tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85978036693908904562024-02-22T02:12:06.334+13:00Entering the Stillness
It starts with awareness...Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-90246206188342486912021-02-09T19:40:00.001+13:002021-02-09T19:43:27.747+13:00Inner Stillnes<p><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Nature is all around us. I know that seems an obvious
statement.</span></p><p>
</p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Nature is all around us, and it is up to us to stop, smell
the roses and take in the colour of the sky and take time out from our endless
'to do' lists. Sitting at my desk, I have a choice of writing a blog, getting
up and clean the house or spend some time making bobbin lace. There you have it! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Needless to say; there are many more things on my list on how to spend the next
hour or so. Gardening, walking and reading are also high on that list. Time,
however, is limited. </span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">You can spend time only once, like money. Once it is gone,
it is gone! To actually stop and ponder, and be present to what is around us,
requires commitment.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Recently I have become a 'tramper' or a 'hiker', depending
on where you live in the world. Rather than walking around town to increase my
fitness levels, I have ventured out on to Mt Taranaki. To be on the mountain
with the diversity of vegetation, the birdlife and the ever-changing
surroundings, makes me stop and appreciate creation even more. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">At the same time, those of us who explore our 'back-yard'
need to be prepared for changing weather conditions, where to put our feet, and
making sure there is sufficient food, warm clothing etc. Hiking, demands my
full attention!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I had this romantic idea of going on solo adventures,
spending time with God and Creation. The reality for me at this stage is that
going off on my own is not recommended. I need to get my outdoor knowledge up
and make sure I am safe when I venture off on my own. After some recent hikes,
I discovered that the time I thought I had to pray and ponder, was taken up by
my attention and focus on where to put my feet or my poles. The time of silent
reflection was interrupted by other people in my tramping party. It takes a
while to work out who needs to talk all the way, and who is comfortable with
their own thoughts.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">There are challenges in 'entering the stillness'. It is not
necessarily about the stillness we find around us. Walking in town can be
noisy; this is similar on the mountain; where birdlife and the wind through the
trees can be distracting too. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">To enter the stillness with awareness of the Divine Spirit,
depends more on our inner peace and restlessness. Wherever we are, there are
sounds, wherever we are there is God's presence. It is training our inner peace
and awareness to tap into the love and presence of God.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I am not sure that 'training' is the right phrase.
Spiritual practices help us to be present and grow in awareness of God's
presence. Saying my mantra on the mountain, is similar to my meditation practice
at home. It allows me to foster my inner stillness and refocus my attention
from those in my tramping party, to the Love of God in Creation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYkspOtlUX93OG5_jSsIB_cyqHnxvz-anW8NK4N0gAFZDdmSBLEBGi3zqTxohDCt0fojtvodYad7F9zp27BI_WZFGmyoriY_5B3Ko4Oo_ZTeil6URH0oPvT35xUl1Z3dVibZNe_Umk_8/s886/waingongoro1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="774" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYkspOtlUX93OG5_jSsIB_cyqHnxvz-anW8NK4N0gAFZDdmSBLEBGi3zqTxohDCt0fojtvodYad7F9zp27BI_WZFGmyoriY_5B3Ko4Oo_ZTeil6URH0oPvT35xUl1Z3dVibZNe_Umk_8/s320/waingongoro1.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seek Peace. Find it within.</span></span><br /><p></p>
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<![endif]-->Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-68746692477104454332021-01-27T21:02:00.000+13:002021-01-27T21:02:15.919+13:00Closer to God<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Lately, I have been pondering my desire to grow closer to God. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Growing closer to God is
not a topic that is widely discussed over a cup of tea, or a nice glass of
Shiraz. I am not even sure where the desire comes from, but that is beside the
point. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">It is the phrase that
puzzles me most. For me, God is within each and every one of us. God is the
one' in whom we move and have our being'. God is closer to our breathing than we
are to ourselves. And so the desire is not to grow </span><u><span data-preserver-spaces="true">closer</span></u><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> to
God, but to grow in </span><u><span data-preserver-spaces="true">awareness </span></u><span data-preserver-spaces="true">of the presence of God in my life.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Many books have been
written about 'how to </span><u><span data-preserver-spaces="true">open</span></u><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> ourselves to God', to meditate and pray,
practice Lectio Divina and to listen to the small voice within. Spiritual
practices seem straight forward, 'do this to achieve that'…</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I wonder how I would know that I am closer to God, or more aware
of God. Will my life change? Will the outlook change? Do people detect a change
within me if God and I grew closer? What would that look like?</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The idea of being close to
God and not worry; to take each day as it comes, trusting in the providence of
the Almighty– nah that is not in my nature. I am more of a control freak than
that. And let's face it, God is far too busy to worry about the small stuff, I
am sure She doesn't mind if I keep my finger on the pulse.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">My idea of closer to God,
inner peace and greater awareness will radiate from being on the right track.
Whatever that track may look like. In general, that is not what I perceive from
fellow travellers on the journey. As Julia Cameron states, 'God is no laughing
matter'. Dealing with God is serious stuff! </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">But is it? </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">If the God we worship is a
God of love and mercy, why are people so critical and self-absorbed with their
way of interpreting the Bible, or their way of worship? Listen to any average
sermon on a Sunday, or as in our case, unfortunately, on a weekday as well-
most of the sermons are no laughing matter. They are seldom inspirational,
often filled with notions of reconciliation and repentance. That doesn't instil
the curiosity to grow closer to God; it rather puts people off.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Sermons and Church
teachings around reconciliation and repentance put me off too. Those subjects
are seldom a point of encouragement or support. Repentance is regularly used to
instil guilt rather than hope. Repentance, to turn back to God, not because we
are bad or naughty, but because it is great to be in a loving- supportive
environment.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Growing in awareness of
God's presence is not about attending church, genuflecting at the right time,
saying our prayers and nodding in agreement with the priest. Growing in
awareness is paying attention, being present in what we are doing at any given
time. Yes, reading spiritual books and the bible help this focus; so does
prayer as long as we take the time to listen; stop and smell the roses and get
our feet wet at the beach. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Seek Peace. Find it within. </span></span><br /></span></p>
Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-66848759248017205592021-01-23T20:54:00.001+13:002021-01-23T20:54:46.655+13:00Promise<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">After receiving Communion this morning, I became aware of a hymn
in my head. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The tune went round and round in my head, but the lyrics escaped
me. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">So frustrating! Slowly one word came through the fog in my
brain. While I cycled home, I was sure I had the first line of the hymn.
"Jesus I have promised to... xx, you to the end". </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I thought it was 'follow', but after a quick search, it became
apparent that it was 'serve'. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The hymn is a well-known hymn in the Anglican Tradition.</span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">"Jesus, I have
promised to serve thee to the end.</span></em><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"></span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Be thou forever near me,
my Master and my friend.</span></em><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"></span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I shall not fear the
battle if thou art by my side.</span></em><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"></span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Nor wander from the
pathway</span></em><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">.</span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">If thou wilt be my
guide".</span></em></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">My unpacking started with the word: 'promise'. Although promise
is a familiar word in our vocabulary, I felt it was useful to have a more
in-depth look.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">'Promise' means: a declaration of assurance that one will do
something, or that something will happen. Promise, refers to a commitment, an
agreement or obligation as well as a vow. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I have taken civil and religious vows. Wedding vows, vows for
Holy Orders as a Deacon in the Anglican Church, and vows as a Secular or Third
Order Franciscan. These vows have not been taken lightly. I remember the
sleepless nights before my baptism and ordination. The lifelong implication of
taking these vows was in the forefront of my mind. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I questioned myself, could I make that promise? How would that
alter my life, and what would people think of me, that I took these vows? </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">God made promises too. Seven in total, according to the Bible;
they are</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">1 I will be with you</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">2. I will protect you</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">3 I will be your strength</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">4 I will answer you</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">5 I will provide for you</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">6 I will give you peace</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">7 I will always love you</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I must admit writing about vows and promises is challenging and
confrontational. I have broken some of my vows. I have broken wedding vows, and
got up and started again. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">To talk about the God’s promises is almost impossible. Those are
personal experiences and not mere observations. No one can say on my behalf
that God has or has not answered me. No one can judge if God has been my
strength or has provided for me. We put our trust in God and pray that God
keeps the promises and keeps us close, and we pray that we may be aware of God’s
presence.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> <br /></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">So back to my hymn.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The line "Jesus I have promised to serve thee to the
end", could potentially be another point for debate or unpacking. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The essential question is: 'Who is Jesus?' Is Jesus God? Is
Jesus just an inspirational teacher? I struggled with the concept that Jesus is
God's only Son. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I believe that everyone is a child of God. Jesus' divinity is
similar to mine. We all carry the 'God-spark'. We are all called to follow in
Jesus' footsteps. He is the way; he showed us the way of open-handed living,
caring for our neighbours, praying in solitude, and he taught us how to be
whole. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">That is the Jesus I follow and want to get close to.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The next stumbling block for me, is the word 'Master'. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">For some reason, I struggle with authority. Or perceived
authority. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In God's economy, everyone is equal, so the idea that one person
is more important than another person grinds me. We come into the world with
nothing, and when we die, we leave with nothing. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">When ‘Master’ indicates a skill-full individual it is a
different story. Jesus has mastered the way to God. Jesus as teacher and
Master, as my living example, the person I want to follow. Not necessarily
imitate, I have to be the best version of 'me'; with the richness, insights and
compassion of Jesus, my friend. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The idea to surround ourselves with people, who live the life we
want to live is a great starting point for life’s journey. Jesus is my friend
and Master, and I look to him to grow closer to God. And Yes, I serve Jesus by
being the best person I can be, growing closer to God and others may be
inspired by my way of life and become curious and want the same. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I follow and serve Jesus as a self-centred act and as an example
and possibility for those around me. I do not follow the literalist Jesus as created
by fundamentalist Christians, but the Jesus who shows us the way to the Divine,
the Jesus who triggers the Spirit within me, who brings me back to the source
of the Divine within me. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The last verse of the hymn ends with </span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“O, give me grace to follow</span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">My Master and my friend.”</span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></i></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Grace, as in smooth and filled with good will. In Christian
literature Grace may be translated as filled with God’s help. I opt for both!</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06Y04S6cjiJU0V-g45m-UcrmAA0YxNK6k0K780qkrcuy7Fd6pMBRj1eKxDX06Mm295WeUj5skIjR5Bt5-KSvm3SPXrMjmwlk9tjFYFLzUWczYR_ZIeeAIr9HBVDYeoQ3UcmHyS4wpaIE/s2048/Promise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg06Y04S6cjiJU0V-g45m-UcrmAA0YxNK6k0K780qkrcuy7Fd6pMBRj1eKxDX06Mm295WeUj5skIjR5Bt5-KSvm3SPXrMjmwlk9tjFYFLzUWczYR_ZIeeAIr9HBVDYeoQ3UcmHyS4wpaIE/s320/Promise.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Seek Peace. Find it within.</span></span><br /></span></p>
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Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-78433225175043177432021-01-12T15:24:00.001+13:002021-01-21T15:16:27.656+13:00Declutter<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Before Covid came into our lives, the buzzwords were
‘declutter’ and ‘downsize’.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Friends who were looking for ‘lock-up and leave’ properties
to be able to follow the temptation of the advertised ‘overseas’ experiences
and to be able to travel to far-reaching destinations, have decided to stay
put. Some wanted to cross things off their ‘bucket lists’, others read books
which stirred their curiosity.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">And then Covid hit. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The reality of being in a safe country, where life is more
or less normal, where we can go about our ordinary day to day pursuits; made
people revisit their desire to downsize. In some cases they re-engaged with
hobbies from the past that required some space and are travelling locally and
enjoying what they have.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Downsizing to an environment with less maintenance is one
thing. Decluttering and making choices of how we fill the space around us is
another story. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Personally, I have a variety of hobbies, which all come
with a necessary amount of stuff – or at least that is what I tell myself. The
reality is that we accumulate stuff and more stuff, with the excuse that we
don’t know when we may need it. As a dressmaker, I have collected materials
that have become rather international, as they have travelled the world with me
in their respective boxes! I wonder if it is time to have an honest and
thorough sorting out session. The same applies to books and magazines and yes,
everything else! Am I kidding myself that with all the leftover scraps, one day
I will make a scrap quilt? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">So declutter is about stuff that fills our spaces and might
make us happy or not. Maria Kondo was very popular at some stage, she is not a
minimalist, although she favours tidying up. Her criteria is around joy. If
something makes you happy, it has a place in your house or room, if not it
needs to be tossed or repurposed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I find that my need to declutter is not merely focused on
‘stuff’, it includes what is going on in my head. Too many thoughts, too many
projects and too many books to read, and then there is the possible social
media overload. Work, volunteering, goals etc., all take up a lot of mental space. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Decluttering is not something we do lightly, most of us
have an emotional attachment to things, and many things have special memories.
