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Good evening and welcome to the sleepy bookshelf, where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

I'm Elizabeth, your host.

Thank you for choosing to be here this evening.

Tonight we are returning to House at Poo Corner.

But before we do, let's give ourselves some time to be present.

Lie or sit, very still, uncrossing your legs and keeping your arms by your sides.

Close your eyes and breathe evenly and naturally.

Without changing your breath,

move your focus to the air

coming into your body and leaving it. What is happening to your body while you breathe?

Say quietly to yourself,

I'm breathing in, I'm breathing out,

and use this to stay present

and if any thoughts do creep in

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