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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 your host, Elizabeth.

It is so lovely to have you here tonight.

This evening we are returning to Treasure Island, but before we do, let's give ourselves some time to be present.

Lie or sit as still as you can.

And cross your legs.

Keep your arms and sides.

Close your eyes and breathe evenly and naturally.

Without changing your breath,

try to focus on 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 if any thoughts creep in just acknowledge them and return to this mantra.

I'm breathing in.

I'm breathing out. While I recap her last episode.

Jim visited the old captain in his room

who begged the boy to bring him some rum.

Jim reluctantly acceded and Bill confessed that he couldn't remain in bed a week because they were sure to find him.

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