The themes of this episode of Mindful Monday include contentment and gratitude, adaptation to change, resilience, and problem-solving. In our story, Jax struggles to fit in after moving to Charlottetown. He discovers an overgrown, forgotten garden in their backyard. With his mother’s encouragement, he decides to nurture it, creating his own special place. Through gardening, Jax learns the joy of creativity, nature, and hard work, gaining confidence and a sense of belonging. At the same time, the garden becomes a vibrant, communal space, bringing neighbours and friends together.

Our story takes place in a small town on Prince Edward Island, where young Liam, a boy with lots of energy and a love for hockey, faced his fears and learned valuable lessons about calming his mind. One Sunday, after a long day of playing outside with his father and their dogs, Liam struggled to get to sleep, his mind buzzing with worries about school and the dark. His mother gently guides him through his fears, and he has the best rest ever, even without relying on his lucky stinky socks.

The story occurs in a magical meadow, maybe near you. Goldiepaws, a curious and adventurous golden-coloured cat, longs for adventure beyond her familiar surroundings. She embarks on a journey into the forest and discovers a cottage where she encounters three bowls of stew and three beds, each varying in comfort. After eating from the just-right bowl and resting in the coziest bed, she meets the cottage’s owners, a family of kind-hearted Corgis, upon their return.

In this story, Laylie, a young girl who has recently moved to Prince Edward Island, experiences her very first snow day. Accustomed to a warmer climate, she begins her day a little bit scared, unsure of the cold, white blanket that covers her new world. But as the day unfolds, Laylie’s fears are melted away by the kindness of new friends and the fun of crunchy snow.