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Distraction is the norm in 
society now. 

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You can easily live a life where
you'll never be bored ever 

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again. 
Although this sounds nice, 

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distraction often is a crutch, 
allowing us to avoid looking 

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inward. 
Focused attention and clarity of

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purpose can be cultivated by 
spending time with God. 

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When we spend time with God, we 
become more aware of what's 

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going on inside of us. 
We get a clearer perspective. 

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Today, as you meditate, allow 
yourself to be fully present 

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with your Creator. 
Let's go ahead and get started 

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by gently bringing your 
attention to the breath. 

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Notice the rise and the fall of 
the chest, and when you're 

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ready, let your eyes close like 
the sunsets. 

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Take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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Search me, O God, and know my 
heart. 

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Test me and know my anxious 
thoughts. 

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And again, search me, O God, and
know my heart. 

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Test me and know my anxious 
thoughts. 

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Bring your attention to the 
feeling of the breath. 

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Let it settle into a natural 
rhythm, effortless and easy. 

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Notice how good it feels just to
breathe. 

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With each inhale, let your body 
fill up with new life. 

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With each exhale, release and 
let your body relax. 

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Feel your feet on the floor and 
the weight of your body in the 

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chair. 
Now gently bring your attention 

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to your emotions, just noticing 
the feelings that you brought 

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with you today. 
Not engaging with the emotions, 

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just noticing them as an 
observer. 

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Remember that you can leave 
those feelings right where they 

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are, just allow those thoughts 
to bubble up and out. 

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Remember, today is a new day 
with new opportunities. 

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God is working in your life. 
With a gradual ease, take a nice

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big breath. 
Be intentional with the breath. 

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Big deep inhales and nice long 
exhales. 

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With each breath, allow the 
muscles to soften and let go. 

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Feel that sense of gravity and 
weight in the body. 

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You're just uncovering the 
natural calm that's always 

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accessible through God. 
Now with ease, bring your 

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awareness to the sounds in the 
room. 

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Just listening to the sounds 
with an easy curiosity. 

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Not placing judgement on the 
sounds, just noticing the sounds

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and accepting them. 
As part of this practice. 

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If the thoughts take you away, 
it's OK. 

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When you notice the thoughts, 
gently bring your awareness back

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to the sounds. 
Just noticing and listening. 

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Now for a moment or two, let 
your awareness go where it wants

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to go. 
Take this verse with you. 

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Search me, O God, and know my 
heart. 

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Test me and know my anxious 
thoughts. 

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When it feels natural, bring 
your awareness back to the room,

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just noticing the room with a 
gentle appreciation. 

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And when you're ready, allow 
your eyes to slowly open. 

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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 to Morrow 
for another day of hope.