1 00:00:00,200 --> 00:00:05,680 Gratitude opens your heart to be able to see and recognize all 2 00:00:05,680 --> 00:00:10,440 the good things in your life. When you're thankful, you become 3 00:00:10,440 --> 00:00:14,240 more aware of the things that you would normally overlook. 4 00:00:15,320 --> 00:00:21,440 Gratitude just makes us better. It brings new life to your soul. 5 00:00:24,080 --> 00:00:32,600 Let's begin by noticing the weight of the body, allowing the 6 00:00:32,600 --> 00:00:43,480 body to relax into the chair, and as the body begins to relax, 7 00:00:44,520 --> 00:00:53,800 allow your eyes to close. Take a moment to consider this 8 00:00:53,800 --> 00:00:58,800 verse. He fills my years with good 9 00:00:58,800 --> 00:01:03,120 things, and I am made young again like the eagle. 10 00:01:10,870 --> 00:01:17,350 And again he fills my years with good things, and I am made young 11 00:01:17,350 --> 00:01:38,760 again like the eagle. Now gently bring your awareness 12 00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:45,960 to the breath. Allow your breath to deepen and 13 00:01:45,960 --> 00:01:57,800 fill the lungs. Big deep breath in and then 14 00:01:57,800 --> 00:02:01,200 taking twice as long on the exhale. 15 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:16,720 Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly, and then exhale, 16 00:02:17,680 --> 00:02:27,910 controlling the breath. Allow yourself to be here in 17 00:02:27,910 --> 00:02:36,670 this moment. This is all that matters right 18 00:02:36,670 --> 00:02:44,240 now. Whatever you need to let go of, 19 00:02:45,760 --> 00:02:50,720 let it go. Release it to God. 20 00:03:00,730 --> 00:03:05,450 Today is a new day with new opportunities. 21 00:03:14,760 --> 00:03:21,080 Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your 22 00:03:21,080 --> 00:03:36,660 Creator who loves you. Deep breath in through the nose 23 00:03:38,780 --> 00:03:52,890 and out through the mouth. Remember, this is a place of 24 00:03:52,890 --> 00:03:57,920 love. Let this practice be whatever 25 00:03:57,920 --> 00:04:05,480 you need it to be. God's calming presence is always 26 00:04:05,640 --> 00:04:16,740 accessible to you. Let your awareness rest in the 27 00:04:16,740 --> 00:04:41,000 loving presence of God. With a gentle curiosity, begin 28 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:59,040 to notice the breath. Make the breath deep and full of 29 00:04:59,040 --> 00:05:05,040 life. Allow that fresh air to fill up 30 00:05:05,080 --> 00:05:11,080 the lungs and then relax the body as you exhale. 31 00:05:30,840 --> 00:05:36,880 Let your body become heavy as your mind continues to relax. 32 00:05:39,440 --> 00:05:42,920 You are exactly where you need to be. 33 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:09,280 And now come to the heartbeat. Maybe even listen for its 34 00:06:09,280 --> 00:06:26,330 rhythm, just relaxing and releasing. 35 00:06:36,900 --> 00:06:41,940 If the thoughts take you away, that's OK. 36 00:06:43,820 --> 00:06:49,480 When it's easy, bring your awareness back to the heartbeat. 37 00:07:03,480 --> 00:07:09,560 Just listen to your heartbeat and the gentle sound of your 38 00:07:09,560 --> 00:07:25,950 breath. Let your breath act as an anchor 39 00:07:26,310 --> 00:07:29,790 to this moment and this practice. 40 00:07:41,520 --> 00:07:49,560 With each breath, allow yourself to rest further into the calm of 41 00:07:49,560 --> 00:08:06,700 God's love. Take this verse with you. 42 00:08:08,740 --> 00:08:13,900 He fills my years with good things and I'm made young again 43 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:31,720 like the eagle. When it feels natural, bring 44 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:38,760 your awareness back to the room, just noticing the room with a 45 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:44,680 gentle appreciation. And when you're ready, allow 46 00:08:44,680 --> 00:08:50,480 your eyes to slowly open. Take a moment to notice how you 47 00:08:50,480 --> 00:08:53,600 feel. I hope you feel a little more 48 00:08:53,600 --> 00:08:56,800 relaxed. We'll see you again to Morrow 49 00:08:57,480 --> 00:08:59,120 for another day of hope.