nightly wind down
The True Light for All
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Related Scripture: John 1:9b (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.
0:38"This is the true light that gives light to all people." And again, "This is the true light that gives light to all people." Now, slowly begin to relax and
1:14allow the body to open.
1:34Consciously, start to relax and turn off the muscles.
1:50Start with the muscles in the feet.
1:56Allow the feet to turn out and relax at the ankles, letting the hips soften.
2:19The knees are relaxing.
2:34The stomach begins to let go.
2:42Softening the shoulders.
2:50Allowing the head to relax and become heavy at the neck.
3:10Allow the chest and back to open.
3:19Allow the body to settle.
3:44Just noticing how the body feels.
4:08Feeling the gravity of the body and how it pushes you down into the bed.
4:41And when it feels comfortable, allow your awareness to rest.
4:54If the mind wants to think, then let it think.
5:01If it wants to be still, allow it to be still.
5:37Bring your attention to the way the breath feels.
5:45Let it settle into a natural rhythm, effortless and natural.
6:09Notice how good it feels to just breathe.
6:24With each exhale, let the body feel heavier and heavier.
6:39Begin to allow the muscles to release and unlock.
6:53Feel the effects of gravity on the body, letting gravity pull the body down into the bed or the chair.
7:18Now, gently bring your attention to your feelings or emotions.
7:37Just 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.
8:15The day is done, allow God to handle what you cannot.
8:37The thoughts may begin to bubble up, and that's okay.
8:46Just notice the thoughts, and then let them be.
9:06Rest into that deeper sense of calm that can only be found in God's love.
9:24You're inviting God to bring calm over your body, to bring peace into your spirit.
9:45Resting into your true nature, a child of God.
10:08Take this verse with you, "This is the true light that gives light to all people." God, I know you're always with me.
10:35Thank you for all of your blessings.
10:39Help me to relax and let go in your presence.
10:47I trust your plan for my life.