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When we're worried about meeting
an upcoming deadline, our mind 

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can sometimes run wild. 
We can get a little carried 

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away, and sometimes our reaction
can be worse than the deadline 

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itself. 
I think when we feel this way, 

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it's important to remember that 
these emotions don't do much to 

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help us. 
They're a natural reaction to 

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our circumstances, but they 
don't make things any easier. 

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When you feel like this, just 
acknowledge those feelings for 

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what they are. 
Just feelings. 

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Take a deep breath in and let it
go. 

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Relax and be easy with yourself.
OK, let's go ahead and get 

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started by getting comfortable 
in your chair. 

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And when you're ready, take a 
few nice deep breaths and allow 

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

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this verse. 
So here's what I've learned 

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through it all. 
Leave all your cares and 

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anxieties at the feet of the 
Lord, and measureless grace will

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strengthen you. 
And again. 

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So here's what I've learned 
through it all. 

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Leave all your cares and 
anxieties at the feet of the 

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Lord, and measureless grace will
strengthen you. 

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Now gently bring your awareness 
to the breath. 

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Allow your breath to deepen and 
fill the lungs. 

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Big deep breath in and then 
taking twice as long on the 

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exhale. 
Let the inhale come easily and 

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effortlessly, and then exhale, 
controlling the breath. 

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Allow yourself to be here in 
this moment. 

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This is all that matters right 
now. 

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Whatever you need to let go of, 
let it go. 

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Release it to God. 
Today is a new day with new 

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opportunities. 
Allow your breath to renew your 

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spirit and connect you to your 
Creator who loves you. 

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Deep breath in through the nose 
and out through the mouth. 

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Remember, this is a place of 
love. 

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Let this practice be whatever 
you need it to be. 

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God's calming presence is always
accessible to you. 

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Let your awareness rest in the 
loving presence of God. 

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With a gentle curiosity, begin 
to notice the breath. 

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Make the breath deep and full of
life. 

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Allow that fresh air to fill up 
the lungs and then relax the 

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body as you exhale. 
Let your body become heavy as 

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your mind continues to relax. 
You are exactly where you need 

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to be. 
And now come to the heartbeat. 

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Maybe even listen for its 
rhythm. 

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Just relaxing and releasing. 
If the thoughts take you away, 

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that's OK. 
When it's easy, bring your 

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awareness back to the heartbeat.
Just listen to your heartbeat 

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and the gentle sound of your 
breath. 

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Let your breath act as an anchor
to this moment and this 

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practice. 
With each breath, allow yourself

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to rest further into the calm of
God's love. 

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Take this verse with you. 
So here's what I've learned 

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through it all. 
Leave all your cares and 

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anxieties at the feet of the 
Lord, and measureless grace will

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strengthen you. 
Gently bring your awareness back

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

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take a nice deep breath. 
Sit back and relax for a moment.

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How do you feel? 
I hope you feel a little better.

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We'll see you next time with 
hope, mindfulness, and prayer.