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Meditation is not about moving 
away from your life to some 

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other reality. 
It's about accepting your life 

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as it is and embracing your life
fully. 

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It's about accepting both the 
good and the bad and coming to 

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peace with it. 
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 in this world. 
You will have troubles. 

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But be brave. 
I have defeated the world and 

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again in this world. 
You will have troubles. 

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But be brave. 
I have defeated the world. 

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Bring your attention to any 
emotions you're carrying with 

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you. 
Not engaging with your feelings,

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just noticing them. 
Almost like you're observing 

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your emotions and then letting 
them go. 

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Just like loosening your grip, 
you're letting go of those 

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feelings. 
Let God handle whatever is out 

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of your control. 
This is a place of acceptance 

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and safety. 
You can always find rest in God.

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Now begin to notice how your 
body feels. 

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When it feels comfortable, begin
to consciously relax the body, 

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scanning down from your head to 
your toes. 

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Release any areas of tension in 
the body. 

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Surrender all of your stress and
all of your responsibilities and

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just let your mind rest. 
You are safe. 

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God is looking out for you. 
Now gently bring your awareness 

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to the breath. 
Allow your breath to deepen and 

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fill the lungs. 
Big deep breath in and then 

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taking twice as long on the 
exhale. 

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Let the inhale come easily and 
effortlessly, and then exhale, 

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controlling the breath. 
Allow yourself to be here in 

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this moment. 
This is all that matters right 

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now. 
Whatever you need to let go of, 

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let it go. 
Release it to God. 

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Today is a new day with new 
opportunities. 

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Allow your breath to renew your 
spirit and connect you to your 

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Creator who loves you. 
Deep breath in through the nose 

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and out through the mouth. 
Remember, this is a place of 

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love. 
Let this practice be whatever 

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you need it to be. 
God's calming presence is always

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accessible to you. 
Let your awareness rest in the 

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loving presence of God. 
Take this verse with you in this

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world. 
You will have troubles. 

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But be brave. 
I have defeated the world. 

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Gently bring your awareness back
to the body and when you feel 

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

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Sit back and relax for a moment.
How do you feel? 

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I hope you feel a little better.
We'll see you next time with 

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hope, mindfulness, and prayer.