearranging

I feel each one before it goes away

Sometimes it’s foggy

And I feel strange

And when the wind blows

My feelings change

I could feel lonely

When sunshine comes to play

I might feel joyful 

Even on a rainy day

The weather patterns are always changing

Things may feel different day to day

And all my feelings keep rearranging

I feel each one before it fades away

Now it’s time for more affirmations. Remember that it’s ok to feel every type of feeling, but you also have the power to choose what you do with those feelings. Listen as I say each affirmation, then repeat it with me. Here we go. 

My positive thoughts create positive feelings.

I inhale confidence and exhale doubt 

I will do my best with whatever comes my way

I choose to think positively.

The more I let it go, the better I will feel

I embrace the greatness within me

We know our feelings change. Now let’s sing a song about letting each feeling pass, by imagining feelings as waves that wash over us and then wash away. If you want, you can close your eyes and imagine wading in the ocean, surfing the waves, or just relaxing on the beach.

Waves roll in and waves roll out

Waves roll in and waves roll out

And I can feel it all

Feelings come and feelings go

Feelings come and feelings go

And I can feel it all

Some feel big and some feel small

Some feel big and some feel small

But I can feel them all

When angry waves seem too big for me

I take a deep breath and let it pass

And when a happy wave washes over me

I hang ten and ride it as long as it lasts

Waves roll in and waves roll out

Waves roll in and waves roll out

And I can feel it all

Now let’s wind down with a few calm and peaceful affirmations. Listen first, then repeat it with me. Here we go

My heart is happy and relaxed.

I have everything I need.

I am beautiful on the inside and the outside.

I get better every single day

I am calm and peaceful.

I am grateful for this quiet moment.

I am proud of who I am.

Now let’s take this calm feeling with us into our last song. Breathe deep and relax as you imagine yourself glowing bright like the moon.

I know that I’m so bright

Glowing like the moonlight

Calm and peaceful all night

Glowing like the moonlight

Now I’m feeling alright

Glowing like the moonlight

Mmmmmmmm

Glowing like the moonlight

Breathe deep to fill my chest

Til I’m as full as the moon

Relax and let my body rest

Til I’m as full as the moon

I fill my mind with good thoughts

Til I’m as full as the moon

So grateful now for all I’ve got

I feel as full as the moon

I know that I’m so bright

Glowing like the moonlight

Calm and peaceful all night

Glowing like the moonlight

Now I’m feeling alright

Glowing like the moonlight

Mmmmmmmm

Glowing like the moonlight

Thank you for listening, singing, and saying affirmations today. Be sure to let me know what some of your favorite Like You songs are so I can try to include them in the next Music and Affirmations episode. Or send in a voice message saying your favorite affirmation for me to play on the show. I can’t wait to spend some time together again soon. Until then, I like you, I’m proud of you, and I’m glad we are friends. Have a happy and peaceful day.

Like You is a production of Perpetual Motion. It is made possible by our subscribers on Patreon and Apple Podcasts. Become a supporter by visiting Patreon.com/likeyoupodcast, or by tapping “subscribe” on our show page in Apple Podcasts. You can also tell your friends about the show or leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcasts. Like You is written and hosted by me, Noah Glenn. I also composed and performed the Like You theme music and other music that appeared in the episode. Our podcast cover art was illustrated by Mia Saine. Our episode art is created by Lindsey Glenn. Grownups can find more information about Like You by visiting our website at likeyoupodcast.com. Thanks for listening.