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There's a saying in meditation 
that the present moment contains

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all of your past and all of your
future. 

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In a weird way, it's true. 
When you dwell on what happened 

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or what could happen, you're 
missing what is happening now. 

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Let go of those things that 
aren't in your control. 

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Release them to Jesus. 
God's love can only be felt in 

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the present. 
Your life is happening now, just

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waiting for you to experience 
it. 

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Let's begin by loosening the 
shoulders and the chest, and 

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when you feel ready, just allow 
the eyes to slowly close. 

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Take a moment to consider this 
verse Jesus said to his 

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disciples. 
Don't be worried. 

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Have faith in God and have faith
in me. 

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And again, Jesus said to his 
disciples, don't be worried. 

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Have faith in God and have faith
in me. 

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In your own time, take a few 
nice deep breaths in through the

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nose and out through the mouth. 
Allow the body to let go a 

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little bit more with each 
exhale. 

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Feel the face and the neck 
softening as your body begins to

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relax. 
Notice how your breath softens 

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and relaxes the body. 
Come to that sense of weight in 

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the body, allowing the chair to 
hold the body up. 

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Relax the arms all the way down 
to the hands. 

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Allow the legs to become heavy, 
relaxing all the way down to the

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toes. 
Feel the muscles softening. 

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Allow the natural rhythm of the 
breath to relax the body. 

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Notice the rise and the fall of 
the chest. 

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Just noticing how good it feels 
just to breathe. 

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And now, for a moment or two, 
let your awareness be free. 

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Let it rest. 
As you relax, allow God's 

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presence of peace to wash over 
you. 

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Let your breath fill your body 
and relax your muscles. 

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As your breath relaxes your 
body, bring your attention to 

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the heartbeat. 
Just noticing the quiet rhythm 

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of your heartbeat. 
Allow that rhythm and stillness 

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to calm your mind, to relax your
body. 

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Let go of any feelings of stress
or worry. 

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God is taking care of you. 
Allow those feelings to go. 

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You are safe here. 
And if thoughts take you away, 

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that's OK Be easy with the 
thoughts. 

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Just remember, you can always 
come back to the breath and the 

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heartbeat. 
Let yourself relax and allow God

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to speak to your heart. 
Take this verse with you, Jesus 

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said to his disciples. 
Don't be worried. 

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Have faith in God and have faith
in me. 

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Slowly begin to bring your 
awareness back to the body. 

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Maybe even move your fingers and
toes a little bit. 

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When it feels natural, allow 
your eyes to slowly open. 

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Take another big deep breath in 
and let it out with a sigh. 

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Notice how you feel. 
I hope you feel a little more 

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relaxed. 
We'll see you again tomorrow 

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with hope, mindfulness, and 
prayer.