1 00:00:00,760 --> 00:00:05,120 You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself. 2 00:00:09,560 --> 00:00:14,080 Speaking to yourself in a kind and generous way can bring 3 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:25,460 positive change. Life is hard, so give yourself 4 00:00:25,460 --> 00:00:28,540 the space to grow and make mistakes. 5 00:00:36,960 --> 00:00:41,720 Today, as you meditate, focus on what God says about you. 6 00:00:43,400 --> 00:00:48,560 And what God says about you is that you're His and you are 7 00:00:48,560 --> 00:00:59,100 loved. OK, let's begin by getting 8 00:00:59,100 --> 00:01:02,940 comfortable and taking a few deep breaths. 9 00:01:07,800 --> 00:01:14,200 As you begin to feel your body releasing, allow your eyes to 10 00:01:14,200 --> 00:01:22,800 slowly close. Now take a moment to consider 11 00:01:22,800 --> 00:01:28,320 this verse. I have loved you, the love that 12 00:01:28,320 --> 00:01:41,840 lasts forever. And again, I have loved you with 13 00:01:41,840 --> 00:02:00,860 a love that lasts forever. Now bring your attention to any 14 00:02:00,860 --> 00:02:03,420 emotions you're carrying with you. 15 00:02:08,500 --> 00:02:15,660 Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy 16 00:02:15,660 --> 00:02:37,040 curiosity. Now take a few deep breaths and 17 00:02:37,040 --> 00:02:41,440 allow the body to relax a little more. 18 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:58,180 With each exhale, with each passing thought, allow 19 00:02:58,180 --> 00:03:02,780 your awareness to rest deeper into God's love. 20 00:03:13,600 --> 00:03:28,110 Now begin to deepen the breath. Inhale slowly and lengthen the 21 00:03:28,110 --> 00:03:43,600 breath and then exhale, letting go of the breath and then right 22 00:03:43,600 --> 00:03:54,080 back into the next inhale. Slow it down and make it deep, 23 00:04:00,890 --> 00:04:05,330 and then exhale. Let the body relax. 24 00:04:20,700 --> 00:04:27,300 Now allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with 25 00:04:27,300 --> 00:04:42,760 it. Give yourself space just to be 26 00:04:42,760 --> 00:05:06,210 who you are, a child of God. Now take a moment to be grateful 27 00:05:07,410 --> 00:05:22,720 for this opportunity to relax. Notice how good it feels just to 28 00:05:22,720 --> 00:05:38,680 be here in this moment. Let go of your worries and focus 29 00:05:38,680 --> 00:06:01,200 your attention on the breath. Nothing else matters right now. 30 00:06:03,680 --> 00:06:09,440 You are here. There is nothing to do but 31 00:06:09,440 --> 00:06:29,520 relax. Allow your body to honor the 32 00:06:29,520 --> 00:06:43,650 natural calm given by God's presence, just listening to the 33 00:06:43,650 --> 00:06:50,330 breath, noticing the rise and the fall of the chest. 34 00:06:58,790 --> 00:07:07,840 Deep breath in, expanding the body and then exhale, letting 35 00:07:07,840 --> 00:07:25,110 your awareness rest. Take another deep breath as you 36 00:07:25,110 --> 00:07:36,390 feel your lungs expand and exhale, following the air back 37 00:07:36,390 --> 00:07:47,150 out through the mouth. The thoughts may take you away, 38 00:07:48,950 --> 00:08:08,080 and that's OK. With each breath, effortlessly 39 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:28,530 rest into the arms of God. Take this verse with you. 40 00:08:30,450 --> 00:08:34,770 I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. 41 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:52,240 Gently bring your awareness back to the feeling of your breath. 42 00:08:53,640 --> 00:08:59,080 Listen to the sound of your breathing and when you're ready, 43 00:09:01,320 --> 00:09:06,960 slowly open your eyes and take another deep breath in. 44 00:09:07,880 --> 00:09:11,920 Give yourself a stretch and sit back and relax. 45 00:09:12,880 --> 00:09:18,440 Remember to take a moment to check in and notice how you 46 00:09:18,440 --> 00:09:21,720 feel. I hope you feel better. 47 00:09:23,160 --> 00:09:27,920 Take care and we'll see you again to Morrow with hope, 48 00:09:28,320 --> 00:09:30,280 mindfulness, and prayer.