Our church encourages the practice of “contemplative prayer” where you turn off the rest of the world so you can listen to God speaking to you.
It requires relaxation of the body and becoming aware of the body. Yoga is often suggested.
It doesn’t work for me. I get there by other means. Instead of activating the body I engage it. It’s my 5 AM walk that sets my mind free and open to new thought – sometimes, maybe even, divine thought.
Somehow I have figured out how to live in two worlds at once.
kaffekup about 4 years ago
Contrary to some ascetic religions, it’s hard to be spiritual when your stomach’s empty.
Thorby about 4 years ago
Perhaps Francis is still practicing the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises…
rmbdot about 4 years ago
Brother Leo needs someone to explain spiritual direction to him? No, don’t think so.
craigwestlake about 4 years ago
The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind…
dflak about 4 years ago
Our church encourages the practice of “contemplative prayer” where you turn off the rest of the world so you can listen to God speaking to you.
It requires relaxation of the body and becoming aware of the body. Yoga is often suggested.
It doesn’t work for me. I get there by other means. Instead of activating the body I engage it. It’s my 5 AM walk that sets my mind free and open to new thought – sometimes, maybe even, divine thought.
Somehow I have figured out how to live in two worlds at once.