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We often say the words be easy 
with it, and we do this because 

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it's important to remember to 
not get too caught up in what 

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you should or shouldn't do. 
Ultimately, the act of being 

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intentional about your time and 
meditation and prayer is enough.

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Relax. 
Let being present with God be 

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enough. 
If your mind is busy, don't 

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worry. 
Your opportunity to seek peace 

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in the present is unending. 
Every meditation is an 

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opportunity to seek peace in the
moment. 

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Go ahead and get comfortable in 
your position, really allowing 

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the body to relax, and when you 
feel ready, let your eyes slowly

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close. 
Now take a moment to consider 

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this verse. 
Whatever is true, whatever is 

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noble, whatever is right, 
whatever is pure, whatever is 

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lovely, whatever is admirable, 
if anything is excellent or 

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praiseworthy, think about such 
things. 

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And again, whatever is true, 
whatever is noble, whatever is 

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right, whatever is pure, 
whatever is lovely, whatever is 

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admirable, if anything is 
excellent or praiseworthy, think

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about such things. 
Now bring your attention to the 

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way the breath feels and take a 
few deep breaths. 

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Gently expand the chest on the 
inhale and then let the body 

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soften on the exhale. 
With each breath, there's new 

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life entering the body. 
As you breathe, begin to soften 

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the body, starting at the top of
the head. 

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Allow the shoulders to fall away
from the ears. 

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Feel gravity push the body down 
into the chair. 

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Now gently bring your awareness 
to the space around the body. 

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Feel the air on the skin. 
Notice the temperature of the 

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air. 
And now gently move your 

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awareness to the heartbeat. 
Allow the rhythm of the 

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heartbeat to relax the body. 
Let your awareness rest deeper 

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in the presence of God. 
Simply let go. 

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Bring your attention to any 
tightness in the body, just 

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noticing how the body feels. 
Start by relaxing the hands, 

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letting go of any tension in the
hands. 

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Allow the arms to totally relax,
letting go at the elbows and the

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wrists. 
Let the shoulders fall away from

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the ears. 
Let the legs become heavy. 

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Allow the muscles to completely 
let go, let your body totally 

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relax and release. 
And now, if it feels 

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comfortable, take a big deep 
breath, letting the air fill up 

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the body. 
Feel the chest rise on the 

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inhale and fall on the exhale. 
Notice how the breath changes 

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the way the body feels. 
And now, for a moment or two, 

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let go of any focus and just 
allow yourself to be. 

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Take this verse with you. 
Whatever is true, whatever is 

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noble, whatever is right, 
whatever is pure, whatever is 

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lovely, whatever is admirable, 
if anything is excellent or 

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praiseworthy, think about such 
things. 

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Softly. 
Begin to bring your awareness 

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back to the body, back to that 
feeling of weight in the body. 

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And when you're ready, slowly 
open your eyes and take a big 

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deep breath in. 
Take a moment to check in and 

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

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present. 
We'll see you again tomorrow for

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another day of hope. 
Take care.