daily hope
Enjoy Life as It Is
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Related Scripture: Joshua 1:9 (recording quotes NLT). 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.
0:00The act of wanting more or striving for better isn't a bad thing.
0:08But sometimes when we get what we want, it turns out to be nothing like we expected.
0:17Allow yourself to enjoy your life as it is, because happiness is never found anywhere but the present moment.
0:30Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:40As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
0:53Now take a moment to consider this verse: This is my command: Be strong and courageous.
1:07Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
1:25And again, this is my command: Be strong and courageous.
1:34Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
2:00When it feels comfortable, take a few nice, deep breaths in, really making a point to expand the body and expand the chest.
2:28Notice how the breath makes you feel.
2:42Now let the breath begin to settle.
2:52As your breath begins to settle, allow the body to become heavy.
3:06Notice any sensations in the body.
3:11See if you're holding onto any tension.
3:20Maybe the body is tight or maybe it's not.
3:26Either is okay.
3:36You're just scanning the body, looking for any areas of tightness and letting them release.
3:52And if the mind drifts away in thought, slowly bring it back to the feelings in the body and the breath.
4:12Your body knows how to relax.
4:23You don't have to think about it for it to happen.
4:28You are simply uncovering the calm that was always present.
4:43Let your awareness rest in the arms of God.
5:02Now bring your attention to any emotions you're carrying with you.
5:17Not engaging with the emotions, just noticing them with an easy curiosity.
5:43Now take a few deep breaths and allow the body to relax a little more with each exhale.
6:09With each passing thought, allow your awareness to rest deeper into God's love.
6:32Now, begin to deepen the breath.
6:52Inhale slowly and lengthen the breath, and then exhale, letting go of the breath.
7:10And then right back into the next inhale.
7:18Slow it down and make it deep.
7:28And then exhale.
7:30Let the body relax.
7:46Now, allow your breath to settle and let your mind settle with it.
8:08Give yourself space just to be who you are, a child of God.
8:30Take this verse with you: This is my command, be strong and courageous.
8:42Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
9:08When it feels easy, bring your attention back to the feeling of the breath.
9:17Take a few more deep breaths and slowly allow your eyes to open.
9:26Notice how the breath changes the way you feel.
9:31I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:35We'll see you again tomorrow.
9:38Take care of yourself.