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You might take a few full breaths to collect the attention, inhaling deeply now, and exhaling

slowly.

And again, inhaling deeply, filling the chest and lungs.

And then a very slow out breath.

So you can feel the sensations of the breath as it's released.

And more time inhaling deeply.

Letting go now, the breath slowly, just feel letting go through your whole body.

Letting go, letting go.

And then let the breath resume its natural rhythm.

Just notice the quality of presence that's here.

Just as if you feel a little more here, mindful, awake.

And this presence, you can let the attention come to the heart and take a moment to sense

your intention tonight for being here.

What it is that matters to you, what it is in the most sincere way, that's important,

that really brings you to meditate.

And in your self-feel, that sincerity of heart, we do a bit of chanting as part of opening

our evening with the simple mantra Om, which is the sound current of connectedness.

So you might bring the palms together.

This gesture of prayerfulness or reverence helps to bring more energy to the heart area.

And we'll chant three times together.

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