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Most days we wake up in the 
morning and as soon as we walk 

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out of the door we encounter 
stress. 

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Our to do lists seem to get 
longer and it's so easy to get 

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wrapped up in that so quickly. 
Stress seems to affect the way 

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we see the world, but when this 
happens, it's important to 

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remember that stress is just a 
feeling. 

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It's just a regular part of 
life. 

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And once we identify it as a 
feeling, we can just as easily 

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leave it where it is and let it 
rest. 

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OK, let's begin by getting 
comfortable. 

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Take a few nice big deep breaths
and when you're ready, allow 

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

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verse. 
Cast all your anxiety on Him 

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because He cares for you. 
And again, cast all your anxiety

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on him because he cares for you.
Now bring your attention to the 

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way it feels when you breathe. 
Feel the stomach and the chest 

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rise with each inhale and feel 
the body relax with each exhale.

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In through the nose, feel the 
body expand and then slowly 

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exhale. 
Let the breath be natural. 

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Let the breath naturally relax 
the body. 

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Allow the face and the neck to 
soften. 

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Allow the forehead to relax and 
the shoulders to fall away from 

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the ears. 
Relax the body and allow the 

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chair to hold the body up. 
Just relaxing and letting the 

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body unwind. 
Simply let go 

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now. 
Take a moment to be grateful for

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this opportunity to relax. 
Notice how good it feels just to

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be here in this moment. 
When it feels natural, begin to 

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deepen the breath, Let go of 
your worries and focus your 

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attention on the breath. 
Nothing else matters right now. 

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You are here. 
There is nothing to do but 

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relax. 
Allow your body to honor the 

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natural calm given by God's 
presence. 

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Just listening to the breath, 
noticing the rise and the fall 

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of the chest. 
Deep breath in, expanding the 

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body, and then exhale, letting 
your awareness rest. 

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Take another deep breath as you 
feel your lungs expand and 

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exhale, following the air back 
out through the mouth. 

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The thoughts may take you away, 
and that's OK. 

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With each breath, effortlessly 
rest into the arms of God. 

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Take this verse with you. 
Cast all your anxiety on Him 

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because He cares for you. 
Slowly bring your awareness back

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to the body and when you feel 
ready, allow your eyes to open. 

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Take a moment to notice how your
body feels. 

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I hope you feel a little better.
We'll see you again tomorrow 

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with Hope, Mindfulness and 
prayer. 

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Remember, be easy with yourself.