1 00:00:00,560 --> 00:00:05,280 You are not some insignificant speck in the universe. 2 00:00:06,800 --> 00:00:14,680 You are God's prized creation. You were specifically designed 3 00:00:14,680 --> 00:00:22,480 by God to be exactly who you are today. 4 00:00:22,480 --> 00:00:29,360 As you meditate, know that you are special and you are loved. 5 00:00:35,640 --> 00:00:40,200 OK, let's begin by getting comfortable. 6 00:00:43,240 --> 00:00:51,760 Take a few nice big deep breaths, and when you're ready, 7 00:00:52,800 --> 00:01:03,400 allow your eyes to slowly close. Take a moment to consider this 8 00:01:03,400 --> 00:01:10,320 first. How precious are your thoughts 9 00:01:10,320 --> 00:01:15,080 about me? Oh God, and when I wake up, you 10 00:01:15,080 --> 00:01:29,510 are still with me? And again, how precious are your 11 00:01:29,510 --> 00:01:31,750 thoughts about me? Oh God. 12 00:01:33,030 --> 00:01:36,790 And when I wake up, you are still with me. 13 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:52,760 Now bring your attention to your breath. 14 00:01:55,280 --> 00:02:09,930 Just a soft, easy awareness. Notice what it feels like as air 15 00:02:09,930 --> 00:02:15,450 passes in through the nose and then back out through the mouth. 16 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:28,720 Let the breath bring life to your body. 17 00:02:42,460 --> 00:02:51,620 Begin to listen to the sound of your breath, listening to the 18 00:02:51,620 --> 00:03:12,440 inhale and the exhale. On the next exhale, allow the 19 00:03:12,440 --> 00:03:15,800 breath to relax and become natural. 20 00:03:28,740 --> 00:03:32,980 Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body. 21 00:03:36,780 --> 00:03:41,940 You're making space to notice God's presence in your life. 22 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:58,680 When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat. 23 00:04:08,580 --> 00:04:13,420 Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your 24 00:04:13,420 --> 00:04:29,540 body. Feel the presence of God in this 25 00:04:29,540 --> 00:04:35,820 space. Let go of control and rest into 26 00:04:35,820 --> 00:04:59,080 the arms of God. When it feels comfortable, take 27 00:04:59,080 --> 00:05:15,450 a few nice deep breaths in, really making a point to expand 28 00:05:15,450 --> 00:05:32,650 the body and expand the chest. Notice how the breath makes you 29 00:05:32,650 --> 00:05:47,200 feel. Now let the breath begin to 30 00:05:47,200 --> 00:05:56,650 settle. As your breath begins to settle, 31 00:05:57,970 --> 00:06:18,790 allow the body to become heavy. Notice any sensations in the 32 00:06:18,790 --> 00:06:24,110 body. See if you're holding on to any 33 00:06:24,110 --> 00:06:33,990 tension. Maybe the body is tight, or 34 00:06:33,990 --> 00:06:38,080 maybe it's not. Either is OK. 35 00:06:46,360 --> 00:06:51,440 You're just scanning the body looking for any areas of 36 00:06:51,440 --> 00:06:54,920 tightness and letting them release. 37 00:07:02,480 --> 00:07:09,040 And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to 38 00:07:09,040 --> 00:07:12,400 the feelings in the body and the breath. 39 00:07:22,640 --> 00:07:35,970 Your body knows how to relax. You don't have to think about it 40 00:07:36,370 --> 00:07:41,410 for it to happen. You are simply uncovering the 41 00:07:41,410 --> 00:08:03,200 calm that was always present. Let your awareness rest in the 42 00:08:03,200 --> 00:08:20,540 arms of God. Take this verse with you. 43 00:08:22,740 --> 00:08:26,740 How precious are your thoughts about me, O God? 44 00:08:28,020 --> 00:08:31,780 And when I wake up, you are still with me. 45 00:08:44,920 --> 00:08:51,960 Slowly bring your awareness back to the body and when you feel 46 00:08:51,960 --> 00:09:01,320 ready, allow your eyes to open. Take a moment to notice how your 47 00:09:01,320 --> 00:09:06,480 body feels. I hope you feel a little better. 48 00:09:08,880 --> 00:09:13,560 We'll see you again tomorrow with Hope, Mindfulness and 49 00:09:13,560 --> 00:09:19,160 prayer. Remember, be easy with yourself.