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The world can be overwhelming 
with negativity, negative news, 

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negative images. 
Give yourself a break from all 

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that negativity. 
Focus on the truth. 

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The truth is good because the 
truth is you are loved. 

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When you feel ready, go ahead 
and get comfortable in your 

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position, really allowing the 
body to relax. 

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And when you're ready, let your 
eyes slowly close. 

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Take a moment to consider this 
verse. 

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The light shines in the 
darkness, and the darkness can 

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never extinguish it. 
And again, the light shines in 

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the darkness, and the darkness 
can never extinguish it. 

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Now bring your attention to the 
way the breath feels and take a 

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few deep breaths. 
Gently expand the chest on the 

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inhale and then let the body 
soften on the exhale. 

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With each breath, there's new 
life entering the body. 

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As you breathe, begin to soften 
the body, starting at the top of

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the head. 
Allow the shoulders to fall away

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from the ears. 
Feel gravity push the body down 

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into the chair. 
Now gently bring your awareness 

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to the space around the body. 
Feel the air on the skin. 

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Notice the temperature of the 
air. 

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And now gently move your 
awareness to the heartbeat. 

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Allow the rhythm of the 
heartbeat to relax the body. 

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Let your awareness rest deeper 
in the presence of God. 

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Simply let go. 
Bring your attention to any 

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tightness in the body, just 
noticing how the body feels. 

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Start by relaxing the hands, 
letting go of any tension in the

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hands. 
Allow the arms to totally relax,

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letting go at the elbows and the
wrists. 

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Let the shoulders fall away from
the ears. 

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Let the legs become heavy. 
Allow the muscles to completely 

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let go, let your body totally 
relax and release. 

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And now, if it feels 
comfortable, take a big deep 

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breath, letting the air fill up 
the body. 

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Feel the chest rise on the 
inhale and fall on the exhale. 

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Notice how the breath changes 
the way the body feels. 

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And now, for a moment or two, 
let go of any focus and just 

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allow yourself to be. 
Take this verse with you. 

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The light shines in the 
darkness, and the darkness can 

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never extinguish it. 
Softly begin to bring your 

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awareness back to the body, back
to that feeling of weight in the

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body. 
And when you're ready, slowly 

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open your eyes and take a big 
deep breath in. 

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Take a moment to check in and 
notice how you feel. 

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I hope you feel a little more 
present. 

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We'll see you again tomorrow for
another day of hope. 

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Take care.