nightly wind down
Young Again Like Eagles
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Related Scripture: Psalm 103:5b (recording quotes ERV). 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.
0:01Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing the body to relax.
0:16And when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:29Let your mind rest with this verse and prayer, "He makes us young again, like an eagle that grows new feathers." And again, "He makes us young again, like an
0:57eagle that grows new feathers." Now, slowly begin to relax and allow the body to open.
1:36Consciously, start to relax and turn off the muscles.
1:53Start with the muscles in the feet.
1:58Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles, letting the hips soften.
2:21The knees are relaxing.
2:36The stomach begins to let go.
2:45Softening the shoulders.
2:53Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:13Allow the chest and back to open.
3:21Allow the body to settle.
3:46Just noticing how the body feels.
4:10Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:43And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
5:13Now, bring your attention to the breath.
5:38Let's take some nice deep breaths.
6:03Make them feel easy and effortless.
6:12In through the nose and out through the mouth, feeling life enter your body as you breathe in.
6:46Inhale, feel how the body expands.
6:54Then slowly exhale, releasing tension as you go.
7:24Feel the air as it travels in through the nose, and feel the body fall with each exhale.
8:05With each breath, allow the chest and shoulders to soften and relax.
8:39Notice how the body feels.
8:51Allow your breath to soften and release the tension in your body.
9:19Just relaxing and releasing.
9:42There's no way to do this wrong.
9:46The breath breathes itself.
10:04Take this verse with you, "He makes us young again, like an eagle that grows new feathers." God, I know you're always with me.
10:33Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:38Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:45I trust your plan for my life.