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support and I hope you sleep well tonight. Good evening and welcome to the sleepy bookshelf

where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

I'm Elizabeth, your host. It is so lovely to have you here with me tonight.

This evening we are returning to Anne's House of Dreams. But before that, let's take a minute to prepare for a restful sleep.

Wherever you are, notice how nice it feels to close your eyes after a long day.

Begin to breathe deeply and evenly, in through your nose and out through your mouth.

With each breath, you are actively calming your body and mind.

You are melting away the stresses of the day,

and you are telling yourself to slow down and prepare for sleep.

Focus on where you are right now and release any thoughts that might be creeping up about today or tomorrow.

Keep coming back to your breath and the sound of my voice.

And as you do that, I'll recap our last episode.

Anne and Gilbert decided to stay in four winds for Christmas, so Marilla, Mrs. Rachel and the twins, came to stay with them.

Marilla had never been so far from Green Gables and had certainly never eaten a Christmas dinner outside of her own home.

Captain Jim and Miss Cornelia came along too,

and Gilbert sat and kept them entertained, or vice versa, while the food was being prepared.

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