daily hope
Redefine Success
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Related Scripture: Isaiah 43:1a (recording quotes ERV). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
Transcript of the recording. Scripture translation labels describe the translation quoted in the audio.
0:00Every morning when you wake up, you get to define "success" for yourself.
0:07The world often defines success as money or status, but true success is so much more.
0:17Success can be a great relationship, or being a loving parent, or even showing up for a friend in need, or maybe just getting out of bed.
0:33Success is something that changes through the seasons of your life.
0:38As you go about your day, try letting go of what you think success should be, and embrace what success is for you in your life.
0:53Remember, God loves you just as you are.
0:59Okay.
1:01Let's begin by consciously relaxing the body.
1:08And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
1:18As your body begins to settle, take a moment to consider this verse: The Lord created you.
1:36And again, the Lord created you.
1:58Bring your attention to the feeling of the breath.
2:07Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and easy.
2:25Notice how good it feels just to breathe.
2:42With each inhale, let your body fill up with new life.
2:52With each exhale, release and let your body relax.
3:10Feel your feet on the floor and the weight of your body in the chair.
3:27Now, gently bring your attention to your emotions.
3:38Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today.
3:52Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them as an observer.
4:09Remember that you can leave those feelings right where they are.
4:21Just allow those thoughts to bubble up and out.
4:37Remember, today is a new day with new opportunities.
4:46God is working in your life.
5:01With an easy awareness, bring your attention to the space in the room.
5:20Just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
5:32Notice your place in the room.
5:49Feel the air on your skin.
6:02Listen to the sounds in the room.
6:08Maybe it's quiet in the room.
6:11Maybe it's not.
6:14Both are okay.
6:24You're just listening and welcoming the sounds as part of the exercise, not wishing to change the sounds, just accepting the sounds as they are.
7:06When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness to the breath.
7:23Allow your breath to be a reminder to stay in this present moment.
7:40If your mind begins to wander, you can always come back to the feeling of the breath.
8:02Relax and let your body honor the natural calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
8:27Take this verse with you, "The Lord created you." Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
9:04Sit back in your chair.
9:07Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
9:10Do whatever feels good.
9:13Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:18I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:22We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.