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When we focus our attention on 
just one thing, we begin to 

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simplify our experience. 
This allows our mind to rest and

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to just experience the moment. 
It allows us to consciously 

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unplug and make a space for God.
This allows our mind to rest and

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to just notice what we've been 
missing. 

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It creates the conditions for us
to experience the presence of 

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God in the moment. 
OK, let's begin by consciously 

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relaxing the body, and when 
you're ready, allow your eyes to

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slowly close. 
As your body begins to settle, 

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take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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My presence will go with you, 
and I will give you rest. 

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And again, My presence will go 
with you, and I will give you 

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rest. 
Bring your attention to the 

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feeling of the breath. 
Let it settle into a natural 

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rhythm, effortless and easy. 
Notice how good it feels just to

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breathe. 
With each inhale, let your body 

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fill up with new life. 
With each exhale, release and 

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let your body relax. 
Feel your feet on the floor and 

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the weight of your body in the 
chair. 

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Now gently bring your attention 
to your emotions, just noticing 

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the feelings that you brought 
with you today. 

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Not engaging with the emotions, 
just noticing them as an 

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observer. 
Remember that you can leave 

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those feelings right where they 
are, just allow those thoughts 

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to bubble up and out. 
Remember, today is a new day 

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with new opportunities. 
God is working in your life. 

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With an easy awareness, bring 
your attention to the space in 

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the room. 
Just noticing the space. 

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With an easy curiosity, notice 
your place in the room. 

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Feel the air on your skin. 
Listen to the sounds in the 

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room. 
Maybe it's quiet in the room, 

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maybe it's not. 
Both are OK. 

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You're just listening and 
welcoming the sounds as part of 

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the exercise. 
Not wishing to change the 

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sounds, just accepting the 
sounds as they are. 

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When it feels natural, slowly 
bring your awareness to the 

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breath. 
Allow your breath to be a 

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reminder to stay in this present
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If your mind begins to wander, 
you can always come back to the 

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feeling of the breath. 
Relax and let your body honor 

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the natural calm that only comes
from the presence of a loving 

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God. 
Take this verse with you. 

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My presence will go with you and
I will give you rest. 

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Allow your awareness to slowly 
come back to your body and when 

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it feels natural, begin to open 
your eyes. 

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Sit back in your chair. 
Maybe you want to stretch a 

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little bit. 
Do whatever feels good. 

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Take a moment to 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 for
another day of hope.