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A good way of forming a healthy 
habit of meditation is to tie it

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to some other activity. 
If you can do it right after 

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your first cup of coffee or 
after you get out of the shower 

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every morning, it becomes way 
easier to do. 

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When we connect 2 normal 
activities together in our mind,

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it becomes easier to meditate 
regularly. 

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Remind yourself of that today as
you work your way through this 

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meditation. 
OK, let's begin by getting 

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comfortable, taking a few nice 
big deep breaths, and when 

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you're ready, allow your eyes to
slowly close. 

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Now take a moment to consider 
this verse. 

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And when I awake, I will find 
you nearby. 

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And again. 
And when I awake, I will find 

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you nearby. 
Now bring your attention to the 

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way the breath feels and take a 
few deep breaths. 

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Gently expand the chest on the 
inhale and then let the body 

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soften on the exhale. 
With each breath, there's new 

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life entering the body. 
As you breathe, begin to soften 

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the body, starting at the top of
the head. 

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Allow the shoulders to fall away
from the ears. 

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Feel gravity push the body down 
into the chair. 

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Now gently bring your awareness 
to the space around the body. 

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Feel the air on the skin, notice
the temperature of the air, 

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and now gently move your 
awareness to the heartbeat. 

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Allow the rhythm of the 
heartbeat to relax the body. 

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Let your awareness rest deeper 
in the presence of God. 

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Simply let go. 
Now consciously begin to relax 

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your muscles. 
Begin to notice how the body 

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feels 
just scanning the body from the 

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head down to the toes. 
Consciously relaxing any areas 

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of tightness or tension. 
Take a few big deep breaths in. 

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Notice how the breath changes 
the body, 

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just relaxing and releasing, 
allowing your body to totally 

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let go. 
If the thoughts take you away, 

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that's OK. 
Thoughts are a normal part of 

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meditation. 
You aren't holding on to the 

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thoughts or the feelings, you're
just allowing them to bubble up 

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and out. 
You're releasing those thoughts 

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to God. 
Now for a moment or two, allow 

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your awareness to rest deeper 
into God's love. 

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Take this verse with you and 
when I awake I will find you 

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nearby. 
Slowly bring your awareness back

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to the body and when you feel 
ready, allow your eyes to open. 

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Take a moment to notice how your
body feels. 

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I hope you feel a little better.
We'll see you again to Morrow 

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with Hope, Mindfulness and 
prayer. 

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Remember, be easy with yourself.