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Good evening and welcome to the sleepy book shelf

while we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

I'm your host, Elizabeth.

It's a pleasure to be with you this evening.

Tonight we are continuing with Villette.

But first, let's take a moment to relax our minds and bodies.

Wherever you are, give your shoulders a roll, forwards and backwards, however many times feels good for you.

Next, close your eyes and inhale it for one, two, three seconds, and then hold it for one, two, three seconds.

And now exhale for one, two, three seconds.

2. Continue this steady breath

and pay attention to how your body feels without lingering too long.

Just notice each part of your body from your tones right up to your forehead and mindfully

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