daily hope
Appreciating Beauty
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Related Scripture: Genesis 1:31a (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.
0:00As a culture, we have become so desensitized to the beauty that's around us.
0:08We forget, God made the world we live in and He found it beautiful.
0:17As you go about your day, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful world you live in.
0:28Let's begin by noticing the weight of the body.
0:36Allowing the body to relax into the chair.
0:45And as the body begins to relax, allow your eyes to close.
0:55Take a moment to consider this verse.
1:02"God saw all that He had made, and it was very good." And again," God saw all that He had made, and it was very good." Now, gently bring your
1:41awareness to the breath.
1:46Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
1:56Big, deep breath in, and then taking twice as long on the exhale.
2:10Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
2:19And then exhale, controlling the breath.
2:28Allow yourself to be here in this moment.
2:37This is all that matters right now.
2:45Whenever you need to let go of, let it go.
2:53Release it to God.
3:04Today is a new day, with new opportunities.
3:17Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your Creator, who loves you.
3:36Deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
3:52Remember, this is a place of love.
3:59Let this practice be whatever you need it to be.
4:04God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
4:17Let your awareness rest in the loving presence of God.
4:41With a gentle curiosity, begin to notice the breath.
4:59Make the breath deep, and full of life.
5:05Allow that fresh air to fill up the lungs, and then relax the body as you exhale.
5:34Let your body become heavy as your mind continues to relax.
5:43You are exactly where you need to be.
6:04And now, come to the heartbeat.
6:10Maybe even listen for its rhythm.
6:26Just relaxing and releasing.
6:40If the thoughts take you away, that's okay.
6:47When it's easy, bring your awareness back to the heartbeat.
7:07Just listen to your heartbeat and the gentle sound of your breath.
7:26Let your breath act as an anchor to this moment and this practice.
7:45With each breath, allow yourself to rest further into the calm of God's love.
8:08Take this verse with you, "God saw all that He had made, and it was very good." When it feels natural, bring your awareness back to the room.
8:41Just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
8:47And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
8:54Take a moment to notice how you feel.
8:58I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:01We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.