I sometimes wonder if we need objects to remind us, or will the memory be the
same without a tangible item?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">What are we telling ourselves if we keep objects, or if we
throw everything out? How will that affect us? In the past I have thrown a lot
of books out, which I regretted later, knowing I had a book on ‘such and so’
where did I put it… to realise I had donated it. The idea with books might be
that you put them on a less reachable shelf for a couple of months before
chucking them out.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">So my starting point is to establish what is essential in
my life, how would I like to spend my time and what do I need for that.
Relationships, health, spirituality and creativity are crucial for my
well-being, and that is where my focus is.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Decluttering living space and headspace, requires a certain
amount of ruthlessness. Decluttering relationships is far more challenging; to
surround yourself with people who are like-minded and have similar values to
health, spirituality and creativity is vital for our well-being. Gentle
suggestions in changing behaviour may well be necessary.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I have started the process. Out with theology that is no
longer life-giving, out with material that no longer suits me, out with linen
that might be good as a ‘drop-sheet’ for painting the house. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Decluttering my head includes minimising screen time, more
time spend on bible study/journaling and writing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">May you be free from the desire of acquiring and content
with what you have stored away.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXWj2uWFPg8ec3ryv6j-IVEE_qphFvkb0_LjAXZ5bULK1c1XmHCSGqKpadDDPX5smE47FqOvtxIlFQ-VCFBYiqnMQPfDin1z6PDeb-UyOMTYsOXOxAhrxd2XnV1_CzjYXU6EcKmKgg1c/s2048/Declutter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1991" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdXWj2uWFPg8ec3ryv6j-IVEE_qphFvkb0_LjAXZ5bULK1c1XmHCSGqKpadDDPX5smE47FqOvtxIlFQ-VCFBYiqnMQPfDin1z6PDeb-UyOMTYsOXOxAhrxd2XnV1_CzjYXU6EcKmKgg1c/s320/Declutter.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seek Peace. Find it within.</span><br /><p></p>
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Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-22394834265748200072021-01-08T19:19:00.003+13:002021-01-08T19:19:49.595+13:00Abundant Abundance<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">A new year, with fresh hopes and dreams. The hope for an
uneventful year. A year where we can catch our breath, take stock and carry on. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">New Year’s resolutions
appear to have gone out of fashion. The year just gone has left a few people
struggling, and shell shocked. Why would you even bother to make resolutions? </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In general, they are
forgotten before January has come to an end. I like the idea of New Year’s
resolution. A time to take stock and set goals that help me focus on the year
ahead. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Goals that are realistic
and measurable, goals that nudge me along, rather than hit me over the head
with demanding deadlines. Simple goals, for example, to be mindful of the
environment; buying from local suppliers or with sustainability in mind.
Another great goal is to increase fitness and wellbeing. Fitness levels are
easy to measure, and goals can be set—a gradual goal which can be worked on at
a regular basis, with determination or with patience.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">A few years ago, I came
across 'A word for the year'. This word is not the newly invented, or the most used
word of the past year. It is a word one chooses to nudge them along during the
year. A word that sums up your thoughts and intentions for the year to come.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Do you choose 'A word for
the year', or do you stick with New Year’s resolutions? Or maybe you have
decided to give up on those? Did you give up because it felt like adding
pressure rather than a positive focus for your life?</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In the past, I have used
the words ‘Surrender’, ‘Trust’ and ‘Love’. Surrender to let go of things I
could not control. Trust that all would be well and would work out for the
best. And the word Love, to remind myself that I am loved, that others are
loved and to see the world with love.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">This year my word is
Abundance; Abundance and abundantly. I thought about other words before I
settled on this. There was Discipline, SELF-discipline to be exact. Not exactly
a kind, gentle nudging word. It is a word that feels prickly, and although I
probably could improve on the self-discipline side of things, it is a word I
need to think of. Self-discipline in exercise, food choices, or even in how I
spend my spare time. Discipline to write a weekly blog…. And so the list goes
on. However, it did not feel right for 2021.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Gratitude was next on the
list. Gratitude is a spiritual discipline, to be grateful for the great life I
have; the people around me who love me and appreciate me. Somehow it is not the
word I need for this year.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Abundance. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One of my favourite verses in John’s Gospel: ‘</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I came
that they may have life and have it abundantly’.</span></span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> (John 10:10) That sounds and feels
right. Abundance in exercise, abundance in work and inspiration. Abundantly. No
financial concerns, or worry about workload. To live with abundance, to live
life to the full, open handedly as the Buddhist say.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">So I did a quick search
through Scripture and found in Luke Gospel: ‘</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">One’s
life does not consist in the abundance of possessions’</span></span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. (Luke 12:15) </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In 2Cor 9:8, Paul writes
that ‘</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">God provides you with every blessing in abundance’.</span></span></em></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I think life is about
being present in the now and an awareness of living in God’s presence. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">My word
for 2021 is Abundance. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">May you have a year of
Abundant Abundance! </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seek Peace. Find it within. </span></span><br /></span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“Are we there yet?” </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">I am sure a lot of parents
have heard this question from their little people on the back seat. Maybe in
combination with a ‘Mumm he is annoying me…”</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Waiting, and having
patience is something we have to learn, it doesn’t come easy. It takes
practice. In our western culture, where we look for more efficiency, where we
often hurry to get on to the next task, waiting is a nuisance. It slows us down
in our effort to achieve life. We have people to see and things to do. We want
to make things happen, not wait and waste time.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Christmas is only a few
more sleeps. The time for ‘waiting’ is almost over. Children everywhere are
anxiously awaiting the time where they may open their presents. The adults look
forward to good food, maybe a few drinks, and catching up with friends and
relatives and spending quality time in the park or on the beach. Well that is
for us in the Southern Hemisphere! I suppose those in the Northern Hemisphere
will sit close to the heater and play board-games!</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Waiting. People do not
like waiting. However, we practice this regularly. Waiting in line, in traffic;
waiting for other people to answer our emails or phone calls, or even waiting
for our children to finish their sports training. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Waiting for the results of
the latest blood test or ultra-scan. Waiting for a baby to be born, a person to
retire or even to die. This form of waiting has a variety of emotions attached
to it. Eagerly awaiting, with anticipation of what is to come.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Often it is not so much
the time spent waiting; it is the uncertainty that plays on our mind. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Waiting is about patience
and trust. We know that if we wait, the light will turn green again, and we get
our turn. The queue at the supermarket will eventually disappear. With
patience, certain things will resolve themselves.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">While waiting for the test
results and the subsequent treatment requires trust. Trust in the doctors and
other medical staff to help our bodies heal. The longer we have to wait, the
more uncertainty can play on our mind. Our mind hate uncertainty; it becomes
restless and creates more suffering by going round and round in circles and
playing every ‘what if?’ Scenario under the sun. Centering prayer and
mindfulness are helpful tools to combat this situation.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">In this season of Advent,
where Christians wait with expectation on the arrival of baby Jesus, is a time
for each individual to ponder upon some questions. The medieval mystic Meister
Eckhart writes: “We are all meant to give birth to God”. I have to work out how
do I give birth to Christ within me?” What is my role in the world of social
justice?</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Waiting and wondering does
not have to be lost time. Waiting can be a powerful tool to create the life we
want. In this age of ‘instant gratification’ time out is a useful way to
reassess what we need and how we can assist those around us. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Buddhism teaches us to be
mindful; to stay in the moment and to slow down. Buddhism teaches us that by
being present, we minimize the suffering, rather than trying to bliss out or
cover-up. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The link between
‘Christianity’ and ‘Buddhist’ waiting lies in the shared notion of ‘letting
go’. Unfortunately, Christianity is more concerned with ‘saving souls’ rather
than with letting go, as Richard Rohr suggests in </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">The Art
of Letting Go. </span></span></em></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">For me, Advent is not an
empty waiting. I am invited to examine my way of life, how to be the best
version of me and to be Christ in other people’s lives, as well as being Christ
for others. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQreAY4PbHK2os7bp1u31ZJnfqpbZtsAEVuG66tmN08Rz_U-3ckwHA8LmYMVJo579eq29jrksjpLyb4Ar2hrK7v2TiZGHG9uugii0VWIif5FQMsQvd4fAYvQwuopUJVoKV0F3LkbI-GT4/s1659/Waiting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1659" data-original-width="1483" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQreAY4PbHK2os7bp1u31ZJnfqpbZtsAEVuG66tmN08Rz_U-3ckwHA8LmYMVJo579eq29jrksjpLyb4Ar2hrK7v2TiZGHG9uugii0VWIif5FQMsQvd4fAYvQwuopUJVoKV0F3LkbI-GT4/w286-h328/Waiting.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seek Peace. Find it within.</span></span><br /><p></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We are reaching the end of the year and are planning for
the next. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The experience of an unprecedented year, a year coloured by
the effects of the pandemic, which has effected many, if not all the aspects of
daily life as we knew it.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Looking back, most of us have most likely forgotten about
‘the News Year’s resolutions’ we made, the pandemic drowned the hopes and
dreams we had for 2020.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">We all hope for an uneventful 2021. Getting back on track
with our resolutions of a healthier version of ourselves, or with an idea of
goals to achieve, and plans to make.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Discipline is a word most of us struggle with. Whether from
a work perspective where ‘disciplinary meetings’ are a reality, or disciplining
our children as well as self-discipline are not words we tend to use in daily
conversation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">‘Spiritual disciplines’ in more recent years, have now become
