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When we meditate, we don't try 
to change anything. 

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We simply observe and pay 
attention to what's happening 

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around us and what's happening 
inside of us. 

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By doing this, we createspace in
our being and that invites God 

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to fill us with His Spirit. 
OK, let's begin by taking a few 

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seconds to consciously relax the
body, and when you're ready, 

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allow your eyes to slowly close.
Now take a moment to consider 

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this verse. 
God make a fresh start in me. 

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And again, God, make a fresh 
start in me. 

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Gently bring your awareness to 
any sensations you're feeling. 

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Just noticing the sensations on 
the body. 

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Maybe it's the air on the skin 
or the weight of the body in the

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chair just noticing and 
welcoming these sensations as 

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part of the meditation. 
Notice the rise and the fall of 

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the chest as you breathe. 
Follow the breath and notice how

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it changes your body, the 
inhales expanding the body and 

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filling it up with life, and the
exhales relaxing the body, 

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letting go. 
Follow the breath as it comes in

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through the nose and then goes 
back out through the mouth. 

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You don't have to do anything. 
It's natural and effortless. 

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Your body knows how to relax. 
You are simply unearthing the 

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calm that was already there. 
This is a safe place of love and

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deep rest. 
Allow your mind to take refuge 

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in God. 
When it feels comfortable, go 

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ahead and take a few deep 
breaths in nice and easy. 

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Let the breath settle and become
natural and bring your attention

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to the space in the room. 
Not thinking too hard about it, 

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just becoming aware of your body
and your surroundings. 

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Feel the chair beneath you, Pay 
attention to the position of 

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your body. 
Make sure that you're 

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comfortable. 
Notice the state of your mind. 

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Does the mind feel calm? 
Does it feel restless? 

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Both are OK, 
just a simple easy noticing. 

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Just noticing the space, almost 
like you're an observer. 

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Notice the gentle sound of your 
breath coming in and going out, 

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deepening the inhales and 
extending the exhales, letting 

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the body rest. 
Just relax. 

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Take this verse with you. 
God, make a fresh start in me. 

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When you feel ready, slowly 
bring your awareness back to the

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breath and allow your eyes to 
open. 

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Take a few deep breaths in 
through the nose and out through

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the mouth. 
Notice how you feel. 

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I hope you feel a little more 
relaxed. 

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We'll see you again tomorrow 
with hope, mindfulness, and 

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prayer.