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What you tell yourself is 
important. 

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It will literally shape the way 
you see the world and yourself. 

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If you've come from a harsh 
upbringing, or maybe you're just

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hard on yourself, it can be hard
to speak positively to yourself.

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If that's the case, focus on 
what God says about you. 

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He says you are special and He 
loves you just as you are today.

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As you rest into this 
meditation, practice being kind 

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to yourself because you are 
loved by God. 

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When you feel ready, go ahead 
and get comfortable in your 

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position, really allowing the 
body to relax. 

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And when you're ready, let your 
eyes slowly close. 

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Take a moment to consider this 
first. 

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I alone know the plans I have 
for you, plans to bring about 

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the future you hope for. 
And again, I alone know the 

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plans I have for you, plans to 
bring about the future you hope 

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for. 
Now bring your attention to the 

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way it feels when you breathe. 
Feel the stomach and the chest 

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rise with each inhale and feel 
the body relax with each exhale.

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In through the nose, feel the 
body expand and then slowly 

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exhale. 
Let the breath be natural. 

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Let the breath naturally relax 
the body. 

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Allow the face and the neck to 
soften. 

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Allow the forehead to relax and 
the shoulders to fall away from 

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the ears. 
Relax the body and allow the 

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chair to hold the body up. 
Just relaxing and letting the 

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body unwind. 
Simply let go. 

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Now bring your awareness to the 
feeling of the body. 

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Maybe there's some muscle 
tightness or stress lingering in

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the body. 
Slowly bring your attention to 

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those areas of tightness and 
relax them piece by piece. 

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Feel the weight of your body in 
the chair. 

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As your body begins to relax, 
allow your mind to let go. 

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Give yourself permission to 
start fresh. 

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What is done is done. 
All you have is this moment. 

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This is a safe place. 
Release your thoughts to God. 

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When it feels comfortable, take 
a few nice deep breaths. 

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There's no way to do this wrong.
If the thoughts take you away, 

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that's OK. 
When it feels comfortable, bring

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your awareness back to the 
feeling of the breath. 

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Take this verse with you. 
I alone know the plans I have 

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for you, plans to bring about 
the future you hope for. 

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Gently bring your awareness back
to the feeling of the body. 

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Notice the weight of the body on
the chair and when you feel 

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ready, allow your eyes to open 
and take a nice deep breath. 

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Notice how your breath changes 
the way you feel. 

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I hope you feel a little more in
touch with God. 

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

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prayer.