Welcome to Drift Off, bedtime stories to help you unwind, relax, and drift off.

Thank you for joining me, I'm your host Joanne, and it's a pleasure helping you get

restful sleep. You may have noticed that I don't have ads on the podcast, that's because

I want this space to be restful, and instead of reading ads, I'd much rather read you

or relaxing bedtime story. That's why I created this podcast, to offer you a calming, listening

experience where nothing else is needed of you. Only a quiet space where your imagination

can be free to drift off far, far away from your daily obligations and to help you ease

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Tonight's reading is a couple of chapters from the story book David and the Phoenix by

Edward Ormond droid. This was actually a request from one of my amazing listeners. Thank

you Vicki for suggesting this magical story that was written in the 1950s and I hope

you enjoy it. So close your eyes now and begin to relax, connecting with the flow of your

breath. And as you rest here, give yourself permission to release any thoughts, any feelings

that may be lingering from the day, any stories that you may be continuing to relive, or

perhaps lingering thoughts or worries or concerns about something that may be happening

in the future that really doesn't need your attention right now. And allowing yourself

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