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

restful sleep. You may have noticed that I don't have ads on the podcast, that's because

I want this space to be restful. And instead of reading ads, I'd much rather read you

or relaxing bedtime story. That's why I created this podcast, to offer you a calming,

listening experience where nothing else is needed of you. Only a quiet space where your

imagination can be free to drift off far, far away from your daily obligations and to help

you ease into a restful night's sleep. So if you're enjoying the show and want to support the

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Tonight's story is called The Story of the Needle, a Filipino fairy tale about a boy who has one

wish to be able to help his parents for a very poor. One day, after many adventures,

the boy's wish comes true, not only does he end up helping his parents, but he also ends up

becoming a king.

So before we begin with the storytelling, take a moment to settle into your sleep space so that

you feel comfortable and at ease. For many, it can be a bit of a challenge,

quieting the mind or relaxing the body when you first crawl into bed at night.

So tonight, I would like to begin our bedtime storytelling in a different way.

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