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My friend, thank you for joining me today on Drift Off.

So lay back and relax, and let's get ready to go on this sleepy journey together.

I'm going. Tonight we're going to embark on a journey of relaxation as we prepare both body and mind for a restful snooze. I'll be reading for you a delightful short story by Canada's most treasured authors,

Lucy Maude Montgomery, the author of the beloved Anne of Green Gable series. Her work encapsulates

her talent for creating vivid imagery while evoking a sense of nostalgia.

So I've chosen to read for you, Birdie's New Year, and I hope you enjoy it.

Before we begin, take a moment to settle into your cozy bed so you can feel comfortable

as you begin to unwind and let go of the stressors of the day.

And going at your own pace and rhythm, begin by taking a few slow, deep breaths, to give signal to your body and mind that it is safe to relax

and let go.

So breathing into a comfortable fullness and then holding the breath for a count of three, and then releasing the breathfully on the exhale.

So you can do this a few times help you ease into restful sleep.

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