‘spiritual practices’, and I suspect there are similar changes in our
vocabulary concerning our health habits. Life-coaches like to talk about goals,
motivation and focus points, which we attempt to achieve with discipline and
hard work.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Self-discipline was never my forte. However, I like the
idea of a ‘sporty’ version of myself, vibrant, peaceful and serene. This,
however, requires a lot of discipline. Practising self-discipline, in what I
eat and drink, the amount of exercise and meditation I engage in. Discipline
and motivation are the motor behind my achievement. Whatever we desire or want
to accomplish, requires commitment and input. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Richard Foster, in his book ‘Celebration of Discipline’,
identifies inward and outward spiritual disciplines. Meditation, study and
prayer are aspects of the inward disciplines, whereas simplicity, solitude and
service are identified as outward disciplines. Both inward and outward disciplines
require commitment and time from those on the journey. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Recently I was reminded of the Old Testament story where Naaman
went to Elisha in the hope to be healed from leprosy. The remedy was almost too
simple, Naaman had to bathe himself seven times in the river Jordan. He
grumbled and said the rivers closer to home were cleaner, and why would he
bother. He was disappointed that Elisha didn’t perform any miracles. After some
encouragement of those with him, Naaman did as he was instructed, and was
healed. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This reminds us that sometimes solutions are simple but
effective and that Naaman himself needed to want the change and do it. No one
could do it for him. Often that is the case for us as well. If we wish to
change and work towards a healthier body, learn a new skill, or gain a
deeper spiritual practice, we need to put the time and effort in to achieve our
goals. No one can do it for us. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">With Christmas and the festive season looming, it requires
self-discipline to keep our practices up. Praying, meditation, healthy eating
and whatever you do to stay on top of your desired outcome as well as enjoying
the company of family and friends.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For me, that means setting time apart to be on my own, to
keep some routine of exercise and meditation as well as putting in the effort
for healthy meals. At this time of the year when consumerism is working
overtime and ‘desires’ are created and fed, I need to remain focused on
personal aims. To strive for simplicity and service, rather than following the
“more, more and more”, of the marketing industry which is highly seductive and
irresistible.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> <br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seek Peace. Find it within. </span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
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Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-63298423789982594352020-12-02T20:51:00.002+13:002020-12-02T21:09:07.008+13:00Advent<span style="font-size: small;">Christmas is upon us. </span><p><span style="font-size: small;">Carols greet us as we enter shops. They encourage us to focus on presents, to buy for our loved ones, rather than on the Divine Presence. Supermarkets started stocking the Christmas goodies weeks ago. The Christmas lighting has been on the shelves, ready for lavishly decorating our homes. The theme is to spend, spend and spend. Due to Covid-19 nor have we been able to travel overseas, nor have we had a decent holiday. We are ready for some distractions. People are tired, and are looking forward to summer holidays, time-out and catching up with friends and families. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">Going on a regular retreat was a requirement for clergy in the past. Nowadays, it is a recommendation. Advent retreats were common, now they are hard to find. A retreat to take some time out of commitments and to prepare for the coming of the Christ child. Sounds great, doesn’t it? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">How do we prepare for Advent and Christmas? Advent was like Lent, a time of sombre anticipation and reflection. Both are a time for spiritual preparation. A time for prayer, and in some traditions, time for repentance, and taking time out from our demanding jobs and lifestyles. The advent wreath with the four candles that symbolize Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, was designed to help us on this journey. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">However, the world has changed. There are hardly any retreats offered. Some people would argue there is no need for this Advent preparation, the Holy Spirit is with us till Christ comes again. I think it is more complicated than that. When an Advent retreat was announced I was quite excited. A retreat in an intentional faith community, what else could we ask? </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Silence, reflection and walks in combination with interesting, thought-provoking input sessions, nice food and restful sleep… that was my hope....</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The wind was howling, the rain relentless and my room was adjacent to the shared bathroom. The bed was uncomfortable, the input sessions very gentle, however the food was fantastic! </span></div><p><span style="font-size: small;">Although it was not what I had hoped, the Divine inspired and sustained me. The Divine within us, communicating with the Divine surrounding us, guiding and challenging me. The struggles I have with Church teachings and what I believe, are continuous. The Church as an institution is facing tumultuous times, similar to just before Jesus was born. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes retreats are peaceful and move like murmuring water- restful and inspiring. At other times one is invited to visit painful experiences. Returning to those times can be a time of healing, of growth. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">This Advent retreat invited me to look at who I am before God. Our preparation was the passage from Mark’s Gospel, where Jesus asks Bartimaeus “What do you want me to do for you?” To which the blind Bartimaeus responds: “Rabbi, I want to see again”. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">I too want to see, I want to awaken. Although faith is not a merely a question of believing, with Carl Jung I can say: “I know”. Deep down, I know. I know God. But to see a glimpse of the Divine in daily life, to be encouraged, to experience God, that is what I want. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">A while ago I asked someone if they ever doubted, had they ever hoped for ‘a sign’? She said, for those who know, there is no need for a sign. For those who doubt, no sign will be sufficient. I still like a sign now and then. A fellow traveller on the road or some wisdom gleaned from another person’s experience. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">Going on retreat I had hoped for a sign, an insight in the Divine existence. Looking for something that is right in my face, all the time. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">It is called ‘open-handed living’, it is about awareness and perception. It is not about earth-shattering experiences, it is about showing up and slowing down. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">It is about being present. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">May you find a retreat in daily life, be open to God, and live open-handedly</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">I wish you a fruitful Advent.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznSHwbeoqDup3K2JIzagxds08IwyVl83cnDZ6gRepMvDjtTiCjjxIhOztjP8wlBU09MKIPFmUxBTZY9bzBwoYfB-y-ySMDe4w7RskwMV8XuQNt1OffAPj1ktPQ_VgbHkUnFfQ6qG4gTM/s1440/Advent.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznSHwbeoqDup3K2JIzagxds08IwyVl83cnDZ6gRepMvDjtTiCjjxIhOztjP8wlBU09MKIPFmUxBTZY9bzBwoYfB-y-ySMDe4w7RskwMV8XuQNt1OffAPj1ktPQ_VgbHkUnFfQ6qG4gTM/s320/Advent.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Seek Peace. Find it within.</span><br /></span></p>
Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-1540008918644958622020-11-15T20:29:00.002+13:002020-11-17T14:37:25.207+13:00Questions<p>Occasionally we hit a brick wall.<br />No inspiration flows to the surface. <br />It seems all we have are questions. There is nothing wrong with questions. Questions are good. They keep us from being complacent or even lazy. <br /><br />Questions and their answers may require action or change. Sometimes it is much easier to stay with the status-quo, to do what we always do. And guess what? You get what you always got! <br /><br />Questions are often a sign of imminent change. Change in direction, change in commitment, or maybe a realization that no change is required. <br /><br />Today I have been pondering church services. A priest stated earlier in the week that we don’t come to church for ourselves, but for God. He suggested we might not feel like going, because it is bad weather; we may feel we don’t get anything out of it, or we want some space for ourselves. He continued, there are days he does not feel like taking a service. Maybe he wants some time for himself too! <br /><br />To be honest, I am not sure that his reasoning or theology strikes a chord with me. I am not particularly clear on the fact that we go to church for God. I am not convinced that God expects us to show up. After all, if God is in all, and all things are in God, we don’t have to go anywhere to meet God. <br /><br /> I think people go to Church for a variety of reasons, ranging from connecting with like-minded people, to hoping for spiritual nourishment or inspiration. Maybe it does make them feel good? Those who have been brought up in the Roman Catholic Church might think they are under obligation? During lockdown, those in power stated that attending Mass by watching ‘online’ were fulfilling their obligation. This is another aspect that doesn’t sit well with me. ‘Obligation’ and ‘duty’ are red flags for power and control! <br /><br />I understand the reason why we do things can be quite convoluted. There is often some historical reasoning and possible current hopes, which stimulate us to go to church. As long as the service is over and done within an hour, because there are other items on our busy ‘to-do lists’. <br /><br />It is great to build community. The phrase ‘no man is an island’ certainly rings true. Community, and a sense of belonging are essential for our mental well-being. Church can fill that need and desire. However…. <br /><br />People are quite happy to chat before the service, rather than observe prayer full silence, because most people are caught up in their own lives and have enough on their plate. <br /><br />Friendliness is vital for a Christian Community, but how many people stay behind and chat to newcomers? How many are willing and able to visit those in age care facilities, or who are lonely at home? <br /><br />So do we need to go to church? And for whom?</p><p>My next question is, what is our expectation, and is that expectation valid? </p><p>My hope is that the church community is engaging and interested in spiritual matters. That there are people with open and enquiring minds; people who are open to explore different concepts and a wider range of theology. <br /><br />So far, my experience is that people do what they always do. They don’t seem to think or read much broader than their Parish priest, or the parish priest they grew up with. Indeed, the older generation seem to accept whatever is offered. The younger generation is too busy with work, family and sport commitments, the hour a week is all they have. Most people seem more interested in reality TV than reading philosophy or theology. So if you want anything more engaging than what is offered, you will have to find it yourself. <br /><br />Faith appears to be dying out in our society.<br />And so I am pondering the consequences of that. <br /><br />I wonder if the ‘double belonging’ like Zen and Catholicism will be the new norm.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seek peace. Find it within.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></p>
Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-46907540313040992012020-11-07T13:22:00.000+13:002020-11-07T13:22:18.672+13:00Off the Fence<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">When you think about sitting on the fence you will find is
not that comfortable. Fences are often narrow, and it takes skill to climb up
and wiggle to find the right spot. Once you get there, it is astonishing how
long we manage to remain on top of that fence. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The reason we climb up is not always straight forward.
