Welcome to Drift Off, Bedtime Stories to help you relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep.

I'm your host Joanne, and I'm so glad you're here.

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And I'm so happy to share that Drift Off was chosen by Apple Podcasts for their sleep essentials collection,

featuring some of the very best shows to help listeners unwind, rest, and fall asleep more easily.

If Drift-Off has been helping you relax, it would mean so much

if you shared it with someone who might need a little extra calm in their day too.

Now, before we settle in with tonight's reading,

let's take a few moments to get comfortable.

If you have your sleep essentials nearby, perhaps a cozy blanket, a soft pillow, or warm drink by your bedside.

Gather them close and make yourself comfortable.

Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose and gently exhale through your mouth.

Let your shoulders soften and allow your body to begin to unwind.

Imagine yourself in a small, snow-covered cabin on a quiet winter night.

The wind outside has grown still, and the world is blanketed in soft, shimmering white.

The gentle glow of lamplight flickers against the wooden walls

and the faint crackle of a fire

warms the air around you.

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