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Maybe your life's in a rut right
now, or maybe you aren't where 

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you thought you would be. 
When that happens, it's easy to 

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slip into autopilot. 
The days pass and nothing 

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changes. 
It's natural to feel this way, 

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but the truth is, while you may 
not be where you want to be, it 

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is where you are. 
Life is a journey. 

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There's a deeper meaning and 
purpose to be found right where 

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you are. 
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. 
The Lord your God will fight 

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alongside you and help you win 
the battle. 

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And again, the Lord your God 
will fight alongside you and 

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help you win the battle. 
Gently bring your awareness to 

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any sensations you're feeling. 
Just noticing the sensations on 

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the body. 
Maybe it's the air on the skin 

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or the weight of the body in the
chair just noticing and 

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welcoming these sensations as 
part of the meditation. 

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Notice the rise and the fall of 
the chest as you breathe. 

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Follow the breath and notice how
it changes your body, the 

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inhales expanding the body and 
filling it up with life, and the

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exhales relaxing the body, 
letting go. 

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Follow the breath as it comes in
through the nose and then goes 

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back out through the mouth. 
You don't have to do anything. 

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It's natural and effortless. 
Your body knows how to relax. 

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You are simply unearthing the 
calm that was already there. 

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This is a safe place of love and
deep rest. 

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Allow your mind to take refuge 
in God. 

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When it feels comfortable, go 
ahead and take a few deep 

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breaths in nice and easy. 
Let the breath settle and become

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natural and bring your attention
to the space in the room. 

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Not thinking too hard about it, 
just becoming aware of your body

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and your surroundings. 
Feel the chair beneath you, Pay 

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attention to the position of 
your body. 

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Make sure that you're 
comfortable. 

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Notice the state of your mind. 
Does the mind feel calm? 

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Does it feel restless? 
Both are OK, 

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just a simple easy noticing. 
Just noticing the space, almost 

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like you're an observer. 
Notice the gentle sound of your 

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breath coming in and going out, 
deepening the inhales and 

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extending the exhales, letting 
the body rest. 

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Just relax, 
take this verse with you. 

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The Lord your God will fight 
alongside you and help you win 

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the battle. 
When you feel ready, slowly 

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bring your awareness back to the
breath and allow your eyes to 

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open. 
Take a few deep breaths in 

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through the nose and out through
the mouth. 

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Notice how you feel. 
I hope you feel a little more 

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relaxed. 
We'll see you again tomorrow 

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with hope, mindfulness, and 
prayer.