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Today is an ideal day to begin 
something good. 

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Every good thing has a 
beginning. 

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Today could be a beginning for 
you. 

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You can begin a practice of 
gratitude today. 

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You can make a conscious effort 
to find the good in everyone and

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everything. 
If you search for good, you'll 

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find it. 
OK, let's begin by taking a few 

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seconds to consciously relax the
body, and when you're ready, 

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allow your eyes to slowly close.
Now take a moment to consider 

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this verse. 
This is the day that the Lord 

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has made. 
Let us be full of joy and be 

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glad in it. 
Again, this is the day that the 

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Lord has made. 
Let us be full of joy and be 

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glad in it. 
Now let's take some nice deep 

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breaths in through the nose and 
out through the mouth, just 

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noticing and observing the 
breath, watching the rise and 

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the fall of the chest. 
Listen to the gentle sound of 

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your breathing. 
Begin to notice any feelings you

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may have brought with you today.
Thoughts are a natural part of 

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meditation. 
Just leave those feelings right 

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where they are and then gently 
come back to the feeling of the 

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breath. 
Long, deep inhale, then a slow 

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controlled exhale. 
Allow the breath to calm the 

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mind and relax the body. 
And now allow your awareness to 

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fall and move inward, finding 
that place where you feel loved.

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Feel that natural peace in God's
presence. 

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Remember, when you come near to 
God, He will come near to you. 

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Bring your attention to any 
emotions you're carrying with 

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you. 
Not engaging with your feelings,

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just noticing them. 
Almost like you're observing 

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your emotions and then letting 
them go. 

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Just like loosening your grip, 
you're letting go of those 

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feelings. 
Let God handle whatever is out 

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of your control. 
This is a place of acceptance 

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and safety. 
You can always find rest in God.

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Now begin to notice how your 
body feels. 

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When it feels comfortable, begin
to consciously relax the body, 

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scanning down from your head to 
your toes. 

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Release any areas of tension in 
the body. 

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Surrender all of your stress and
all of your responsibilities and

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just let your mind rest. 
You are safe. 

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God is looking out for you. 
Take this verse with you. 

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This is the day that the Lord 
has made. 

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Let us be full of joy and be 
glad in it. 

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When you feel ready, slowly 
bring your awareness back to the

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breath and allow your eyes to 
open. 

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Take a few deep breaths in 
through the nose and out through

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the mouth. 
Notice how you feel. 

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I hope you feel a little more 
relaxed. 

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We'll see you again tomorrow 
with hope, mindfulness, and 

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prayer.