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Silence really doesn't come 
naturally to us. 

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Our brains crave activity. 
It can feel strange and even 

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uncomfortable to sit in silence 
for any period of time, but the 

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more we do it, the more our soul
responds to it. 

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As you make meditation a regular
part of your daily existence, 

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you acquire a taste for it. 
Begin to enjoy this time of 

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solitude and peace. 
OK, let's go ahead and get 

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started by getting comfortable 
in your chair. 

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And when you're ready, take a 
few Nice deep breaths and allow 

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your eyes to slowly close. 
Now take a moment to consider 

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this verse. 
The Lord is close to all who 

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call on Him. 
Yes to all who call on Him in 

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truth. 
And again, the Lord is close to 

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all who call on Him, yes to all 
who call on Him in truth. 

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Now gently bring your awareness 
to the breath. 

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Allow your breath to deepen and 
fill the lungs. 

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Big deep breath in and then 
taking twice as long on the 

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exhale. 
Let the inhale come easily and 

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effortlessly and then exhale, 
controlling the breath. 

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Allow yourself to be here in 
this moment. 

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This is all that matters right 
now. 

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Whenever you need to let go of, 
let it go. 

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Release it to God. 
Today is a new day with new 

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opportunities. 
Allow your breath to renew your 

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spirit and connect you to your 
Creator who loves you. 

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Deep breath in through the nose 
and out through the mouth. 

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Remember, this is a place of 
love. 

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Let this practice be whatever 
you need it to be. 

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God's calming presence is always
accessible to you. 

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Let your awareness rest in the 
loving presence of God. 

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With a gentle curiosity, begin 
to notice the breath. 

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Make the breath deep and full of
life. 

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Allow that fresh air to fill up 
the lungs and then relax the 

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body as you exhale. 
Let your body become heavy as 

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your mind continues to relax. 
You are exactly where you need 

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to be. 
And now come to the heartbeat. 

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Maybe even listen for its 
rhythm. 

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Just relaxing and releasing. 
If the thoughts take you away, 

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that's OK. 
When it's easy, bring your 

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awareness back to the heartbeat.
Just listen to your heartbeat 

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and the gentle sound of your 
breath. 

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Let your breath act as an anchor
to this moment and this 

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practice. 
With each breath, allow yourself

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to rest further into the calm of
God's love. 

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Take this verse with you. 
The Lord is close to all who 

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call on Him, yes to all who call
on Him in truth. 

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Gently bring your awareness back
to the body and when you feel 

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ready, slowly open your eyes and
take a nice deep breath. 

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Sit back and relax for a moment.
How do you feel? 

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I hope you feel a little better.
We'll see you next time with 

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hope, mindfulness, and prayer.