Sometimes we need time to process information and weigh up the pros and cons
before a decision is reached. Sometimes we climb upon the for mentioned fence
to protect ourselves from others who are more outspoken, or who ‘know it all’.
Sitting on the fence buys the climber a certain amount of time. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">After years of sitting on the fence, I decided to come off.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a mature adult I can now make my own
choices and decisions; as a ‘grown up’ you can do what you like, right? Clearly
it is not that simple, there is still a fear of being judged. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The people who raised us have a persistent voice, and I am
sure you still hear the voice of a teacher, parent or other elders, sharing
their insights and teaching with a clarity we struggle to mimic or even ignore.
I cannot remember when I stopped ‘looking over my shoulder’, wondering what
‘they’ might have to say about my choices and how I would answer their
‘questions and concerns’. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I am Dutch, down to earth, practical and intelligent. So
why would I be interested in God? Or in faith-traditions and theology?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried to explain and share my insights, but
for some reason, matters of faith are not always intelligible; they are matters
of the heart. In general, I am quite capable of getting my point across, but not always in faith matters. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Stumbling and stuttering, I worked my way through the real
and imagined conversations. I knew I was responding to a sense of calling and
it felt right, despite more struggles and scuffles in and outside the ‘church’.
I knew I didn’t have all the answers and there were and are days, where I look
at myself and wonder if I got it all wrong? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For example, look at how the church as an institution,
treats women, teaches dogmas whose purpose appears to be exercising power and
control, or where asking questions is seen as not having the ‘right faith’, etc.
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">As a result I climbed the fence between Buddhist practice,
mindfulness, meditation and a Christian Faith where God loves us. After years
of wriggling and peeking over the fence on either side, I finally discovered
that the fence was not connected to anything. There is just some fencing put up
in the middle of the paddock of faith.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I discovered that I could be a committed Franciscan and
have a so-called Buddhist spiritual practice at the same time. You see, there is a long
history of Christian meditation, and Buddhist do not necessarily deny the
existence of God, they simply get on with being aware and letting go. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I was brought up with the saying: “We all have to work out
our own salvation”. Whether salvation and awakening or being saved could be the
same thing for different people was a question I had not learned to ask. Some
people would argue that this is a matter of culture and language rather than
belief systems.</span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The amusing thing is that the Bible teaches that we are
‘saved by grace’. There is nothing you have to do! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Buddhist’s teach that once
you realise that there is nothing you have to do, simply be present in the
moment and that is your 'awakening'. Simple but hard to do. </span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">So I have come off the fence, I practice meditation, I read
the ‘heart sutra’ and the Bible. I still question some teachings of the
church, and I wonder if God does the same!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqnI_6-J-HihuGzb0bfUMmkNvgPF7mX_-_qtTfOdfCArTbWJx6h91aiRfWyS0HWvzS8cxsO73lJG72ohp86Z-7TzEbhk1o-u1kCAuNdfJCNP7u_4I19GLiv4GSLB6HYnwJcJZw-r6e8uU/s2048/Fence.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1127" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqnI_6-J-HihuGzb0bfUMmkNvgPF7mX_-_qtTfOdfCArTbWJx6h91aiRfWyS0HWvzS8cxsO73lJG72ohp86Z-7TzEbhk1o-u1kCAuNdfJCNP7u_4I19GLiv4GSLB6HYnwJcJZw-r6e8uU/s320/Fence.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Seek Peace. Find it within.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p> </p>Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-73823030935854903532020-10-31T15:43:00.000+13:002020-10-31T15:43:13.211+13:00Awareness<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Listening
to Buddhist and Christian monks alike, and reading many books on the subject; I
thought that ‘Entering the Stillness’ started with letting go. Letting go of
thoughts and emotions, letting go of earthy desires like striving for wealth
and success. I thought that letting go was the starting point in any
meditation. I now realise that to ‘enter the stillness’, to enter the unity
with God, the Divine Spirit or the Absolute, starts with </span><u><span data-preserver-spaces="true">awareness</span></u><span data-preserver-spaces="true">.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">The instruction on meditation ‘to watch your thought go
by’, or ‘your thoughts are like cars, don’t jump into them, because you don’t
know where you will end’ all seemed useful. However, this meditation
instruction is about how to deal with distractions; it is not teaching
awareness. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Mindfulness, the buzzword of our time, is about
awareness. It is being aware of your feet on the ground, your body touching the
chair. Mindfulness teaches us not to dwell on the past or be concerned about
the future. It is about being in the moment, not running on ‘the automatic
pilot’, but being present and aware and noticing what is going on in and around
us. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Recently I read ‘</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Cave
in the snow</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">’ it is about an English
woman who became a Buddhist nun, her name is Tenzin Palmo. The book is well
written and hugely inspirational for everyone on a spiritual quest. The author
shows us the life and challenges Tenzin Palmo faced as a female in a
male-dominated faith tradition and how she accomplished her goals.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">What struck me, was the certainty Tenzin Palmo
experienced in the way she leads her life. Initially there was some hesitation
on her path with young men chasing after her. As she was living in a remote
part of India, the mail could take some time to be delivered. At one time she
received three letters, from three different men all suggesting she marries
them. However, she stuck to her spiritual path with energy and determination,
despite the fact she had to go to the other side of the world for it. Her life
is an amazing journey, which continues to this day. I recommend reading it!</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Tenzin Palmo’s quest is how to become perfect; for me,
the quest is unity. A path away from duality; Brother Lawrence is my teacher to
being present.</span> Brother Lawrence teaches to be present to God in all I
do. To be present in the moment, rather than for example, mindlessly eating, or
gardening. Something simple as brushing your teeth, without thinking what my
plans are for the day, or thinking back to how the day went. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">To be
fully present to the action of that time, without letting my mind drift
aimlessly.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> Seek Peace. Find it within<br /></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-75536505101557432472020-10-19T20:24:00.003+13:002020-10-19T20:57:56.389+13:00Non-Attachment<p class="MsoNormal">T<span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">he wisdom of my grandfather has become more apparent to me
as I grew older. He said that once you earned your first dollar, you always
wanted more. As a child, you learn that money can buy pretty things or useful
things. You can buy gadgets or gifts. The question I have come to as a more
mature person, enriched by life's experiences, is: what is a good gift? Is it
something small and expensive, is it something practical? Or is the best gift
your time and energy?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">In our world, where Covid-19 is noticeable in every corner of
the earth, the consequences of lockdown is on every person's mind, and
consumerism has to take a step back. Gone are the times when the desire for
travel and experiences were easy to accommodate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Internationally tripping has come to a stop.
National travel might be contemplated, but at what cost? Are we better to stay
in our region? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The recent elections have given our Labour Party a mandate
to continue. The reality is that no matter which party won, the economic crises
that is anticipated due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, needs funding. The job losses,
the uncertainty, the hopes and dreams of many are shattered. Maybe this is the
right time to re-evaluate our hopes, dreams and spending. Perhaps this is a
good time to look at saving the planet and our bank balances.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">I am astonished to read that one of the major chains in New
Zealand is closing branches due to under performing sales, and at the same time
it is announced that the CEO is receiving a 1.4 million dollar bonus. To me,
that is incomprehensible! I am well aware this is not unusual. There will be
more stories like this. My grandfather was right. Once you have experienced the
benefits of having money, you don't want to be without. There is a difference
between need and greed. There is a difference between what you earn and what
you are worth in an industrial setting.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">The lofty ideological ideas of a variety of religious
traditions describe detachment, or more to the point, non-attachment. Maybe it
is a good practice for the world of today. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Attachment is seen as the main obstacle to a happy content
life by Buddhists and Hindus alike. They practice letting go; letting go of
desire; learning to let go takes time. Those who practise meditation know it
takes hours and hours of self-discipline to practise the art of detachment. For
some Buddhist, this means 'nekkhamma', renunciation, or giving up the desires
of the world to lead a holy life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">For Zen practitioners, it is about giving up thoughts, and
staying in the moment for it is all you have. Detachment of thoughts and
opinions of others can lead to less suffering.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">It is not just the Eastern Philosophies who encourage
non-attachment. Christians have a similar thought. Not to store up riches on
earth, but in heaven. According to the Hindu tradition that could relate to
karma. Or in modern sayings, "What goes around, comes around'. In Ignatian
Spirituality, the word is 'indifference'; this relates to letting go of
personal stuff and being available to God and neighbour. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">If you thought that minimising of desires is mainly a
spiritual notion, think again. There is a raft of organisations focussing on
less consumerism, less wastage, and on intentional living.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Change the world start with yourself, seems to be a
