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There are a lot of things in 
life that can hold us back. 

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Maybe it's our expectations. 
Maybe it's our past hurts or 

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resentments. 
Maybe it's expectations of 

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others. 
When you let go of these things 

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that hold you back and give it 
to God, you will always be 

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moving forward to freedom. 
OK, let's get started by 

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allowing the body to relax and 
when you're ready, let your eyes

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close like the sunsets. 
Now take a moment to consider 

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this verse. 
Are you weary? 

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Carrying a heavy burden, then 
come to me, I will refresh your 

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life, for I am your Oasis. 
And again, are you weary? 

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Carrying a heavy burden, Then 
come to me, I will refresh your 

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life, for I am your Oasis. 
Now bring your attention to the 

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way the body feels, just 
noticing any areas of tightness 

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in the body. 
If it feels comfortable, take a 

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few nice deep breaths. 
Allow your breath to loosen any 

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areas of tightness in the body. 
With each breath, allow a sense 

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of calm to wash over your body. 
Allow your body to totally 

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release and let go. 
Now bring your attention to the 

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top of the head. 
Begin to soften the forehead, 

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down the front of the face. 
Relax the corners of the eyes. 

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

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ears. 
Relax the temples. 

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The legs are becoming heavy. 
Feel the weight of the body. 

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Let your whole body soften and 
release. 

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Allow your mind to rest with the
presence of God. 

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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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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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inhale, feel the chest rise, and
exhale, feel the chest fall. 

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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. 
Are you weary, carrying a heavy 

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burden? 
Then come to me. 

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I will refresh your life, for I 
am your Oasis. 

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When you feel ready, slowly 
bring your awareness back to the

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breath and allow your eyes to 
open. 

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Take a few deep breaths in 
through the nose and out through

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the mouth. 
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.