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36 • Living in the Light

Meditation

Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and

take a few deep breaths. Each time you exhale, relax your body
more and more. Then take a few more deep breaths and, each time
you exhale, relax your mind. Let your thoughts drift by without
holding onto any of them. Allow your mind to go out of focus.
Relax your awareness into a deep place within you.
Imagine that there is a very powerful presence within you. This
presence is totally loving, strong, and wise. It is nurturing, pro-
tecting, guiding, and caring for you. At times it can be very strong
and forceful. It can also be very light, joyful, and playful. As you
get to know and trust it, it will make your life exciting, meaning-
ful, and fulfilling.
You may get an image or a feeling or a physical sensation that
represents this higher presence. Even if you don’t see or feel a
thing, assume it is there regardless.
Relax and enjoy the feeling or thought that you are being total-
ly taken care of by the universe. Say this affirmation to yourself
silently or aloud, “I feel and trust the presence of the universe in my
life.”