daily hope
Happiness Requires Letting Go
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Related Scripture: Philippians 4:19 (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.
0:00You're moving closer to happiness when you let go of life as you expected it to be and when you accept life as it is.
0:15When you do this, your eyes will open to the blessings and opportunities that you had previously missed.
0:29Often, expectations are disappointments in waiting.
0:38Let go of your expectations.
0:41Accept life as it is.
0:50Remember, as long as happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are.
1:05Okay, let's go ahead and get started by taking a moment to notice your breath.
1:17Just the rise and the fall of the chest.
1:25And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
1:36Now, take a moment to consider this verse, "And the same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given
1:51to us in Christ Jesus." Again, "And the same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us
2:14in Christ Jesus." When it feels comfortable, go ahead and take a few deep breaths in.
2:39Nice and easy.
2:48Let the breath settle and become natural, and bring your attention to the space in the room.
3:02Not thinking too hard about it, just becoming aware of your body and your surroundings.
3:20Notice the air on the skin.
3:28Feel the chair beneath you.
3:38Pay attention to the position of your body.
3:43Make sure that you're comfortable.
3:56Notice the state of your mind.
4:02Does the mind feel calm?
4:05Does it feel restless?
4:09Both are okay.
4:17Just a simple, easy noticing.
4:30Just noticing the space, almost like you're an observer.
4:44Notice the gentle sound of your breath coming in and going out.
4:58Deepening the inhales and extending the exhales, letting the body rest.
5:19Just relax.
5:36Keeping your eyes closed, bring your awareness to the space around the room.
5:56Just noticing the sounds in the room and the sensations on the body.
6:11Welcome these sensations as part of the practice.
6:34When it feels comfortable, take some nice deep breaths.
6:50Real easy, deep breaths.
7:08Now begin to slow down the inhale.
7:16Long, slow, deep inhalation, and then let the breath out, and relax.
7:30Again, take another long, slow, deep breath in, filling up the body, and then let the exhale come naturally.
7:51With each breath, let your mind relax.
8:08Allow your feelings to release and become a prayer to God.
8:29Now, for a few moments, let go of the focused attention, and let your awareness rest.
8:42You are loved.
8:58Take this verse with you.
9:04"And the same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus." When it feels
9:28natural, bring your awareness back to the room, just noticing the room with a gentle appreciation.
9:41And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly open.
9:48Take a moment to notice how you feel.
9:52I hope you feel a little more relaxed.
9:55We'll see you again tomorrow for another day of hope.