daily hope
You Can't Please Everyone
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:8a (recording quotes TLB). 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.
0:01One of the hardest lessons to learn is that you can't please everyone.
0:07It's literally impossible.
0:12Sometimes, we have to make hard choices that may disappoint others, and that's okay.
0:24Do your best, and let the rest go.
0:32Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:42As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close, like the sun sets.
0:55Now take a moment to consider this verse.
1:03Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right.
1:15And again, fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right.
1:36With an easy awareness, bring your attention to the space in the room.
1:50Just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
2:02Notice your place in the room.
2:11Feel the weight of your body in the chair.
2:22Feel the air on your skin.
2:30Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:37Maybe it's quiet in the room, maybe it's not.
2:42Both are okay.
2:55You're just listening, and welcoming the sounds as part of the exercise.
3:08Not wishing to change the sounds, just accepting the sounds as they are.
3:26When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness to the breath.
3:41Allow your breath to be a reminder to stay in this present moment.
3:56If your mind begins to wander, you can always come back to the feeling of the breath.
4:17Relax and let your body honor the natural calm that only comes from the presence of a loving god.
4:40Now, gently bring your awareness to the breath.
4:49Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:05Big, deep breath in, and then taking twice as long on the exhale.
5:21Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly, and then exhale, controlling the breath.
5:42Allow yourself to be here in this moment.
5:52This is all that matters right now.
6:02Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:09Release it to God.
6:23Today is a new day, with new opportunities.
6:39Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your creator, who loves you.
6:59Deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
7:17Remember, this is a place of love.
7:23Let this practice be whatever you need it to be.
7:29God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
7:46Let your awareness rest in the loving presence of God.
8:06Take this verse with you.
8:09"Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right." Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open your
8:42eyes.
8:45Sit back in your chair.
8:48Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
8:51Do whatever feels good.
8:54Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:00I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:03We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.