realistic starting point!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52MHUYd3ZObHpG38AB71hL-bSWQTD2McGqh9e4XZFBD8hyphenhyphenqpjnCY8r-PfVgqNynuO1xiZ8PRJ8n0nTfj_1DP1UjVZx3NdPmrwkqQIRFh9YhSUM5gIp9zWoZkmK_EQWH4IDmrJcpiONoA/s2048/Buddha.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1354" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg52MHUYd3ZObHpG38AB71hL-bSWQTD2McGqh9e4XZFBD8hyphenhyphenqpjnCY8r-PfVgqNynuO1xiZ8PRJ8n0nTfj_1DP1UjVZx3NdPmrwkqQIRFh9YhSUM5gIp9zWoZkmK_EQWH4IDmrJcpiONoA/s320/Buddha.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seek Peace. Find it within</span>.<br /><p></p>
Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-67790516965321485872020-10-12T21:32:00.000+13:002020-10-12T21:32:09.457+13:00Joie de Vivre
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The world of marketing
and advertising is exciting and full of colour and creativity; it is a
multimillion-dollar business to support large and small brands of products. The
messages are witty and colourful, often with a catchy tune.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">We are bombarded daily
with products we need to buy to feel better, look better or how we can make a
change for the better. This moisturizer, that car, or even those clothes, will
instantly change your life! We are told that ‘we are worth it!’</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I do not doubt that we
are worth taking care of ourselves, to enjoy life and strive to be happy. To
live life to the fullest is an art most of us need to develop. Most of us
become good musicians, painters or writers by diligent practice. Sure, having
some talent helps, but it is the practice that makes the difference; endless
scales, writing and rewriting before we publish, or whatever practice is needed
to improve our skill.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Recently I pulled one
of Anselm Grün’s books of the shelf. Anselm is a German monk who writes books
and leads retreat. This particular book is about ‘joy’ (vreugde) – the joy of
life, what inspires us, what makes us happy as an individual? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">He says you cannot make
joy; you have to experience it. To live a fulfilling life, we need to work out
what brings us joy and delight, and a zest of living. What makes us get out of
bed, what spins our wheels? Anselm invites us to revisit our past. What did we
enjoy as children, followed by what is meaningful, or what gives meaning to
your life? </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">To discover what makes
us tick, what supports our spiritual well-being is the foundation of our zest
for life, our joie de vivre. Whether you are ‘a bon-vivant’ or an introvert, to
discover your spirituality, your desires for life and the bare necessities for
living that life, we may need to look at what gives us pleasure and delight outside our regular chores. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For some, the ground of
their spirituality lies in prayer and meditation. Attending church services on
a regular base is enough to feed their spiritual hunger. There might be a time
when that is not enough—a time when God feels at a distance.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Anselm suggests reminding
ourselves of the delights of childhood may help us reconnect with our spiritual
source. For me, that is about water. As a child, I could sit at a river or lake
for hours at a time, watching the movement of the water. Water, especially flowing
water, has given me a sense of connection with the Divine. Walking along a
beach, feeling the sand between my toes is heaven!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Another way I reconnect
with the Divine is through creativity. To create and be creative, to sing and
dance or paint and write, whatever gives us joy is the bases for a spiritual
grounding.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">What brings you joy and
delight?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_uJAqXaFT8JStpNMwdCmuJwnb01X2H71ZQW1nixJiDIUdr7LfyRXbMgwCeL2u_pvdJ0bd8CK_ZLH_8dSZMZOKd0DlKoK6Vv8LTz13kxxg8U8GxbJq93Yk7ioTP2e7KiU40g5_CXarVU/s2048/Joie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1836" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_uJAqXaFT8JStpNMwdCmuJwnb01X2H71ZQW1nixJiDIUdr7LfyRXbMgwCeL2u_pvdJ0bd8CK_ZLH_8dSZMZOKd0DlKoK6Vv8LTz13kxxg8U8GxbJq93Yk7ioTP2e7KiU40g5_CXarVU/s320/Joie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seek Peace. Find it within.</span><br /><p></p>
Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-14299327649288471652020-10-03T15:41:00.001+13:002020-10-03T15:41:13.397+13:00Books<p>
Books, I like books. <br />Although e-books have become popular, I like to hold a book, it is so different from an electronic experience. <br />The excitement of wonders hidden inside the pages, the wisdom gathered and shared. <br />I am not sure about you, but I like the possibility of flipping through a book, turn the pages and go back if necessary. <br /><br />I have lots of books. <br />They become like friends. There is knowledge and insights I haven't discovered yet. <br />'How-to' books are engaging. Learning a new craft from a book is a challenge. However, as, I am very visual, I give thanks for the 'YouTube' videos posted by competent people. <br /><br />Do you read a book as soon as you have bought it? Or does it go on the shelf with its counterparts, to be rediscovered another day? <br /><br />When I was studying, we were encouraged to read widely, a chapter here and a chapter there. The required reading list was endless. "One day", I thought… One day, I will sit down and read the whole book at leisure. I am sorry to say, that day has not yet come, and more books have been added to the shelves. The excitement, the wisdom, the insights to be gained, are still waiting. <br /><br />The other day, I thought it would be sensible to go through the shelves and see if I can make some space. I was not successful. I pulled book after book off the shelf, read the blurb at the back and returned it to the shelf, making a mental note to self to read the book and take some notes, it was all fascinating. And so the afternoon continued. Although 'downsizing' is the buzzword for this generation, my intention was to create space. <br /><br />Then there was a book sale for a local charity. <br />Thousands and thousands of books! <br />Rather than exercising any self-discipline, we went along, and yes, we bought more books. Novels, some I had read a long time ago but no longer owned and books of authors who were vaguely familiar, also came home.<br /><br />I am not sure that you can have too many craft books: stitching, painting and lace-making are only part of my selection. <br /><br />The good book says not to store up riches on the earth, to exercise self-discipline in every area of our life. I clearly am a work in progress, as I have not managed that criteria yet! <br /><br />I like using my hands and my brains. I enjoy the intellectual stimulation of scholarly books. To toss ideas around, to engage with life's questions and have some conversations. <br />Books are good companions. In some instances, it takes a while for me to warm to the insights, and sometimes they hit the spot. <br /><br /> It is the diversity that attracts my attention. It doesn't matter whether the author is from a Jewish, Buddhist or Christian background; there are always gems hidden in the pages.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.</span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--></p>Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-73812986165748358762020-09-23T08:18:00.001+12:002020-09-23T08:21:41.765+12:00Rage<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">Do you ever get angry? </span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">Not merely annoyed, but angry, rage, sparks flying? </span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">I get that. Not because the wind blew the neighbour's bin over
and all the rubbish is on my drive, which is annoying. Not because someone is
taking the parking spot I have been waiting for, that is frustration.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">I can get angry, or is the correct term
"disappointed", especially when I look at how the Catholic Church is
organised, or how society deals with inequality. The injustice of gender bias,
race, religion etc. Reading historical literature, I come to the conclusion
that some things have improved. Still, other aspects of human society and
equality have a long way to go. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">When I was a teenager, my mother subscribed to a Feminist
magazine. I wasn't particularly bothered then; schools were inclusive, and when
looking for career opportunities, we were encouraged to look outside the
square. Gender issues hadn't surfaced in my 'straight' world, although I am the
first to admit that there might have been classmates who were gay, it didn't
seem a big issue at the time.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">Recently, in our monthly study group, we looked at some of the
bookmarks from Caritas. Those bookmarks are a good starting point for a lively
discussion. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">We were all given three different bookmarks and were invited to
choose one we had to speak to. I received the 'Subsidiarity', 'Human Dignity'
and 'Participation'. Choices - choices! I could speak to all of them!</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">Subsidiarity is about decision-making at the right level. And
when you make a decision, you need to be aware of all those affected and make
sure the decision made is in the best interest of all. The 'Participation'
bookmark highlighted the need for each and every member of a community to play
its role. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">It was the 'Human Dignity' bookmark that received the most
energy, it made me angry and disappointed. The lack of inclusive language, the
assumption that men know best. That makes the <b><span face=""Arial",sans-serif">sparks</span></b> fly! Or as a
friend would say, 'It smokes my tyres'. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">Probably unintentional, or simply because the people who put it
together do not think about these things. But the lack of female images or
pronouns for God, the assumption that the Church knows best…. It is the
arrogance of the male-dominated attitude that grinds me, time after time.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">Recently I heard that a female, Catholic Theologian, really
struggles that in their religious (female) community, (consisting of
intelligent women), have to get a male in to Celebrate Mass. Nuns, sisters of
religion, are increasingly vocal about the arrogance of the male-dominated
church.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">I wonder if the priests are aware that without the Blessed
Virgin, (clearly a female), there would not have been a Jesus born. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">It is surprising that the Priest claim to take Jesus place at
the altar, should it not be a female? To represent Mary? Should it not be a
female, like Mary Magdalene, who was the first disciple teaching us about faith
and following Christ? Where are the women in the Church??</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">Am I a Feminist? Only if that means that we work intentionally for
equality in both society and Church. I am not saying a gentleman can't open the
door for me, or can't gift me flowers. I do believe in equality in church and
state matters.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">I find it astonishing that in all world religions and faith
traditions, the women have become second-degree citizens. Even in today's
society women are not paid equal, have no equal rights and are still victims of
sexual violence. Males continue to decide what is right or wrong for a woman.
