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Now before our episode begins, here's a quick word from our sponsors.

Hey there, and welcome back to wake me up.

I'm your host Tyler, and I'm so glad you're here.

My friend, there are moments when life is easy.

Things fall into place, and there doesn't seem to be anything to stress over.

But those moments pass, and other moments take place.

Moments that might make you feel like you're treading water

with no land in sight.

You're overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, and feeling like you'll never

see the light again. But just as the good moment did before, this moment too shall pass.

So today and throughout the rest of this week, let's talk about how we can use this phrase

to get us through those moments that feel impossible to overcome,

and how to use them to become stronger.

Before we begin, let's slow down for just a moment.

Allow any stress to melt away

by reminding yourself that you are here now and that's enough.

And take a few deep breaths at your own pace

to solidify that.

As you take these breaths,

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