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#3486 Day 1: Morning Anxiety Meditations for a Calm Start to Your Day Mar 28, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Day 1. Today, we begin at the Threshold. In our high-speed world, we often live in the "future-tripping" mind—exhausting ourselves with scenarios that haven't happened yet. We are reaching back 5,000 years to the First Civilizations of Sumer to learn how to land our energy and build an internal sanctuary as durable as stone.

In today's episode:

Ancient Insight: Discover how the first city-builders used the "Now" to create a civilization that lasted millennia.

The Protocol: A tactile visualization of the "Clay Tablet of the Mind" to reset your mental scripts.

"The future is a thought-form; the only thing real is the ground beneath your feet."

This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Morning Anxiety Rituals for a Calm Start to Your Day,"

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THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - THE ARTIFACT HUNT

Each day, find one physical object in your home that has "weight" and "texture"—a stone, a heavy book, a piece of wood—and hold it for 60 seconds to anchor your senses.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION:

Ground yourself in peace.

Day 2: AFFIRMATION:

"I am the steady ground upon which my life is built."

Day 3: EARTH INHALE BREATH

Inhale. Inhale for 4, imagining breath rising from the soles of your feet; hold for 4, feeling the weight of your hips; exhale for 8, sighing out the future.

Day 4: PRITHVI EARTH MUDRA

Touch the tip of the ring finger to the thumb. This encourages stability and physical healing.

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS:

First chake to feel grounded. Color is red. Element is earth

Day 6: ANXIETY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION:

Combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:

Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS

Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!

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Day 6: The Great Alignment - (Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts) Mar 27, 2026

Show notes

On Day 6 of The Anchor of Now, we reach the peak of our practice: Integration. Throughout the week, we've learned to ground, rest, and activate our power. Today, we layer these techniques together—the Jnana Mudra, the Solar Plexus fire, and Box Breathing—to create a state of "Unbroken Flow." When we integrate our physical, energetic, and mental anchors, the future stops being a threat and simply becomes the next moment of your presence.

In today's episode:

Insight: Why "Presence" is the ultimate coordinator of your life.

Practice: A layered meditation combining hand mudras and chakra focus.

Emotional Arc: Moving from fragmented worry to unified strength.

This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts," episodes 2791-2797.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - INNER WISDOM QUEST

At the end of each day, reflect on three of your best qualities. Honor your qualities with gratitude.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION:

Stop self-limiting thoughts.

Day 2: AFFIRMATION:

"Everything I need is within me."

Day 3: WISDOM BREATH

Inhale: listen to your inner wisdom. Exhale: release self-doubt

Day 4: JNANA MUDRA

Touch thumb to index finger to cultivate inner wisdom.

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS:

Third chakra located at your abdominal region. The element is fire, the color is yellow, and the quality is zest for life.

Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION:

Combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:

Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.

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WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST

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Day 5: Reclaiming Your Inner Power - (Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts) Mar 26, 2026

Show notes

On Day 5 of The Anchor of Now, we move from the stillness of the first two chakras into the radiant energy of the Third Chakra, the Manipura or Solar Plexus. This is the seat of your "will," your "I can," and your personal power. When we worry about the future, we often feel powerless, as if we are at the mercy of circumstances. Today, we stoke the inner fire to remind you that while you cannot control the future, you are the master of your response to it.

In today's episode:

Insight: Why "choosing" the present moment is the ultimate act of power.

Practice: A "Sun Breath" visualization to radiate confidence from your center.

Chakra Focus: Activating the yellow energy of the Solar Plexus for courage and boundaries.

This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts," episodes 2791-2797.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - INNER WISDOM QUEST

At the end of each day, reflect on three of your best qualities. Honor your qualities with gratitude.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION:

Stop self-limiting thoughts.

Day 2: AFFIRMATION:

"Everything I need is within me."

Day 3: WISDOM BREATH

Inhale: listen to your inner wisdom. Exhale: release self-doubt

Day 4: JNANA MUDRA

Touch thumb to index finger to cultivate inner wisdom.

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS:

Third chakra located at your abdominal region. The element is fire, the color is yellow, and the quality is zest for life.

Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION:

Combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:

Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST

SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.

SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.

All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.

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Day 4: Stop Mental Fog - (Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts) Mar 25, 2026

Show notes

On Day 4 of The Anchor of Now, we transition into the emotional arc of Clarity. After landing, resting, and grounding, we are now steady enough to look at our lives without the blur of anxiety. Today, we introduce the Jnana Mudra, the ancient "Seal of Wisdom," to bridge the gap between our personal energy and the universal flow of presence.

In today's episode:

Mudra: Detailed guidance on the Jnana Mudra for focus and knowledge.

This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts," episodes 2791-2797.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - INNER WISDOM QUEST

At the end of each day, reflect on three of your best qualities. Honor your qualities with gratitude.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION:

Stop self-limiting thoughts.

