In times of trouble, going back to your childhood roots can provide a welcome escape. In the past, Steve Burns, who played Steve on the delightful kids show Blue’s Clues, has stepped in to give us hugs and other comforts. And man, have we needed them. Today, Steve invites us to take a nice deep breath with him. Breathing, bird song, and a little tea/coffee with Steve won’t change the perils of the world, but they sure might make you feel less alone.
You can check out this latest bit of soothing Steve energy in the comforting video below.
Honestly, Blue’s Clues Steve is a master at his craft of warmth. He manages to offer some cathartic understanding without even saying a word. And he invites you to breathe with him but in a very casual way that doesn’t make you feel at all silly for finding a little welcome peace in this video. It’s a really well-done offer of long-distance comfort.
Who knew the cheerful host of a low-stakes series about a blue puppy could have such immense resonance? Before making his big come back to social media, Blue’s Clues Steve Burns shared the following message with those who’d watched him on their screens:
You remember how, when we were younger, we used to run around and hang out with Blue and find clues and talk to Mr. Salt and freak out about the mail and do all the fun stuff? And then one day, I was like, ‘Oh hey, guess what? Big news. I’m leaving!’… Can we just talk about that? Because I realize that was kind of abrupt… I mean, we started out with clues, and now, it’s what? Student loans, and jobs, and families?…I guess I just wanted to say that after all these years, I never forgot you. Ever. And I’m super glad we’re still friends.
At the time, that really made us feel seen and emotional. It seems like Steve is taking that friend-responsibility very seriously these days. It’s good to know that no matter what, we’ll be able to join Steve to find our next clue about what to do in the world… or at least to carve out a little space to rest. Blue’s Clues may be just a distant memory for us, but Steve helps us feel like kids again. And who doesn’t need to feel like everything will be okay for a little bit of time? You can catch all of Steve’s super nice videos and Blue’s Clues callback on his TikTok and Instagram channels. He says he’s not out to be the next Mr. Rogers, but he’s definitely giving off those vibes
Thanks for the breathing and the love, Steve!
