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Thank you so much for your support. Welcome back, my friend.

I'm your host, Joanne, and tonight we continue our journey through the long winter by Laura Engelswilder.

Before we begin, just a quick reminder that if you'd like to support the podcast and enjoy

an even more peaceful listening experience, you can subscribe to Drift Off Premium.

You'll receive one bonus bedtime story every week, one early access episode, and help keep the show completely ad-free,

so you can drift off without any interruptions.

Now, let's take a few slow breaths together to settle in before the story begins.

Go ahead and find a comfortable position. Allow your body to begin to relax and

soften. Take a deep breath in through your nose, and then let it out slowly through your mouth.

Feel the way of the day begin to melt away.

With each breath, your body becomes softer, quieter, more at ease.

If you'd like, you can imagine the warm glow of a lantern in a cozy cabin,

the gentle crackle of the fire,

and the soft sound of snow

falling outside

you are safe here

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