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Expectations can set us up for 
disappointment. 

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Holding on to what we want 
frequently prevents us from 

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accepting what is available. 
Unconsciously. 

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We choose imaginary over real. 
Today, as you meditate, allow 

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yourself to let go and accept 
what is meant for you. 

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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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Come to me, all of you who are 
tired from carrying heavy loads,

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and I will give you rest. 
And again, come to me, all of 

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you who are tired from carrying 
heavy loads, and I will give you

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rest. 
Let's begin to take note of how 

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the body is feeling, not really 
thinking too much about it, just

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letting go of those feelings of 
tightness and tension. 

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When it feels comfortable, take 
a few deep breaths. 

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In through the nose and out 
through the mouth. 

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Deep breath in, expanding the 
body and filling the chest. 

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Up and exhale, feeling the chest
fall and let go. 

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Take another big deep breath in 
and control the exhale, letting 

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it take twice as long as the 
inhale. 

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With each breath, allow the 
tension to melt away from the 

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body. 
Now allow your breath to take up

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a natural rhythm. 
Let the gentle sound of your 

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breathing relax your mind. 
There is no way to do this 

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wrong, just an easy effortless 
awareness. 

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Letting go 
when it feels comfortable. 

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Take a few nice deep breaths in 
really making a point to expand 

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the body and expand the chest. 
Notice how the breath makes you 

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feel. 
Now let the breath begin to 

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settle. 
As your breath begins to settle,

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allow the body to become heavy. 
Notice any sensations in the 

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body. 
See if you're holding on to any 

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tension. 
Maybe the body's tight, or maybe

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it's not. 
Either is OK. 

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You're just scanning the body, 
looking for any areas of 

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tightness and letting them 
release. 

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And if the mind drifts away in 
thought, slowly bring it back to

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the feelings in the body and the
breath. 

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Your body knows how to relax. 
You don't have to think about it

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for it to happen. 
You are simply uncovering the 

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calm that was always present. 
Let your awareness rest in the 

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arms of God. 
Take this verse with you. 

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Come to me, all of you who are 
tired from carrying heavy loads,

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and I will give you rest. 
Slowly begin to bring your 

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awareness back to the body. 
Maybe even move your fingers and

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toes a little bit. 
When it feels natural, allow 

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your eyes to slowly open. 
Take another big deep breath in 

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and let it out with a sigh. 
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.