Welcome to your very first Drift Back Sunday episode.

Starting tonight and every Sunday evening moving forward,

I'm going to be unlocking a favorite journey from my archive

to help you release the thoughts of the weekend and ease into the new week.

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Prefer tonight, take a deep breath, get comfortable, and let's settle in.

Hello everyone and welcome.

I'm Joanne and I'm so glad you're here with me tonight.

If you're new here, a warm welcome to you.

Tonight's storytelling will take you on a peaceful journey

with a modified version of Hans Christian Anderson's

timeless tale called What the Moon Saw. If you're feeling anxious or worried, or perhaps restless,

and needs some help winding down, this modified version has been crafted to help soothe and calm your mind

so you can drift off feeling more calm and at ease.

In this unique adaptation, we'll journey alongside the moon as it traverses the night sky over a stretch of 15 evenings.

Each evening will be a new chapter that will gently guide your mind to a place of peace

and tranquility. You'll be whisked away by the serene imagery and visualizations.

These are powerful tools for anxiety relief.

They allow your mind to focus on positive calming scenes, diverting your attention from anxious

thoughts or worries, helping you feel safe so you can drift into a restful night's sleep.

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