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Meditation is one of those 
things that is simple, but it 

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requires trust in the process. 
Give yourself time to grow and 

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change, and above all else, be 
easy with yourself wherever you 

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are in the process. 
Allow yourself to enjoy the 

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practice as it is in this 
moment. 

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So relax and enjoy the journey. 
The more you meditate, the 

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better it gets. 
OK, let's get started by 

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allowing the body to relax. 
And when you're ready, let your 

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eyes close like the sunsets. 
Take a moment to consider this 

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verse. 
May the words of my mouth and 

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the meditation of my heart be 
pleasing in your sight. 

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And again, may the words of my 
mouth and the meditation of my 

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heart be pleasing in your sight.
When it feels natural, begin to 

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consciously relax the body. 
Release the tension in your 

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hands, let the shoulders relax 
and fall away from the ears. 

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Allow the neck to relax and let 
go. 

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Take a big deep breath in. 
Release your stress. 

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Let go of your frustrations. 
If your mind is full of 

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thoughts, it's OK. 
When it feels natural, just come

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back to the feeling of the 
breath. 

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We aren't holding on to the 
thoughts, we're just noticing 

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them and letting them go. 
Bring your awareness to the way 

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your body feels. 
Notice how your breath relaxes 

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the body. 
Allow that natural rhythm of 

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your breath to calm your body. 
Not trying to change anything, 

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just accepting the body the way 
it is. 

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Allow yourself to relax in the 
loving presence of God. 

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Now bring your attention to the 
position of the body. 

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Make sure you can breathe in an 
open and natural way. 

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Allow the chest to open and take
a few nice deep breaths. 

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Let the breath fill the body up 
with life. 

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With each breath, you're 
bringing your awareness into 

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this moment. 
Relax and allow God to speak to 

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you in the way that He wants. 
Let your thoughts go and allow 

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your awareness to rest in this 
moment. 

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If your thoughts wander off, 
that's OK. 

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It's natural for the thoughts to
drift. 

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As best you can, leave those 
thoughts right where they are 

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and come back to that feeling of
your body. 

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Our feelings and emotions can 
distract us from the natural 

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calm of God's love. 
There isn't anything to 

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discover, it's always been 
there. 

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This is a safe place. 
God loves you. 

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Take this verse with you. 
May the words of my mouth and 

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the meditation of my heart be 
pleasing in your sight. 

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Softly begin to bring your 
awareness back to the body, back

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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.