1 00:00:01,040 --> 00:00:06,200 Our schedules and financial obligations are always pushing 2 00:00:06,200 --> 00:00:10,680 us to do more. More work, more 3 00:00:10,680 --> 00:00:13,480 responsibilities, more everything. 4 00:00:16,800 --> 00:00:22,280 But as these physical needs grow, they tend to crowd out our 5 00:00:22,280 --> 00:00:28,800 spiritual needs. Left unattended, our spiritual 6 00:00:28,800 --> 00:00:31,320 needs can leave big holes in our lives. 7 00:00:34,680 --> 00:00:38,880 Rest and allow God to renew your soul. 8 00:00:43,120 --> 00:00:49,360 OK, let's get started by allowing the body to relax. 9 00:00:53,560 --> 00:01:00,240 And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets. 10 00:01:03,720 --> 00:01:07,560 Now take a moment to consider this verse. 11 00:01:09,120 --> 00:01:12,680 The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most 12 00:01:12,680 --> 00:01:26,440 want to be and end up being. And again, the place where your 13 00:01:26,440 --> 00:01:31,640 treasure is, is the place you will most want to be and end up 14 00:01:31,640 --> 00:01:49,380 being. Now bring your attention to any 15 00:01:49,380 --> 00:01:51,980 emotions you're carrying with you. 16 00:01:57,020 --> 00:02:04,180 Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy 17 00:02:04,180 --> 00:02:25,560 curiosity. Now take a few deep breaths and 18 00:02:25,560 --> 00:02:29,960 allow the body to relax a little more. 19 00:02:30,600 --> 00:02:46,680 With each exhale, with each passing thought, allow 20 00:02:46,680 --> 00:02:51,280 your awareness to rest deeper into God's love. 21 00:03:02,120 --> 00:03:16,600 Now begin to deepen the breath. Inhale slowly and lengthen the 22 00:03:16,600 --> 00:03:32,080 breath and then exhale, letting go of the breath and then right 23 00:03:32,080 --> 00:03:42,560 back into the next inhale. Slow it down and make it deep, 24 00:03:49,390 --> 00:03:53,830 and then exhale. Let the body relax. 25 00:04:09,170 --> 00:04:15,810 Now allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with 26 00:04:15,810 --> 00:04:31,280 it. Give yourself space just to be 27 00:04:31,280 --> 00:04:55,970 who you are, a child of God. Keeping your eyes closed bring 28 00:04:55,970 --> 00:04:59,610 your awareness to the space around the room. 29 00:05:13,280 --> 00:05:19,360 Just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the 30 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:33,040 body. Welcome these sensations as part 31 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:54,920 of the practice. When it feels comfortable, take 32 00:05:54,920 --> 00:06:08,610 some nice Dee breaths. Real easy Dee breaths. 33 00:06:28,480 --> 00:06:31,680 Now begin to slow down the inhale. 34 00:06:36,320 --> 00:06:45,520 Long, slow, deep inhalation, and then let the breath out and 35 00:06:45,520 --> 00:06:51,360 relax. Again. 36 00:06:52,440 --> 00:07:00,200 Take another long, slow, deep breath in filling up the body, 37 00:07:01,720 --> 00:07:04,600 and then let the exhale come naturally. 38 00:07:12,460 --> 00:07:17,380 With each breath, let your mind relax, 39 00:07:30,690 --> 00:07:36,650 allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God. 40 00:07:46,040 --> 00:07:55,040 Now for a few moments, let go of the focused attention and let 41 00:07:55,040 --> 00:08:00,800 your awareness rest. You are loved. 42 00:08:15,280 --> 00:08:20,680 Take this verse with you. The place where your treasure 43 00:08:20,680 --> 00:08:26,080 is, is the place you will most want to be and end up being. 44 00:08:38,510 --> 00:08:45,630 Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back 45 00:08:45,630 --> 00:08:48,910 to that feeling of weight in the body. 46 00:08:49,870 --> 00:08:56,280 And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big 47 00:08:56,280 --> 00:09:02,240 deep breath in. Take a moment to check in and 48 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:06,440 notice how you feel. I hope you feel a little more 49 00:09:06,440 --> 00:09:11,400 present. We'll see you again tomorrow for 50 00:09:11,400 --> 00:09:14,760 another day of hope. Take care.