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Sometimes the only thing that 
really separates A memorable 

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moment from a forgettable moment
is awareness. 

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It's so easy to let the days 
just slip away from us. 

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Being mindful in our lives 
brings gratitude and joy into 

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our day. 
Gratitude is a practice that 

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allows us to appreciate what we 
normally would have missed. 

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Gratitude praises God by 
recognizing everything He's 

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given to us. 
Allow that message to rest with 

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you as you work your way through
this meditation. 

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Let's go ahead and get started 
by gently bringing your 

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attention to the breath. 
Notice the rise and the fall of 

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the chest, and when you're 
ready, let your eyes close like 

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the sun sets. 
Take a moment to consider this 

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verse. 
He fills my life with good 

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things. 
And again, he fills my life with

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good things. 
Now consciously begin to relax 

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your muscles. 
Feel the weight of gravity on 

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your body as the chair holds you
up. 

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Begin to notice how the body 
feels 

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just scanning the body from the 
head down to the toes, 

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consciously relaxing any areas 
of tightness or tension. 

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Take a few big deep breaths in. 
Notice how the breath changes 

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the body just relaxing and 
releasing, allowing your body to

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totally let go. 
If the thoughts take you away, 

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that's OK. 
Thoughts are a normal part of 

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meditation. 
You aren't holding on to the 

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thoughts or the feelings, you're
just allowing them to bubble up 

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and out. 
You're releasing those thoughts 

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to God. 
Now, for a moment or two, allow 

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your awareness to rest deeper 
into God's love. 

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Bring your attention to the 
feeling of the breath. 

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Let it settle into a natural 
rhythm, effortless and easy. 

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Notice how good it feels just to
breathe 

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with each inhale, Let your body 
fill up with new life. 

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With each exhale, release and 
let your body relax. 

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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 with

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new opportunities. 
God is working in your life. 

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Take this verse with you. 
He fills my life with good 

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things. 
When it feels natural, bring 

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your awareness back to the room,
just noticing the room with a 

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gentle appreciation. 
And when you're ready, allow 

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your eyes to slowly open. 
Take a moment to notice how you 

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feel. 
I hope you feel a little more 

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relaxed. 
We'll see you again to Morrow 

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for another day of hope.