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Silence creates an environment 
where you can't hide from 

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yourself. 
You feel all of those feelings 

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that you normally try to avoid. 
This can be unpleasant, but you 

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can also think about this as a 
healing process. 

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By allowing yourself to fully 
feel, you're releasing yourself 

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from these emotions. 
It's a chance to be honest with 

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yourself and with God. 
Today, as you meditate, allow 

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yourself to relax and release 
these feelings. 

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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. 
But Jesus himself would often 

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slip away to the wilderness and 
pray in seclusion. 

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But Jesus himself would often 
slip away to the wilderness and 

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pray in seclusion. 
Bring your attention to any 

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emotions you're carrying with 
you. 

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Not engaging with your feelings,
just noticing them. 

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Almost like you're observing 
your emotions and then letting 

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them go. 
Just like loosening your grip, 

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you're letting go of those 
feelings. 

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Let God handle whatever is out 
of your control. 

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This is a place of acceptance 
and safety. 

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You can always find rest in God.
Now begin to notice how your 

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body feels. 
When it feels comfortable, begin

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to consciously relax the body, 
scanning down from your head to 

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your toes. 
Release any areas of tension in 

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the body. 
Surrender all of your stress and

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all of your responsibilities and
just let your mind rest. 

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You are safe. 
God is looking out for you. 

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Now bring your attention to your
breath. 

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Just a soft, easy awareness. 
Notice what it feels like as air

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passes in through the nose and 
then back out through the mouth.

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Let the breath bring life to 
your body. 

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Begin to listen to the sound of 
your breath, listening to the 

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inhale and the exhale. 
On the next exhale, allow the 

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breath to relax and become 
natural. 

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Allow your breath to bring 
renewal to your body. 

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You're making space to notice 
God's presence in your life. 

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When it feels comfortable, bring
your attention to the heartbeat.

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Allow that rhythm and stillness 
to enter every part of your 

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body. 
Feel the presence of God in this

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space. 
Let go of control and rest into 

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the arms of God. 
Take this verse with you. 

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But Jesus himself would often 
slip away to the wilderness and 

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pray in seclusion. 
Softly begin to bring your 

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

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body. 
And when you're ready, slowly 

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open your eyes and take a big 
deep breath in. 

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Take a moment to check in and 
notice how you feel. 

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I hope you feel a little more 
present. 

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We'll see you again tomorrow for
another day of hope. 

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Take care.