Tonight’s storytelling is a tale from Finland called ‘The Princess Mouse’, a retelling by Aaron Shepherd, about a young man named Mikko. According to his family tradition, in order to find a sweetheart, Mikko must cut down a tree and follow to where it points. Mikko’s brother makes his tree fall how he wants, whereas Mikko’s tree seems to have a mind of it’s own. So what will Mikko do when his tree points him into the forest, where all he finds there is a little mouse who gladly offers to be his sweetheart. Well...let’s find outTo learn more about this tale and The Gifts of Story Series by Aaron Shepherd visit  http://www.aaronshep.com/stories/folk.htmlMusic in this episode is 'Shimmering Waves' by JJessepBecome a Drift Off Premium member today and receive: intro and ad-free listening to all episodes access to 2 monthly bonus episodes a monthly guided sleep hypnosis or guided sleep relaxation episodes that link directly to your Spotify account all episodes (regular & premium) linked to your favorite podcast app It's easy! Go sign up at driftoff.supercast.comYou can also support the show by leaving us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts . This really helps our audience grow! Want to learn more about the Drift Off Podcast? Come visit our website! https://www.bedtimestoriesforsleep.comContent Warning Disclaimer: This podcast is a sleep aid for adults. Although many of the stories are family friendly, parents/guardians should always listen to the full episode first in order to decide whether or not the story is appropriate for their young listener.Safety Disclaimer: The content on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a replacement for medical, psychological or professional counselling. Only listen when you can relax safely.