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Life has a way of separating us 
from intimacy, whether that's a 

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deep connection with a partner, 
maybe even love for what we do, 

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or just being with the splendor 
of the natural world around us. 

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Intimacy requires slowness, 
awareness, and intention. 

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As you rest into this 
meditation, allow yourself to 

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slow down and connect with your 
innermost feelings and desires. 

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Give yourself time to be 
intentional and appreciate your 

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life. 
Let's begin by loosening the 

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shoulders and the chest, and 
when you feel ready, just allow 

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the eyes to slowly close. 
Take a moment to consider this 

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verse. 
Trust in the Lord with all your 

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heart. 
Do not depend on your own 

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understanding. 
And again, trust in the Lord 

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with all your heart. 
Do not depend on your own 

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understanding. 
Now begin to soften the body and

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pay attention to the breath. 
Now take a deep breath until the

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air reaches the top of the chest
and then slowly exhale 

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and again let your inhale be 
slow and expansive and then 

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exhale, following the breath 
back out. 

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Allow your breath to settle and 
become natural. 

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Bring your attention to any 
sounds in the room. 

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Maybe the room is quiet or maybe
it's not. 

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Both are OK. 
Just notice the sounds and 

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accept them as they are. 
You're right where you need to 

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be 
in this moment. 

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Everything is OK. 
God loves you. 

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This is a place of rest and 
safety. 

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Simply let go. 
Gradually and with ease, bring 

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your awareness to rest on your 
breath. 

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Feel the body rise with each 
inhale and then allow your 

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awareness to rest in a little 
more with each exhale. 

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Notice how with each breath the 
body feels a little calmer. 

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Begin to notice the space around
the body. 

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Feel the contact of the body on 
the chair and your feet on the 

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floor. 
When you feel comfortable, begin

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to scan the entire body to build
up a picture of what the body 

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feels like. 
Piece by piece. 

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Release any areas of tension. 
Let go of your stress. 

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Let go of your anxiety. 
You are exactly where you're 

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meant to be. 
Allow that natural rhythm of the

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breath to relax you. 
Let your breath guide you to a 

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place of safety in the presence 
of God. 

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You are accepted here. 
You are loved. 

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Take this verse with you. 
Trust in the Lord with all your 

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heart. 
Do not depend on your own 

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understanding. 
Slowly begin to bring your 

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awareness back to the body. 
Maybe even move your fingers and

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toes a little bit. 
When it feels natural, allow 

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your eyes to slowly open. 
Take another big deep breath in 

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and let it out with a sigh. 
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.