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your mouth, releasing any tension.\n(4s pause)",[12,51,52],{},"Again, a deep inhale, filling your lungs with fresh air.\n(4s pause)",[12,54,55],{},"And a slow exhale, letting go of any distractions.\n(4s pause)",[12,57,58],{},"Just settle into the present moment.\n(2s pause)",[12,60,61],{},"Let any thoughts or to-do lists drift away like clouds in the sky.\n(2s pause)",[12,63,64],{},"There's nothing you need to do right now, nothing you need to fix.\n(2s pause)",[12,66,67],{},"Simply be here.",[12,69,70],{},"Now, bring your attention to your own heart space.\n(2s pause)",[12,72,73],{},"Imagine a soft, warm light beginning to glow there.\n(2s pause)",[12,75,76],{},"This light represents your inherent goodness, your capacity for love and kindness.\n(3s pause)",[12,78,79],{},"Feel this warmth expanding with each breath.\n(2s pause)",[12,81,82],{},"Now, silently repeat these phrases to yourself, allowing them to resonate deeply within you.\n(3s pause)",[12,84,85],{},"May I be safe.\n(3s 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