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

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Tonight I will be reading a story called The Fertree by Hans Christian Andersen.

This tale is a gentle reminder to enjoy each moment of life, rather than focusing our

thoughts and energy on what we don't have.

We can appreciate all that we do have while enjoying each precious moment.

And so I invite you now to snuggle under the covers and as you begin to settle in,

notice all the places where your body meets the surface below and see if you can let

go into this feeling of finally coming to rest, letting your body soften and release.

As you let go of any thoughts, any concerns from the day and surrendering the weight of

your body as you give yourself permission now to unwind, to relax and eventually to drift

off into a restful night's sleep, enjoying the fullness of this precious moment right

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