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In nature, animals have the 
instinct to stop moving when 

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they're hurt, to allow 
themselves to heal. 

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With humans, we seem to do the 
opposite. 

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We paint over our problems with 
a busy schedule, assuming that 

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things will get better with 
time. 

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Today, as you meditate, allow 
yourself to rest and to heal 

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from the inside out. 
OK, let's begin by consciously 

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relaxing the body, and when 
you're ready, allow your eyes to

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slowly close. 
As your body begins to settle, 

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take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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Be still and know that I am God.
And again, be still and know 

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that I am God. 
Now let's take some nice deep 

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breaths in through the nose and 
out through the mouth, just 

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noticing and observing the 
breath, watching the rise and 

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the fall of the chest. 
Listen to the gentle sound of 

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your breathing. 
Begin to notice any feelings you

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may have brought with you today.
Thoughts are a natural part of 

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meditation. 
Just leave those feelings right 

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where they are and then gently 
come back to the feeling of the 

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breath. 
Long, deep inhale, then a slow 

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controlled exhale. 
Allow the breath to calm the 

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mind and relax the body. 
And now allow your awareness to 

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fall and move inward, finding 
that place where you feel loved.

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Feel that natural peace in God's
presence. 

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Remember, when you come near to 
God, He will come near to you. 

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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. 
Take this verse with you. 

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Be still and know that I'm God. 
When you feel ready, slowly 

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bring your awareness back to the
breath and allow your eyes to 

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open. 
Take a few deep breaths in 

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through the nose and out through
the mouth. 

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Notice how you feel. 
I hope you feel a little more 

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relaxed. 
We'll see you again to Morrow 

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with hope, mindfulness, and 
prayer.