The Emperor's New Clothes & Bedtime Relaxation

Drift Off - Bedtime Stories for Adults

Joanne D'Amico

Stories For Sleep, Mental Health, Sleep Stories For Grown Ups, Adult Sleep Stories, Alternative Health, Bedtime Stories For Grown Ups, Sleep Stories, Bedtime Stories, Bedtime Stories For Adults, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 27 June 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Tonight's storytelling is a tale by Hans Christian Anderson called 'The Emperor's New Clothes'. This classic tale teaches the importance of telling the truth even if you fear others will think you are foolish. Tonight's episode is part storytelling and part relaxation to help you drift off peacefully.

So go ahead and get all snuggly under the covers and let's get started :)
Sweet dreamzzz...

Music in this episode 'Shimmering Waves' by JJessep via Pond5

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0:00.0	Welcome to Drift Off, bedtime stories to help you unwind, relax and drift off.
0:24.0	Thank you for joining me.
0:25.0	I'm your host Joanne and it's a pleasure helping you get restful sleep.
0:32.0	This week on Drift Off, we're asking you to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a five-star rating and review.
0:40.0	This is a free way to support the podcast while giving you a chance to share what you love about the show.
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1:03.0	We'll be sure to take a look and share some of our fan favorites and upcoming episodes.
1:09.0	Thank you for your support.
1:11.0	It truly is an honor helping you get restful sleep.
1:19.0	Tonight's bedtime story is the classic tale called The Emperor's New Clothes by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.
1:30.0	This tale is about two weavers who promise the Emperor a new suit of clothes.
1:37.0	They say the clothes are invisible to those who are incompetent.
1:42.0	While in reality they make no clothes at all, making everyone believe the clothes are invisible to them.
1:51.0	When the Emperor parades before his subjects in his new clothes, no one dares to say that they do not see any suit of clothes on him
2:01.0	for fear that they will be seen as inadequate and inept until a child cries out, letting everyone know
2:11.0	that the Emperor isn't wearing anything at all.
2:16.0	This episode is part storytelling and part guided relaxation.
2:22.0	So by the end of the story, if you're still awake, you can simply continue listening to the sound of my voice
2:31.0	as I guide you into a calm, relaxed state that will help you drift off peacefully into a sound and restful sleep.
2:45.0	Take a moment now to get comfy.
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