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Self esteem can be hard to 
cultivate. 

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It can feel like you're trying 
to convince yourself of your own

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worth. 
But the truth is, God made you 

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to be who you are. 
He loves you, and He always has.

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As you meditate today, rest with
the one who loves you. 

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Remember that as you learn to 
love yourself as God does. 

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OK, let's begin by consciously 
relaxing the body, and when 

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

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As your body begins to settle, 
take a moment to consider this 

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verse. 
For the Father himself loves you

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dearly because you love me and 
believe that I came from God. 

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And again, for the Father 
himself loves you dearly, 

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because you love me and believe 
that I came from God. 

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In your own time, take a few 
nice deep breaths in through the

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nose and out through the mouth. 
Allow the body to let go a 

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little bit more with each 
exhale. 

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Feel the face and the neck 
softening as your body begins to

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relax. 
Notice how your breath softens 

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and relaxes the body. 
Come to that sense of weight in 

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the body, allowing the chair to 
hold the body up. 

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Relax the arms all the way down 
to the hands. 

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Allow the legs to become heavy, 
relaxing all the way down to the

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toes. 
Feel the muscles softening. 

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Allow the natural rhythm of the 
breath to relax the body. 

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Notice the rise and the fall of 
the chest. 

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Just noticing how good it feels 
just to breathe. 

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And now, for a moment or two, 
let your awareness be free. 

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Let it rest. 
Bring your attention to the 

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feeling of the breath. 
Let it settle into a natural 

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rhythm, effortless and easy. 
Notice how good it feels just to

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breathe 
with each inhale, Let your body 

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fill up with new life. 
With each exhale, release and 

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let your body relax. 
Feel your feet on the floor and 

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the weight of your body in the 
chair. 

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Now gently bring your attention 
to your emotions, just noticing 

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the feelings that you brought 
with you today. 

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Not engaging with the emotions, 
just noticing them. 

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As an observer, remember that 
you can leave those feelings 

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right where they are. 
Just allow those thoughts to 

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bubble up and out. 
Remember, today is a new day 

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with new opportunities. 
God is working in your life. 

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Take this verse with you, for 
the Father himself loves you 

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dearly because you love me and 
believe that I came from God. 

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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.