Day 2: AFFIRMATION:

"Everything I need is within me."

Day 3: WISDOM BREATH

Inhale: listen to your inner wisdom. Exhale: release self-doubt

Day 4: JNANA MUDRA

Touch thumb to index finger to cultivate inner wisdom.

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS:

Third chakra located at your abdominal region. The element is fire, the color is yellow, and the quality is zest for life.

Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION:

Combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:

Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST

SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.

SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.

All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.

FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST

Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:

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Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Day 3: Tense to Tranquil - (Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts) Mar 24, 2026

Show notes

On Day 3 of The Anchor of Now, we move from "Rest" into the active energy of Grounding. Confidence isn't about being the loudest person in the room; it's about having a nervous system that feels safe enough to be seen. Today, we combine the stability of the Root Chakra with a specialized Confidence Breath designed to shift you out of "shrinking" mode and into your full, authentic stature.

This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts," episodes 2791-2797.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - INNER WISDOM QUEST

At the end of each day, reflect on three of your best qualities. Honor your qualities with gratitude.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION:

Stop self-limiting thoughts.

Day 2: AFFIRMATION:

"Everything I need is within me."

Day 3: WISDOM BREATH

Inhale: listen to your inner wisdom. Exhale: release self-doubt

Day 4: JNANA MUDRA

Touch thumb to index finger to cultivate inner wisdom.

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS:

Third chakra located at your abdominal region. The element is fire, the color is yellow, and the quality is zest for life.

Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION:

Combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:

Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST

SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.

SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.

All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.

FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST

Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:

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Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Day 2: Finding Inner Abundance - (Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts) Mar 23, 2026

Show notes

In our second session, we turn our gaze inward to the vast, quiet landscape of the soul. Often, we search for completion in the world around us—in our achievements, our possessions, or the approval of others. Gyana Yoga invites us to flip the script. Today is about recognizing that you are not a vessel to be filled, but a fountain that is already overflowing.

As you settle into your practice, feel the weight of your body supported by the earth. Let the breath move through you like a gentle tide, clearing away the dust of external expectations. We are practicing the art of Atma-Bodha, or self-knowledge, discovering that the peace, strength, and clarity you seek aren't destinations to reach—they are the very fabric of your being.

This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts," episodes 2791-2797.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - INNER WISDOM QUEST

At the end of each day, reflect on three of your best qualities. Honor your qualities with gratitude.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION:

Stop self-limiting thoughts.

Day 2: AFFIRMATION:

"Everything I need is within me."

Day 3: WISDOM BREATH

Inhale: listen to your inner wisdom. Exhale: release self-doubt

Day 4: JNANA MUDRA

Touch thumb to index finger to cultivate inner wisdom.

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS:

Third chakra located at your abdominal region. The element is fire, the color is yellow, and the quality is zest for life.

Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION:

Combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:

Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST

SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.

SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.

All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.

FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST

Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:

sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/

SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP

2-Week's Free Access on iOS

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone

Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Day 1: Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts Guided Meditation Mar 22, 2026

Show notes

Welcome. Close your eyes for a moment and take a deep, settling breath. In this space, there is nothing you need to do, nothing you need to fix, and nowhere else you need to be. You are simply here, arriving at the doorstep of your own inner wisdom.

Gyana Yoga is often called the path of the heart's intellect. It is a gentle invitation to look past the busy surface of your life—the roles you play, the thoughts that flutter by, and the emotions that come and go like the tide—to find the steady, unchanging light of awareness that lives at your center. This isn't about studying ancient texts or gathering more information; it is about remembering the truth of who you already are.

In our time together, we will lean into the power of inquiry and the beauty of discernment. We'll practice sitting in that quiet space where the "real" meets the "unreal," learning to distinguish between the noise of the world and the deep, resonant pulse of your own essence.

This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Let Go of Self-Limiting Thoughts," episodes 2791-2797.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - INNER WISDOM QUEST

At the end of each day, reflect on three of your best qualities. Honor your qualities with gratitude.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION:

Stop self-limiting thoughts.

Day 2: AFFIRMATION:

"Everything I need is within me."

Day 3: WISDOM BREATH

Inhale: listen to your inner wisdom. Exhale: release self-doubt

Day 4: JNANA MUDRA

Touch thumb to index finger to cultivate inner wisdom.

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS:

Third chakra located at your abdominal region. The element is fire, the color is yellow, and the quality is zest for life.

Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION:

Combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:

Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST

SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.

SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.

All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.

FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST

Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:

sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/

SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP

2-Week's Free Access on iOS

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone

Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

#3485 Day 7: The Unbroken Mind: Embodying Presence - (Overcoming Future Anxiety: The Power of Now) Mar 21, 2026

Show notes

We have reached the finale of our series, The Anchor of Now. After a week of landing, resting, grounding, protecting, nurturing, and surrendering, we arrive at the final emotional arc: Embody. Today is not about practicing a technique; it is about becoming the practice. We move from "doing" meditation to "being" meditative.

