daily hope
Back to the Breath
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Related Scripture: Psalm 62:1 (recording quotes NLV). 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.
0:00Your breath is a place that you can go to at any point to ground yourself.
0:11Maybe you're having a rough day at work, or struggling with social anxiety.
0:20No matter the situation, you can always gently bring your awareness back to the breath.
0:30Simply notice the breath, and let go.
0:42Let's start by taking a few nice, deep breaths.
0:51As your breath begins to relax your body, allow your eyes to close like the sun sets.
1:04Take a moment to consider this verse: "My soul is quiet, and waits for God alone.
1:17He is the one who saves me." And again, "My soul is quiet, and waits for God alone.
1:36He is the one who saves me." With an easy awareness, bring your attention to the space in the room.
2:04Just noticing the space with an easy curiosity.
2:15Notice your place in the room.
2:25Feel the weight of your body in the chair.
2:36Feel the air on your skin.
2:44Listen to the sounds in the room.
2:51Maybe it's quiet in the room, maybe it's not.
2:56Both are okay.
3:09You're just listening, and welcoming the sounds as part of the exercise.
3:22Not wishing to change the sounds.
3:26Just accepting the sounds as they are.
3:40When it feels natural, slowly bring your awareness to the breath.
3:55Allow your breath to be a reminder to stay in this present moment.
4:10If your mind begins to wander, you can always come back to the feeling of the breath.
4:31Relax, and let your body honor the natural calm that only comes from the presence of a loving God.
4:54Now, gently bring your awareness to the breath.
5:02Allow your breath to deepen and fill the lungs.
5:19Big, deep breath in, and then taking twice as long on the exhale.
5:35Let the inhale come easily and effortlessly.
5:43And then exhale, controlling the breath.
5:56Allow yourself to be here in this moment.
6:06"This is all that matters right now." Whatever you need to let go of, let it go.
6:23Release it to God.
6:37Today is a new day, with new opportunities.
6:53Allow your breath to renew your spirit and connect you to your creator, who loves you.
7:13Deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth.
7:31Remember, this is a place of love.
7:37Let this practice be whatever you need it to be.
7:43God's calming presence is always accessible to you.
8:00Let your awareness rest in the loving presence of God.
8:20Take this verse with you, "My soul is quiet, and waits for God alone.
8:30He is the one who saves me." Allow your awareness to slowly come back to your body, and when it feels natural, begin to open your eyes.
8:59Sit back in your chair.
9:02Maybe you want to stretch a little bit.
9:05Do whatever feels good.
9:08Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:14I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:17We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.