nightly wind down
The Path of Life
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Related Scripture: Psalm 16:11a (recording quotes NIV). 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.
0:01Begin by getting comfortable, and when you're ready, allow your eyes to slowly close.
0:20As your body begins to relax, allow your awareness to rest with this verse and prayer.
0:32"You have made known to me the path of life." And again, "You have made known to me the path of life." When it feels natural, begin releasing the tension
1:09in your hands, shoulders, and neck.
1:21Let go of that stress.
1:31Release your anxieties and worries to God.
1:44Let go of your grip on control.
1:59Take a big, deep breath in.
2:11Release your stress.
2:17Let go of your frustrations.
2:27Let it all go on the exhale.
2:40We aren't holding onto the thoughts.
2:44We're just letting them release.
3:03Now bring your awareness to the way the body feels.
3:22Allow yourself to sink into your chair or your bed.
3:31Let the body relax and release.
3:49When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heart.
4:01Feel the heart beat.
4:10Just noticing it.
4:24Allow that natural rhythm and stillness to relax the body.
4:43Just notice the way that you feel.
4:50Not trying to change it.
4:53Just accepting it the way that it is.
5:18Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
5:26Let it settle into a natural rhythm.
5:38Effortless and natural.
5:50Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
6:14With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:35Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
6:49Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
7:13Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:33Just noticing the feelings that you brought with you today, not engaging with those emotions, remembering that we can leave those feelings right where they are.
8:10The day is done.
8:14Allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:32The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
8:41Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
9:01Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:20You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:41Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:02Take this verse with you.
10:05"You have made known to me the path of life." God, I know you're always with me.
10:29Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:34Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:41I trust your plan for my life.