1 00:00:00,360 --> 00:00:05,400 Jesus took the time to be alone every day to reconnect with God. 2 00:00:06,520 --> 00:00:10,640 Just like Jesus, we have to make time to reconnect. 3 00:00:11,800 --> 00:00:17,200 Rest with God to find that peace and connection that your heart 4 00:00:17,200 --> 00:00:24,240 truly desires. Let's begin by loosening the 5 00:00:24,240 --> 00:00:33,600 shoulders and the chest, and when you feel ready, just allow 6 00:00:33,600 --> 00:00:43,280 the eyes to slowly close. Take a moment to consider this 7 00:00:43,280 --> 00:00:49,320 verse. For with you is the fountain of 8 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:53,400 life. In your light, we see light. 9 00:01:01,040 --> 00:01:06,360 And again, for with you is the fountain of life. 10 00:01:07,640 --> 00:01:30,070 In your light we see light. Now slowly begin to take some 11 00:01:30,070 --> 00:01:35,670 deep breaths, allowing the body to open. 12 00:01:41,860 --> 00:01:46,800 Let the breath relax. Any areas of tightness in the 13 00:01:46,800 --> 00:02:00,110 body consciously start to turn the muscles off. 14 00:02:04,070 --> 00:02:08,470 Start with the muscles in the feet and the legs. 15 00:02:11,830 --> 00:02:15,990 Allow the feet to be heavy on the floor. 16 00:02:19,680 --> 00:02:26,360 Allow the chest and the back to open so the breathing can become 17 00:02:26,360 --> 00:02:37,810 deep and natural. Soften the shoulders. 18 00:02:39,570 --> 00:02:42,850 Allow them to fall away from the ears. 19 00:02:49,840 --> 00:02:54,360 Let the head fall and become heavy at the neck. 20 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:07,600 Feel the weight of the body and how it pushes you down into the 21 00:03:07,600 --> 00:03:21,400 chair when it feels comfortable. 22 00:03:23,080 --> 00:03:26,800 Bring your awareness to the sound of your breath. 23 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:36,040 Not changing anything about the breath, just noticing it. 24 00:03:43,680 --> 00:03:50,240 Listening to the gentle rhythm of the inhales and exhales, 25 00:03:56,310 --> 00:04:05,310 filling the body up with fresh air, and then slowly exhaling 26 00:04:06,350 --> 00:04:15,810 and letting go. Let your mind be still. 27 00:04:28,440 --> 00:04:36,520 Now take a moment to be grateful for this opportunity to relax. 28 00:04:47,640 --> 00:04:53,160 Notice how good it feels just to be here in this moment. 29 00:05:07,520 --> 00:05:12,440 When it feels natural, begin to deepen the breath, 30 00:05:23,870 --> 00:05:29,870 let go of your worries and focus your attention on the breath. 31 00:05:39,990 --> 00:05:47,390 Nothing else matters right now. You are here. 32 00:05:48,790 --> 00:05:52,390 There is nothing to do but relax. 33 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:10,680 Allow your body to honor the natural calm given by God's 34 00:06:10,680 --> 00:06:18,200 presence. Just listening to the breath, 35 00:06:20,160 --> 00:06:24,400 noticing the rise and the fall of the chest. 36 00:06:28,840 --> 00:06:37,880 Deep breath in, expanding the body, and then exhale, letting 37 00:06:37,880 --> 00:06:57,110 your awareness rest. Take another deep breath as you 38 00:06:57,110 --> 00:07:08,390 feel your lungs expand and exhale, following the air back 39 00:07:08,390 --> 00:07:19,160 out through the mouth. The thoughts may take you away, 40 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:38,100 and that's OK. With each breath, effortlessly 41 00:07:39,020 --> 00:08:00,440 rest into the arms of God. Take this verse with you, for 42 00:08:00,440 --> 00:08:03,360 with you is the fountain of life. 43 00:08:04,640 --> 00:08:23,990 In your light we see light. Slowly bring your awareness back 44 00:08:23,990 --> 00:08:31,390 to the body and when you feel ready, allow your eyes to open. 45 00:08:33,789 --> 00:08:37,960 Take a moment to notice how your body feels. 46 00:08:39,919 --> 00:08:45,680 I hope you feel a little better. We'll see you again tomorrow 47 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:49,360 with hope, mindfulness and prayer. 48 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:54,480 Remember, be easy with yourself.