The other morning (a week or so ago) it occurred to me that I really haven't had a good meditation session in quite some time. I suppose that such things need to be planned out and scheduled just like physical exercise. Planning and scheduling aren't listed in my strong suits.
I still have my daily quiet time, but it isn't very structured and purposeful meditation hasn't been a part of it for some time. Most mornings are spent just listening to nature and watching the hummingbirds at the feeder. I make my connection to God through creation. It's not exactly prayer time, but it works for me.
I believe that mindfulness practices are beneficial -- both as physical and mental/spiritual practices.
Some time ago I wrote about sharing meditative practices and haven't really done that. Maybe if I did a weekly post -- Monday Meditation -- or something, it would keep me more focused and also provide a mindfulness reminder for some others.
I have no research to support this opinion, but I don't believe that mindfulness or regular meditative practices are very common in the western world.
Do any of you have a regular (or even irregular) meditative practice?
It can be anything from dedicated prayer time to mental contemplation on a long distance run.
Where do you get your mental rest? ...your focus?
Where do you find your peace?
John
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"Where do you find your peace?"
ReplyDeleteSitting back and listening to music on the computer.
Mike, I generally use my phone, but yeah, that works for me too.
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