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When we're going through 
something painful, one of the 

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best gifts you can receive is a 
friend who's been through 

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something similar, someone that 
understands exactly how you're 

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feeling. 
As you meditate today, allow 

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yourself to rest with God and be
thankful for the friends who 

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make us feel heard and 
understood. 

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Let's start by taking a few nice
deep breaths. 

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As your breath begins to relax 
your body, allow your eyes to 

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close like the sun sets. 
Take a moment to consider this 

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verse. 
Even when I walk through the 

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darkest valley, I will not be 
afraid, for you are close beside

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me. 
And again, even when I walk 

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through the darkest valley, I 
will not be afraid, for you are 

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close beside me. 
With an easy awareness, bring 

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your attention to the space in 
the room. 

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Just noticing the space. 
With an easy curiosity, notice 

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your place in the room. 
Feel the weight of your body in 

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the chair. 
Feel the air on your skin. 

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Listen to the sounds in the 
room. 

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Maybe it's quiet in the room, 
maybe it's not. 

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Both are OK. 
You're just listening and 

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welcoming the sounds as part of 
the exercise, not wishing to 

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change the sounds, just 
accepting the sounds as they are

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when it feels natural. 
Slowly bring your awareness to 

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the breath. 
Allow your breath to be a 

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reminder to stay in this present
moment. 

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If your mind begins to wander, 
you can always come back to the 

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feeling of the breath. 
Relax and let your body honor 

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the natural calm that only comes
from the presence of a loving 

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God. 
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. 

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Even when I walk through the 
darkest valley, I will not be 

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afraid, for you are close beside
me. 

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Allow your awareness to slowly 
come back to your body and when 

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it feels natural, begin to open 
your eyes. 

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Sit back in your chair. 
Maybe you want to stretch a 

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little bit. 
Do whatever feels good. 

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Take a moment to 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 for
another day of hope.