daily hope
Everyone Is a Teacher
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Related Scripture: Psalm 37:3a (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:00One of the hard facts of life is that people will frequently disappoint you.
0:07It could be a loved one, or maybe it's a coworker who just seems determined to undermine you.
0:15When this happens, it's so easy to get frustrated and hold onto anger or pain.
0:23A simple way to let go of these feelings is to view everyone as a teacher.
0:30Whether your interaction with a person is positive or negative, they're teaching you something and giving you the opportunity to grow.
0:43Let's begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
0:51And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
1:02Take a moment to consider this verse: "Trust in the Lord and do good." And again, "Trust in the Lord and do good." Let's begin to take note of how
1:45the body is feeling.
1:52Not really thinking too much about it, just letting go of those feelings of tightness and tension.
2:11When it feels comfortable, take a few deep breaths.
2:28In through the nose and out through the mouth.
2:42Deep breath in, expanding the body and filling the chest up.
2:51And exhale, feeling the chest fall and let go.
3:06Take another big, deep breath in, and control the exhale, letting it take twice as long as the inhale.
3:23With each breath, allow the tension to melt away from the body.
3:42Now, allow your breath to take up a natural rhythm.
3:52Let the gentle sound of your breathing relax your mind.
4:10There is no way to do this wrong, just an easy, effortless awareness.
4:25Letting go.
4:44When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in.
5:03Really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
5:21Notice how the breath makes you feel.
5:39Now let the breath begin to settle.
5:48As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
6:04Notice any sensations in the body.
6:09See if you're holding onto any tension.
6:18Maybe the body is tight or maybe it's not.
6:24Either is okay.
6:35You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness, and letting them release.
6:58And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
7:16Your body knows how to relax.
7:32You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
7:36You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
7:54Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
8:12Take this verse with you, "Trust in the Lord and do good." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, maybe even move your fingers and toes a
8:46little bit.
8:47When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:54Take another big, deep breath in and let it out with a sigh.
9:01Notice how you feel.
9:03I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:07We'll see you again tomorrow with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.