Just as an aside. How often do the trouser length for male trousers change? Who
decides on the length of the skirts, dresses, depth of décolleté Etc. Etc.?</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">At what stage will the Catholic Church accept women for their
worth, not just for cleaning the brass, or taking care of the flowers, and
continue to fill the church. </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">Over the weekend, my husband and I explored one of the lovely
walkways in our city. A pleasant meander along the river, birdsong and blossom
galore. It was Divine! I have lived in this city for more than 20 years, and
never felt that walk was a sensible thing to do; how terribly SAD. My husband
acknowledged he has never had to think about whether a particular walk is safe
or not. He doesn't think twice going for an evening stroll.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">Here we are, I make no apology for my rant. I do hope that as a
society, we will make serious efforts to reach a point of equality, in every
area of our lives. Where male and female are treated equal, no matter what
their sexuality or race might be.</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span></span><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;">What change can you make in your life towards gender equality,
towards a minimizing of male arrogance?</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="color: #0e101a;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IPfSvWuzlvJxJSkNXy6_9WdVY7Ybox8g3Lz6lUhT9mygdyV7PX62AbCpSM6wjXOt6myOfOjx9k0EkmmWk9WoOehqn1yL74Ek08b5t6ouc2s4GqDNBgCubeG6dhJhrBMyKpwQkl_K3TQ/s2048/Rage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IPfSvWuzlvJxJSkNXy6_9WdVY7Ybox8g3Lz6lUhT9mygdyV7PX62AbCpSM6wjXOt6myOfOjx9k0EkmmWk9WoOehqn1yL74Ek08b5t6ouc2s4GqDNBgCubeG6dhJhrBMyKpwQkl_K3TQ/s320/Rage.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I have this image of people walking or shuffling along,
murmuring prayers as they finger their prayer beads. In the Middle East,
especially during the Ramadan, you would see people in the souq, under a tree
or sitting at their doorstep, praying the ‘Mishbaha’ (Muslim prayer beads). It
was one of my earlier encounters with praying beads. When visiting Thailand,
begging monks with their bowls and ‘Malas’ (string of prayer beads) were a
common sight in the cities.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Prayer beads are an essential part of the spiritual
practice for a wide variety of people. Many faith traditions have a rich
history of using them. Buddhists, Hindus and the Abrahamic traditions, all
utilise this form of prayer. The religious traditions have their specific
reason for the number of beads and the prayers they use for the beads. There is
no magic in the beads, it is merely an aid to counting prayers, or loosing
oneself in the prayer. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ten years ago, travelling through Italy and France, I
would see monks or nuns, fingering their Rosary, murmuring the prayers under
their breath as they sat in Church or wandered around parks and streets. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I was intrigued! And envious. It was my desire to learn to
pray like that. To be focused; to be at so at ease in my faith that devotions
in public would not make me self-conscious. The beauty of sitting in silence in
a church, allowing the beads to slip through my fingers as I prayed, or in the
park under a tree, devoted to my practice. I was a long way off!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Praying the Rosary or using the Mala beads while saying a
mantra is helpful as you concentrate on something outside yourself. This
meditation practice has both physical and spiritual benefits. Physically it
helps to lower blood pressure, slowing down in general and decreasing anxiety
and stress levels. The spiritual advantage lies in getting closer to God, the
God within and God without and being present in the moment. It is an aid to a
deepening spiritual devotion and awareness.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Although most people are familiar with the Rosary of the
Catholic Church; the Eastern Orthodox Church uses knotted ropes or beads for
their prayers. The knots are used for counting the ‘Jesus prayer’ or the ‘Kyrie
Elision’. The Catholic Church promoted the idea that praying the Rosary may benefit
you or others. I don’t believe that at all. There is nothing we need to do. God
loves us and does not demand any works of us. Praying the Rosary is for
personal benefit, to grow closer to God as you spend more time in prayer.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The Protestants seem reluctant to use prayer beads,
because Jesus didn’t use them, nor is there any reference in the Bible that
promotes the use of beads. Some Anglicans will use Anglican prayer beads which
are set out in a si<br />milar way to the Rosary but have fewer beads. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Over the last few years of praying the Rosary, reflecting
on Scripture and praying have deepened my faith. When I go for my walks, I
often say the Rosary as it helps me to let go of stuff in my head. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Do you use a mantra, pray the Rosary to stay focused on
the Divine?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboP0qPEj1Nidn2XqxUXBajJA1_kXXMu0iuqLoaX4gjhl78-QwsgEu5e7fTapjjDzBoY6xp_vfYOMrzx0FNPncAFOdhr5YxMeAnayUkiGB_5r763AsoaLweKZm2Nakf32L_tIFOij52f4/s1600/praying+beads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboP0qPEj1Nidn2XqxUXBajJA1_kXXMu0iuqLoaX4gjhl78-QwsgEu5e7fTapjjDzBoY6xp_vfYOMrzx0FNPncAFOdhr5YxMeAnayUkiGB_5r763AsoaLweKZm2Nakf32L_tIFOij52f4/s320/praying+beads.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Open my heart to your Love. </span></span><br /><p></p>
<p> </p>Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-19795966007119064412020-09-02T21:26:00.003+12:002020-09-03T12:44:01.834+12:00Challenges<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Completed paintings, if there is such a thing, rarely show
the challenge and frustration the painter goes through before the end result is
acceptable. To be able to re-create what is in font of you or in the mind’s
eye requires skill and patience.</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">My latest painting consists of a branch of an apple tree.
Apples are one thing to paint, the lush, fat fruit with a crunch to it, is hard
to put on a canvas. However leaves, with the shades of green, or with a hint of
red, a brow speck or the illusion of white in it, are a challenge. Do you ever
stop and examine a leaf? Those of us who see colour can get overwhelmed with
the plethora of hues and shades. </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">My teacher keeps asking the same question to each
individual; “What you see?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We see
shapes, negative shapes and colour. If you are like me and are too sparse with
paint, you have to keep mixing the same colour over and over again; a little
variation might make a huge difference. Sometimes this is great. It creates
depth and form, sometimes it is a disaster, and the newly acquired tint may
ruin hours of dedicated painting. </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Painting is a challenge, a rewarding challenge when it turns
out the way I saw it in my mind’s eye, whether it is copied from a picture or
freehand. Imitation, can be a great tool to aid in learning a new skill. </span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">In our spiritual journey, we are encouraged to imitate
Christ. This simple statement, however, can create some anxiety. Who are we to
follow? The historical Jesus or the Cosmic Christ. Or are we encouraged to be
the best person we can be? To grow into ourselves, as God intended us to be. I
am not sure about you, but I do ‘me’ quite well, I couldn’t be my best friend
or my husband. I have to be me. Whole and complete as God intended me to be.</span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">St Francis calls us to be Christ-like, living the gospel
life. Letting go of our earthly desires, spending time ‘in the gaze of God’ and
looking after those in need. We are called to share the Good News, the love of
God and to build a more fraternal world.<span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">Like painting, this takes practice, an open mind and commitment.<br /><br /> </span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Seek Peace and find it within. </span></span><br /></span></span></span></p>Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-79808877163101171742020-08-26T16:45:00.000+12:002020-08-26T16:45:23.154+12:00Ladders to heaven<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">In a
recent conversation about spiritual discipline, we talked about focus
prayer—the challenge of distraction and purity of heart and spirit. “The ladder
of Divine Ascent” was mentioned, but not explored. We talked about the origin
of distractions.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">This conversation was the starting point for me, for some
research. Most of us have heard about the ‘Jacob’s ladder’ in Genesis, where
Jacob, in his dream, sees the ladder between heaven and earth. Jacob understood
this ladder to be the bridge between God and humanity.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">When we think of a ladder, we tend to think of climbing
up—climbing up to change a light bulb or even to get on the roof. I remember a
ladder being used to rescue someone from an ice hole. In both cases, the ladder
is used to bridge a gap.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">In Jacob’s story, the ladder was an image of connection
and conversion. Similar to the Torah for the Jewish people who see it as a
connection or bridge between God and people. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">‘The Ladder of Divine Ascent’ or ‘Ladder of Paradise’,
was written by John Climacus around 600 AD. It became an ascetic handbook for
monks. In it, Climacus describes the path of spiritual progress. It has thirty
rungs, to represent the thirty years of Jesus’ life on earth. Around the ladder
are pictures of demons and beings praying for those on the ladder. The journey
to the top of the ladder, where Jesus awaits, is full of obstacles of sin and
desires, according to Climacus. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Initially, I found the conversation disturbing. There was
mention of evil spirits and good spirits. I struggle with some of these concepts.
It seems too easy to say that the evil spirits are trying to distract you. That
the devil is after you and that the devil will do anything to stop you from
praying. Those who practice any form of meditation or centering prayer will
know that the mind is powerful. To be able to focus the mind takes an enormous
amount of practice. So to say that it is the evil spirits trying ‘to get you’, doesn’t
make sense to me. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">What
does that mean for the concept of self-discipline and free will? How does this
notion of having to climb the ladder to heaven, relate to the generally
accepted idea that we don’t have to do anything?</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">For me,
the goal of the spiritual life lies in union with God; to be the best person I
can be; guide my choices in life. Buddhist say, all you need to do is being
present. The ladder of virtue, or the Ladder of Paradise, were teaching tools
for the monks. The temptations the monks were battling, were mostly desires of
the mind. These are desires you and I may have too.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Desires, temptations and virtues may play on our minds
also. </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Who is
control? Is it you? Is it I? Are the spirits accountable for our choices? </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">St
Ignatius talks about the discernment of spirits; the concept of consolation and
desolation. In </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">consolation</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, our thoughts and actions bring us closer to God;
and in </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">desolation</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, our thoughts and actions take us away from God.
Ignatius taught the Examen, which is a practise where the individual looks back
on their day and discerns where they experienced God. In paying close attention
to our feelings, we may find the answers to our desires and choices. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">My challenge lies in making the decision of who is in
charge, me or the spirits? Spiritual warfare is not part of my theology, which
does not mean there is no evidence of its existence. For me, it is about
self-awareness, and the realisation that climbing ‘the ladder’ is not a
requirement from God. It is an aid for the individual to remain focused on
their spiritual goal.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Do you
think there are spirits/ demons out there to distract us on purpose? Are you in
control of your life?</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">What
helps you to discern what decision to make?</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMyv9D4kka6PtFKoOXF25GQEB6MhnEwqrAy8ESzHcmo544K5l_jNbIDp5f0PMOCw3owP84sAQ0o99f_Lkch49h4MxQzaKSYhIh1dS9FX6g73fo7HCG_7SF3ikcu3KgIgx9pJ3OONTcgSw/s1419/ladder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1399" data-original-width="1419" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMyv9D4kka6PtFKoOXF25GQEB6MhnEwqrAy8ESzHcmo544K5l_jNbIDp5f0PMOCw3owP84sAQ0o99f_Lkch49h4MxQzaKSYhIh1dS9FX6g73fo7HCG_7SF3ikcu3KgIgx9pJ3OONTcgSw/w320-h316/ladder.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span>
</p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Seek Peace and find it within.</span></span><br />Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-12487731716101863602020-08-17T16:45:00.002+12:002020-08-17T16:45:29.011+12:00Turmoil<p class="MsoNormal">Turmoil, according to the dictionary, means: ‘<i>a state of
great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty’.</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The world is in a state of turmoil. The virus has created ‘a
state of disturbance’. We are transitioning from what was - to what we become,
the new normal. Whatever that may look like and whenever we may get there.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">International travel has come to a standstill. Domestic
tourism has its challenges too. Niceties we took for granted are no longer a
given. Whether it is about shopping, eating out or simply going for a walk.
