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Life has a way of draining us, 
of our life force. 

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We get to the end of the day and
we're just physically and 

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emotionally spent. 
It's natural and normal to feel 

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this way. 
Today, as you meditate, allow 

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yourself to be renewed and 
rejuvenated by God's presence. 

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Let's begin by loosening the 
shoulders and the chest, and 

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when you feel ready, just allow 
the eyes to slowly close. 

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Take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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Your promise revives me, it 
comforts me in all my troubles. 

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And again, your promise revives 
me, it comforts me in all my 

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troubles. 
Now begin to soften the body and

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pay attention to the breath. 
Now take a deep breath until the

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air reaches the top of the 
chest, and then slowly exhale. 

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And again, let your inhale be 
slow and expansive and then 

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exhale following the breath back
out. 

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Allow your breath to settle and 
become natural. 

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Bring your attention to any 
sounds in the room. 

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Maybe the room is quiet, or 
maybe it's not. 

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Both are OK. 
Just notice the sounds and 

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accept them as they are. 
You're right where you need to 

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be 
in this moment. 

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Everything is OK. 
God loves you. 

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This is a place of rest and 
safety. 

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Simply let go 
gradually and with ease. 

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Bring your awareness to rest on 
your breath. 

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Feel the body rise with each 
inhale and then allow your 

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awareness to rest in a little 
more with each exhale. 

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Notice how with each breath, the
body feels a little calmer. 

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Begin to notice the space around
the body. 

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Feel the contact of the body on 
the chair and your feet on the 

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floor. 
When you feel comfortable, begin

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to scan the entire body to build
up a picture of what the body 

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feels like. 
Piece by piece. 

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Release any areas of tension. 
Let go of your stress. 

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Let go of your anxiety. 
You are exactly where you're 

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meant to be. 
Allow that natural rhythm of the

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breath to relax you. 
Let your breath guide you to a 

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place of safety in the presence 
of God. 

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You are accepted here. 
You are loved. 

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Take this verse with you. 
Your promise revives me. 

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It comforts me in all my 
troubles. 

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Slowly begin to bring your 
awareness back to the body. 

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Maybe even move your fingers and
toes a little bit. 

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When it feels natural, allow 
your eyes to slowly open. 

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Take another big deep breath in 
and let it out with a sigh. 

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Notice how you feel. 
I hope you feel a little more 

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relaxed. 
We'll see you again tomorrow 

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with hope, mindfulness, and 
prayer.