daily hope
Intimacy Requires Slowness
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Related Scripture: Proverbs 3:5 (recording quotes NLT). The linked Bible reader uses the World English Bible.
Meditation transcript
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0:00Life has a way of separating us from intimacy, whether that's a deep connection with a partner, maybe even love for what we do, or just being with the splendor
0:15of the natural world around us.
0:19Intimacy requires slowness, awareness, and intention.
0:35As you rest into this meditation, allow yourself to slow down and connect with your innermost feelings and desires.
0:47Give yourself time to be intentional and appreciate your life.
0:59Let's begin by loosening the shoulders and the chest.
1:07And when you feel ready, just allow the eyes to slowly close.
1:18Take a moment to consider this verse, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
1:31Do not depend on your own understanding." And again, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
1:49Do not depend on your own understanding." Now, begin to soften the body and pay attention to the breath.
2:19Now, take a deep breath until the air reaches the top of the chest, and then slowly exhale.
2:43And again, let your inhale be slow and expansive, and then exhale, following the breath back out.
3:11Allow your breath to settle and become natural.
3:27Bring your attention to any sounds in the room.
3:38Maybe the room is quiet, or maybe it's not.
3:45Both are okay.
3:53Just notice the sounds and accept them as they are.
4:09You're right where you need to be.
4:23In this moment, everything is okay.
4:28God loves you.
4:41This is a place of rest and safety.
4:54Simply let go.
5:07Gradually, and with ease, bring your awareness to rest on your breath.
5:24Feel the body rise with each inhale, and then allow your awareness to rest in a little more with each exhale.
5:55Notice how with each breath, the body feels a little calmer.
6:13Begin to notice the space around the body.
6:23Feel the contact of the body on the chair, and your feet on the floor.
6:43When you feel comfortable, begin to scan the entire body to build up a picture of what the body feels like.
6:57Piece by piece, release any areas of tension.
7:07Let go of your stress.
7:10Let go of your anxiety.
7:16You are exactly where you're meant to be.
7:29Allow that natural rhythm of the breath to relax you.
7:46Let your breath guide you to a place of safety in the presence of God.
8:16You are accepted here.
8:20You are loved.
8:35Take this verse with you, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
8:44Do not depend on your own understanding." Slowly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, maybe even move your fingers and toes a little bit.
9:11When it feels natural, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:18Take another big, deep breath in, and let it out with a sigh.
9:25Notice how you feel.
9:28I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:31We'll see you again tomorrow, with hope, mindfulness, and prayer.