Health restrictions are in place to keep us safe and healthy. Added to the mix
or uncertainty are the loss of job security and relationships. The ‘separation
wave’ is just starting. People realised that the relationship they thought they
had has changed.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An economy under strain results in uncertainty. Financial
security is tested in times of job losses and uncertainty. Retirement options
may disappear as folk use their savings in time of economic hardship. Dreams
end and viable possibilities decrease.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How do people cope? Those with a deep faith and those who
are grounded in a spiritual practice may flourish. Or not.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When challenged at the ground of your being, do the prayers
and mantras still work? Or is there another level of commitment and focus
involved?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find myself awake at odd
hours of the night; wondering why I am awake. Listening to the radio, I hear
people’s stories of hardship, worry and concern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rolling over, I say my trusted mantra. I was
still tossing and turning—and, thoughts still racing through my mind. Mindfully,
focusing on my breathing, counting slowly, I drift off to sleep. But not for
long.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mantras, prayers, and breathing exercises may not immediately
give the desired effect. Sure, they have their place, however sometimes we need
to process what is going on. We need to process rather than suppress what is
going on in our world. Not just the big wide world where we may feel
overwhelmed at the complexity and enormity of what is happening, but in the world,
our jobs, our children, partners and our role in the world. To unscramble all
the information takes time. A good way for me is scrubbing bathrooms and floors
or a power-walk around town.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do you know what works for you to get a grip on the
confusion, to realign your path for the future? </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We might need to take time out, and be gentle with ourselves
As we re-adjust to new possibilities, refocus on what is essential, what do we
want out of life at this moment—thinking about what is feasible, doable, and
the possibility of new dreams.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My solution to sleepless nights? A hot cup of tea,
journaling or reading a good book and a hot water bottle!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What is yours?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do you get up and do something creative, or do you stay in
bed?</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKYcy5QKneAP-2F2K1PvOmbqZVuvWhyphenhyphenmCdtc7nWUaSUsTt9lcs9GdDdfx5-0sl9uP4osC-G_85WrO28VY77EeNEMJgOjjViSWpAPqAtSI1a9veMNMWaRa-y5oy88QEa71mIF4egC9cuw/s2048/Turmoil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="2048" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKYcy5QKneAP-2F2K1PvOmbqZVuvWhyphenhyphenmCdtc7nWUaSUsTt9lcs9GdDdfx5-0sl9uP4osC-G_85WrO28VY77EeNEMJgOjjViSWpAPqAtSI1a9veMNMWaRa-y5oy88QEa71mIF4egC9cuw/s640/Turmoil.jpg" width="415" /></a></div> <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;">Seek Peace and find it within.</span></span><br /><p></p>
Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-8775778808726348902020-08-13T14:46:00.002+12:002020-08-13T14:46:54.001+12:00Discernment<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For some people, the environment they work in has a direct
effect on their productivity and focus. The layout of their office, open plan
or closed office, a beautiful view or only a wall may have an impact on their
mood.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The environment I am in is conducive to my morning practice.
A nice warm room, lighting a candle, and some incense are key for my mental
preparation.<span> </span>The fragrance of sandalwood
filling my room, a candle in front of the icons on my little table to help me
centre on inner stillness. I breathe slowly and focus on the breath entering
and leaving my body, as I prepare for my meditation.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Today’s reflection was an invitation to discern, where God is calling
me. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The question: “Am I willing to let God guide me in every part of my
life?”</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Every part of my life? What I eat, how I exercise, what I
read, whom I love, career choice, and my political decisions? There are many
parts to my daily life’s opportunities.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I am not sure about you, but it made me slightly
uncomfortable. In general, I would suggest that God’s desire for us is to be
happy, compassionate and caring towards others and walk humbly with our God. I
felt uncomfortable because I am an independent person who doesn’t like to be
told what to do!</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How do we know what God’s desire is? How do we discern if
God has an idea or opinion on aspects of life, rather than the sum of these?
Are we sure that God is interested in our mundane lives? Will God punish us if
we go our own way? I suppose an underlying issue is, do we trust God to be
clear in her direction?</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To follow God’s calling, we can walk a variety of paths. A
sacrificial path, a path of freedom, we can follow our gut feeling or try to
follow the directions in Scripture, to name a few.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I believe God is interested; I believe God wants the best
for us, so that we become whole. I also believe God wants us to lead meaningful
lives. Our personal vocations differ, whether we are to be the best doctor,
plumber or religious, we have our own lives to live to the best of our ability.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ignatian Spirituality offers an insight in discernment. In
his own life, St Ignatius learned that certain things brought him closer to
God. His heart burned with love and excitement; at other times St Ignatius
became withdrawn, disquiet or even restless. He suggested discernment on life-decisions
can be made by paying close attention to how we feel.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Consolation is when we feel close to God, desolation when we
feel further away from God. This may sound easy; however, it takes some
practice to decipher what your desire is and what course of action to take to
follow God’s will. In some instance, we may want to ask others for their
insights, to be able to draw a conclusion.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I believe that God wants the best for us. I think that the awareness
of my attachment to being independent has helped me to let go and trust God.
This has also helped me to step back and look at what options I have for the
future. To focus on creative endeavours, like writing a blog and craft work.
These creative activities help me to connect with the Divine and grow in that
relationship.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
<span style="line-height: 107%;">What helps you to discern God’s intentions for
you?</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtklZwcbxC8uY1wj4G7Lfi8nOrKGqZFUHZYbEHpkHRASRd0VWh73qcDAnjlsNS3imyb4OTYDNRYPooxKdUB3oXsPev1RjHBAR9X2hKzBQ03NN3F01UZCwWWWXfy4vsjITYLXll8V6ppcQ/s2048/Discernment.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1857" height="549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtklZwcbxC8uY1wj4G7Lfi8nOrKGqZFUHZYbEHpkHRASRd0VWh73qcDAnjlsNS3imyb4OTYDNRYPooxKdUB3oXsPev1RjHBAR9X2hKzBQ03NN3F01UZCwWWWXfy4vsjITYLXll8V6ppcQ/s640/Discernment.jpg" width="497" /> </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;">Seek Peace and find it within. </span></span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><p></p>Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-63485266195510568662020-08-10T16:22:00.003+12:002020-08-10T16:23:04.197+12:00Writing as Spiritual Practice<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">People
are busy. The demands of work, exercise, team sports and family life, in
general, does not leave much time for hobbies or spiritual practices. During
the lockdown due to Covid-19, there was an initial panic of how the country
would cope without our busy schedules. The country coped very well. The air
became cleaner; the birds returned into the city, sounds from further away
became audible again. It seems nature sighed a sigh of relief. And so did the
people. We found a new rhythm, and it wasn’t always easy. However, the demands
‘of the office’ could be dealt with at home. Sure the children missed their
mates, people died, and others wanted to get married. Life during lockdown was
no ‘picnic’. It sure had its challenges.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">On the
other hand, people took a good look at their present lives and commitments.
Some decided to retire, others to re-evaluate their spending of money and time.
In the wake of what is happening in the world, things became relative. In
general, people valued having time to themselves and enjoyed family life.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">I
wonder how many people re-engaged with a spiritual practice, whether in the
form of art, prayer or meditation. Spiritual Disciplines include a wide variety
of practices.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Writing
is a tool for reflection and gaining insight, if you trust your inner wisdom to
come out. As a child, I used to keep a diary, nothing earth-shattering, I was
far too worried someone might find it. I still find journal writing a helpful
tool to process life experiences and an excellent tool for self-care and
discovery. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Henri Nouwen said:</span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“</span><i><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt;">Writing can be a true spiritual
discipline. Writing can help us to concentrate, to get in touch with the deeper
stirrings of our hearts, to clarify our minds, to process confusing emotions to
reflect on our experiences to give artistic expression to what we are living
and to store significant events in our memories</span></i><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt;">”.</span></p>
<p align="center" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Writing
as a spiritual practice, is more than writing liturgy or prayers. It is a tool
to gain insight and to develop intuition, or more precise to be attentive to
the nudging of the Spirit. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Writing
as a spiritual practice challenges me to be honest with myself, to question my
beliefs and the teachings of the Church. The dogmas may be black and white.
Life is not. Life is more than the grey-scales some see; there is an exuberance
of colour and excitement.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Now
that I have reached the age of maturity, I no longer want to look over my
shoulder and worry what other people think. There is no need to hide behind the
common held beliefs; it is time to explore and decipher what those beliefs and
philosophies means to me. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Writing
is a gift from God, like painting and all other creative expressions. The
fascinating part is that when I put my fingers on the keyboard, I never know
what rolls out of my fingers. Words can be tricky; they have a life of their
own!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Whatever
you write, be honest with yourself and trust your inner wisdom. The saying
“Don’t ask if you are not prepared to hear the answer” might be
right for some places, I think you might be surprised if you trust the writing
process. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Another
saying is: “When you ask the question, you are ready for the answer, (which is
already within you)”. In many cases this will be true too. At times in our
writing, we may surprise ourselves, we may have an inclination, but writing
helps to process the quests of life.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">There
are many posts and articles on writing as a spiritual practice. If you want to
explore this, you could start with writing about ‘how you are feeling today’,
or ‘what is your deepest desire’. Reflect on what you need to feel at peace, or
what you do when you feel at peace.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Happy
writing!</span></p>
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Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-71526020066230151642020-08-09T16:14:00.000+12:002020-08-09T16:14:13.993+12:00To Worship or not to worship<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Can
anyone have too many books?</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">I love
books. Books that challenge my thinking and perspective on life. Books that
take you across the world into a variety of cultures and give an insight into
other people’s hopes and dreams. Books that teach me skills, from cooking to
needlework or languages; books that stimulate my curiosity, that give me a
glimpse of insight into the world we live.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Needless
to say, we attended the local book fair over the weekend. There were a lot of
people, silently moving around the endless tables with novels, scanning titles
and authors. A separate hall with cooking and gardening books was soon filled
with cries of excitement, as someone found the perfect cookbook, while children
rushed around to the kid’s corner. The supply seemed never-ending. We went back
twice, as new boxes were brought in when space became available. Novels were
put on the table as they came out of the box, not on alphabetical order, so if
you were looking for a specific title or author, you had to go around all the
tables. A church, full of tables.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">I
sensed a slight panic with some volunteers. They were supposed to close
at midday, so they could clear the space for Sunday worship. There were too
many patrons, still milling around; there were far too many books to call it a
day.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">It
seems worship requires a particular space—a sense of sacredness, a sense of
peace and quiet. Although to be fair, that is my idea of communal worship.
There are other traditions where a band offers music, rather than a pipe organ!
So stillness and quietness are relative.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Worship,
according to Wikipedia, is <em>an act of religious devotion usually
directed towards a deity. An act of worship may be performed individually, in
an informal or formal group, or by a designated leader. </em>Worship means
different things to different people.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">In my
church, I have noticed that some people genuflect or bow to the cross, as an
acknowledgement to the Divine Presence who is present in the place of worship.
