nightly wind down
Fountain of Life
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Related Scripture: Psalm 36:9 (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.
0:01Let's get started by allowing the body to relax.
0:10And when you're ready, let your eyes close like the sun sets.
0:22Let your awareness rest with this verse and prayer.
0:28"For with you is the fountain of life.
0:34In your light we see light." And again, "For with you is the fountain of life.
0:51In your light we see light." Now bring your attention to the breath, taking some nice, slow, deep, full breaths.
1:28In through the nose and letting go out through the mouth.
1:57Deep breath in, and feel the body expand.
2:06And slowly exhaling, letting all the air out of the lungs.
2:19Let the breath be natural.
2:23Let the breath naturally relax the body.
2:42Feel the stomach and the chest rise with each inhale.
2:52And feel the body relax with each exhale.
3:30Feel the weight of the body in the bed or the chair.
3:45As you breathe, allow the face to soften and let go.
4:03Allow the forehead to relax and the jaw to fall away from the face.
4:27Just relaxing and releasing.
4:53Now, let go of the breath.
4:58Let it find a nice, natural, effortless rhythm.
5:32Now bring your awareness to the feeling of the body.
5:40Maybe there's some muscle tightness or stress lingering in the body.
5:49Slowly begin to let those muscles relax and release.
6:05Give yourself permission to let go of today.
6:14What is done is done.
6:19All you have is this moment.
6:40Take a few nice, deep breaths.
6:52Allow your breathing to relax the mind.
7:02Feel the body become heavier.
7:15Sinking into your bed, letting go of all that stress in the body and the mind.
7:41Inhale, feel the chest rise.
7:48And exhale, feel the chest fall.
8:03Let the breath find a natural rhythm.
8:28Begin to notice the sounds in the room.
8:36Not resisting the sounds, just accepting them as they are.
8:44You're just the observer.
9:02If the thoughts take you away, remember, that's okay.
9:09There's no way to do this wrong.
9:17When it feels comfortable, bring your awareness back to the sounds.
9:38And for a moment or two, effortlessly allow your awareness to rest.
10:01Take this verse with you.
10:05"For with you is the fountain of life.
10:10In your light we see light." God, I know you're always with me.
10:30Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:35Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:42I trust your plan for my life.