Drawing on the neuroscience of neuroplasticity, we reflect on the week's journey and solidify our new foundation.

In today's episode:

Science: Neuroplasticity—how you have literally rewired your brain this week.

Insight: The joy of Being.

Reflection: A guided journey through your 7-day transformation.

This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Overcoming Future Anxiety: The Power of Now," episodes 3479-3485.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - 5-4-3-2-1 SENSORY CHALLENGE

When your mind races toward the future, stop and name:

5 things you see
4 things you feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste

Goal: Find one "micro-beauty" daily—a tiny detail you usually miss while worrying.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION: Breaking Your Worry Loop

Day 2: AFFIRMATION: "I am safe in the stillness of right now."

Day 3: 4-4-4-4 BOX BREATHING:

Inhale 4. Hold 4. Exhale 4. Pause 4. Repeat 4 times.

Day 4: APANA VAYU MUDRA

"Life-Saver" mudra because of its profound ability to soothe the heart and calm a racing nervous system. Hold your index finger down so the tip touches the fleshy mound at the base of your thumb. Bring the tips of your middle finger and ring finger to touch the tip of your thumb. Extend your pinky straight out.

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS: First chakra to feel grounded

Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION: combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: closure

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST

SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.

SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.

All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.

FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST

Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:

sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/

SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP

2-Week's Free Access on iOS

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone

Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

#3484 Day 6: The Power of Surrender (Overcoming Future Anxiety: The Power of Now) Mar 20, 2026

Show notes

On Day 6, we reach the pivotal emotional arc of Surrender. Surrender is often misunderstood as giving up, but in the world of mindfulness, it is the ultimate power move. It is the brave act of dropping your internal resistance to what is. Today, we integrate every tool we've practiced this week—the Prithvi Mudra, the Apana Vayu Mudra, and Box Breathing—to create a state of total emotional fluidity.

In today's episode:

Science: The "Resistance Tax"—how fighting reality drains your biological resources.

Insight: Eckhart Tolle's "Yielding" technique for dissolving the ego's anxiety.

Integration: Combining our weekly anchors into one seamless practice.

This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Overcoming Future Anxiety: The Power of Now," episodes 3479-3485.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - 5-4-3-2-1 SENSORY CHALLENGE

When your mind races toward the future, stop and name:

5 things you see
4 things you feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste

Goal: Find one "micro-beauty" daily—a tiny detail you usually miss while worrying.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION: Breaking Your Worry Loop

Day 2: AFFIRMATION: "I am safe in the stillness of right now."

Day 3: 4-4-4-4 BOX BREATHING:

Inhale 4. Hold 4. Exhale 4. Pause 4. Repeat 4 times.

Day 4: APANA VAYU MUDRA

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS: First chakra to feel grounded

Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION: combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: closure

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST

SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.

SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.

All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.

FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST

Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:

sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/

SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP

2-Week's Free Access on iOS

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone

Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

#3483 Day 5: Heal Your Nervous System (Overcoming Future Anxiety: The Power of Now) Mar 19, 2026

Show notes

On Day 5 of The Anchor of Now, we explore the emotional arc of Nurture. Often, when we worry about the future, we treat ourselves harshly, as if we can "scare" our way into being prepared. Today, we return to the Muladhara (Root) Chakra with a softer lens. By combining the science of the Vagus nerve with Eckhart Tolle's wisdom on "Being," we learn that the most productive thing we can do for our future is to deeply nurture our present state.

In today's episode:

Science: How the Vagus nerve acts as the body's internal "nurturer."

Insight: Why your "Being" is more important than your "Doing."

Practice: A soothing visualization to wrap your awareness in comfort and safety.

This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Overcoming Future Anxiety: The Power of Now," episodes 3479-3485.

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - 5-4-3-2-1 SENSORY CHALLENGE

When your mind races toward the future, stop and name:

5 things you see
4 things you feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell
1 thing you taste

Goal: Find one "micro-beauty" daily—a tiny detail you usually miss while worrying.

THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY

Day 1: VISUALIZATION: Breaking Your Worry Loop

Day 2: AFFIRMATION: "I am safe in the stillness of right now."

Day 3: 4-4-4-4 BOX BREATHING:

Inhale 4. Hold 4. Exhale 4. Pause 4. Repeat 4 times.

Day 4: APANA VAYU MUDRA

Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS: First chakra to feel grounded

Day 6: WORRY RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION: combining the week's techniques

Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: closure

SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST

SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.

SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.

All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.

FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST

Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:

sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/

SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP

2-Week's Free Access on iOS

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone

Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.