It seems odd though… We know that God is present everywhere. God is within us
and around us.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">For me,
I sense God’s presence at the beach. However, I don’t bow to the beach. I
assume God is present in the Supermarket; again, I don’t bow when I enter the
shop. I wonder what worship means to others and even to God. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">You are
all aware of the debates if God requires our worship or not. I suppose God
doesn’t. It is for us and our sense of relationship. I wonder if it is like many
relationships. My children know I love them; still, it is important to nurture
that relationship, talk to each other, and share our life stories. To celebrate
and grow that relationship with God, I need to invest time and effort, pray and
sit in silence, for that is the time I find God’s voice is most apparent.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Worship,
music, song and dance, preaching, and all other aspects of what we name as
worship, is for our benefit.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">I am
sure you are familiar with some dramas of the faith community, where singing
becomes a performance or is a ‘put off’ for those in the congregation. Another
point of contention is the length and the message of the sermon. I don’t know
what kind of music God likes, and I don’t know whether God wants to hear one sermon
after another, words, and more words.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Frankly,
I wonder if all God needs is for us to love God as we love our neighbour and
ourselves. I wonder if all God wants for us is to take care of Creation and
engage in our spiritual practice–not for God’s sake but ours. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">What do
you think?</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDx8yTHktBUCFTjnwlPSl2Hzq7K0-EfHYsXoqz8dAqnQDhqAwcUCgjKUERu38hyphenhyphenZ-Boca2L18zP0Nt19ybBzHQkPytmskZeLaVEKd8y8VRqfqo716yMPNeMeg2bkEhcnbP9jc94zm6FM/s2048/Worship_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1606" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDx8yTHktBUCFTjnwlPSl2Hzq7K0-EfHYsXoqz8dAqnQDhqAwcUCgjKUERu38hyphenhyphenZ-Boca2L18zP0Nt19ybBzHQkPytmskZeLaVEKd8y8VRqfqo716yMPNeMeg2bkEhcnbP9jc94zm6FM/s640/Worship_2.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-size: small;">Seek Peace and find it within.</span></span><br /></p>
Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-33449148656034348042020-08-02T12:45:00.003+12:002020-08-03T11:55:52.322+12:00Shoes
<p class="MsoNormal">God in all things and all things in God.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Finding God in all things, the invitation to encounter God
in all we do, is an essential part of Ignatian spirituality. The possibility of
an encounter with God is not limited to our spiritual practice or when we visit
a church or other sacred space. Ignatian charism encourages the believer to pay
attention to the inner movement of the spirit, growing our awareness of feelings
and emotions as we go through our days. This all helps us discern God’s
presence in an around us.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Within the Catholic tradition, there are a variety of
Religious Orders, each with their charism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Franciscans, for example, are called to living a gospel life. The heart
of gospel living is about relationships: relationship with God, others and
self. Dominicans are a preaching and teaching order; the Benedictines are known
for their balance of ‘Ora et Labora’–pray and work. Jesuits are famous for the
Spiritual Exercises and the Examen of finding God in all things.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The brief list above only describes the Roman Catholic
flavours. The Protestant churches offer other characteristics. There are
Liberals, ‘literalists’, and those who focus on music or preaching. Another aspect
can be how community orientated the Church is. Do they value social engagements
or are people like ships meeting in the night? Finding a church community that
ticks all the boxes might prove to be a challenge!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On my quest to find some shoes or boots, it struck me that
finding the right Church is similar to discerning what shoes to buy. Do I
acquire a pair for a season or a lifetime? High heel, no heel, boot or shoe.
And if I buy boots, do I want ankle boots or calf boots? Plain or with some
interesting features? The same questions apply for my shoes, do I buy pretty
shoes or practical shoes, with laces or ‘pull-on’; not to mention the options
around hiking boots!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When we look for a church, do we chose the one closest to
us? Or where we went as children? Or maybe there is a church for each life’s
season?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In today’s society, people move around; adolescents leave
home to go to university, or work outside the town they grew up in. Apart from
the school-leavers, older people move around too. Professionals move around
with work. Others move because of family. Young people may gravitate to a more
energetic way of worship unless they prefer a structured approach. Families
with young children will make a different choice than those with teenagers.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Choosing a church is not quite the same as buying shoes. You
have to work out what you want or need from a church community, and where you
sense God is calling you to. As we grow older and our faith and understanding
deepens, we may want to look around.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you go to Church, was the choice you made, a conscious
decision of where to go? What was the main reason for your decision? And if you
have left the Church, is it a good time to find a new pair of boots?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OWgq228-DP97tB8RFgE_abU5Sy6DNHhW0mc9k1vU40c44RPbTndwBDVCCJTbcZQo9Us5K1yJnKloNv7c6UemVyFUIyHnG3yCvJiQERlp83mDCJDO-_CbscJnSTTxKA_rftEiqvZN380/s2048/Shoes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="2048" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2OWgq228-DP97tB8RFgE_abU5Sy6DNHhW0mc9k1vU40c44RPbTndwBDVCCJTbcZQo9Us5K1yJnKloNv7c6UemVyFUIyHnG3yCvJiQERlp83mDCJDO-_CbscJnSTTxKA_rftEiqvZN380/s640/Shoes.jpg" width="373" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><font size="2">Seek Peace and find it within.</font></span><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
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<![endif]-->Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-79864460685333008042020-07-30T14:08:00.001+12:002020-07-30T14:08:26.261+12:00Antidote
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Most of
us take good health for granted. We might suffer from an occasional cold or
infection, although with Covid-19 lurking around the corner, this sense of
security has been diminished. Recently I have been trying to get rid of an
infection, despite healthy food, saline solutions and paracetamol, something
more substantial was required. Penicillin was the answer.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">This leads
me to ponder the state of the Church in general. It seems that clericalism and
abuse scandals are like an infection. They have festered for some time and have
not been dealt with appropriately. Despite Vatican Two and the caring attitude
of Pope Francis, some habits and behaviours of other clergy are challenging to
deal with. People have been hurt and are continuing to be hurt and not heard.
Apart from the issues about sexual identity or preferences and the inequality
of women, to name a few; there is also the inequality of lay versus clergy. We
need each other. Without a congregation – of lay people – there is no need for
priests. Without priests, the lay cannot celebrate the Mass. Well that is the
understanding of the Catholic Church.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">We are
created in the image of God; we are invited to Co-Create with God. In an
earlier blog (Seek my face) I described the three faces of God. The God within,
the God out there, and God always with us. I wonder if the antidote to
clericalism, (grumble and crumble), lies in the invitation to <em>Living
the Gospel</em> as St Francis instructed his brothers.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Gospel
living for me is following St Francis. Praying and meditating on the Gospel, involves
simple living with an awareness of our growing edges. Or as Chantal Fouchi puts
it: “<em>To live simplicity... means to treat everything in life as a pure and
total gift from God</em>”. In Gospel living, we treat others as you want to be
treated, recognising that each and every person is worthy and has dignity. It
is about Social Justice. I also think it is about focusing on Creation
spirituality, with the emphasis on original Blessing.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Luke’s
gospel (17:21) states that the Kingdom of God is within you, or amongst you,
depending on the Bible translation you use. God planted a seed in each and
every one of us. The God spark leads us to that place of inner peace, of union
with God. I believe we all have to nurture that connection, in the same way we
nurture a young child, or those we love. By being attentive to God, we grow the
seed and sustain it into a flourishing relationship.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">So the
antidote to clericalism, (grumble and crumble for me), is about my spiritual
practice, which includes centring prayer, Lectio Divina, liturgy, walking,
chaplaincy and many forms of craft that sustains my creative spirit and helps
me to go within.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Do you
have an antidote that helps you to remain focused on the Divine and distracts
you from the grumbling and crumbling of church life?</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0EpbiEMm5-R1mf2U5lGfMOwI3TH3VKmmhGFeR3kleOCxGK36YLhpFUnFxFEy6irBPm7rAWyqfy2a0K2W8FFE36i5D_mxdhNluG53QnjBuJrj2C7Nswpd9bGdujuOt7F_oBNJ67TFUoY/s2048/Gospel+living.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1399" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0EpbiEMm5-R1mf2U5lGfMOwI3TH3VKmmhGFeR3kleOCxGK36YLhpFUnFxFEy6irBPm7rAWyqfy2a0K2W8FFE36i5D_mxdhNluG53QnjBuJrj2C7Nswpd9bGdujuOt7F_oBNJ67TFUoY/s320/Gospel+living.jpg" /></a></div><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Seek Peace and find it within.</span></font><br /></p>
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<![endif]-->Entering the Stillnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04022993347236955128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597803669390890456.post-51860174249743568592020-07-26T16:16:00.001+12:002020-07-26T21:08:54.217+12:00Ignation Contemplation
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Do you
have a rich inner life with the ability to visualize and daydream? In that
case, praying with Scripture may well suit you.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">I suppose there are as many definitions of prayer as
there are people. We all have an idea of what prayer is about. We can divide
prayer is corporate or personal prayer using the old and trusted prayers taught
by parents, the Church and maybe at school.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">We can separate prayers in other ways; for example, there
is free expression, liturgical prayers, prayer with art forms, and also praying
with Scripture.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Prayer is a vast subject. Many people think prayer is
talking to God or thinking about the God ‘out there’. Prayer is, above all
personal, and it starts with you; with your reality and experience. Prayer is
about a relationship, similar to a relationship between people.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Our
deepest self is within us, and that is where we are meeting the God within.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">St
Ignatius would agree with that notion. He says: “</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">God speaks to us in our deepest human experiences,
through our feelings, desires thoughts and ideas</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">”. We give meaning to our world through thoughts,
feelings and emotions. Our outer life is filled with demands of work, children,
chores etc. We talk about a rich inner life; this is where we reflect and meditate,
where we mull things over and use our imagination. This nourishes our creative
spirit. And probably our sense of well-being.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">St Francis of Assisi recreated the first Nativity scene
in 1223. Although Ignatian Spirituality is has made the use of imagination
popular, it was St Francis who understood that ordinary people relating to the
Holy Family was a powerful experience that was deeply meaningful to the people
of his time.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Ignatian
Contemplation uses a passage from Scripture and invites you into the scene
using your imagination. To make use of all your senses. What do you hear? Who
is speaking? Are the conversations light-hearted, or is there confusion? What
other noises might there be in the background? Seeing, what colours stand out,
who is present, what is their mood like? What about fragrance? What can you
smell? Is it pleasant? What do you taste? Feel, can you imagine what the
surroundings feel like, the coarseness of the garments maybe? Depending on the
scene, you might be able to identify a variety of things you can engage with.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">If you are ready to try this approach, I suggest you
chose a story from the gospels where you meet with Jesus and others. For
example, the woman at the well in John’s gospel.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">As you begin, place yourself in the presence of God. Then
think about and clarify in your mind what your hopes are of this encounter.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">Read the passage slowly, so you are familiar with the
scene, become a spectator. When you reread it and remember the conversations,
the mood and the scene you place yourself within. At the end, you may want to
have a conversation with Jesus.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0e101a;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><span style="color: #0e101a;">You may wonder if the thoughts and conversation are
simply a result of your imagination? A Jesuit priest told me once that if God
can speak to us through other people and situations, surely God can use your imagination
too!</span></span></p>
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