Sentences with phrase «on prayer and meditation»

Here's what makes his resume so interesting: it needed to present Jared's previous seven years when he lived in a spiritual community in India focusing on prayer and meditation.

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Rather than a means of removing suffering, prayer (and today I would add, meditation) seems to me to be a practice which can assist in navigating the inevitable challenges and sorrows of our lives, and act as a vehicle for thoughtfully reflecting on the joys and goodness we experience in an attitude of thankfulness.

Shortly after I first met my friend and mentor Ray Ortlund, he gave me a copy of his book A Passion for God: Prayers and Meditations on the Book of Romans.

However we may feel about adoration and praise, including it in «vocal» prayer or letting it serve as a kind of borderline approach to «mental» prayer, it is obvious that when we come to meditation we are concerned with a kind of exercise that can quite readily be carried on with no verbal articulation u such.

In the churches also the renewed emphasis on contemplative meditation or «centring prayer» reflects the desire to discover and set free the Spiritual Power which dwells in the heart of every person.

It is obvious to me that I altered my brain significantly after years of intense / deep prayer and meditation and that as a result of these contributory experiences I was a high - functioning schizophrenic for a good portion of my life — there were things going on in my biology which predisposed me to being a depressive and a high - functioning schizophrenic but engaging in intense / deep prayer and meditation was only exacerbating this problem by altering my state of consciousness which precipitated the psychotic symptoms and psychic phenomena which I experienced.

And certainly there are other kinds of prayer that can have meaning for us: prayers for guidance, prayers of praise, prayers whose goal is meditation on God or a feeling of union with God.

Psychosis / most psychiatric illnesses often arise in adolescence or in early adult life however 75 per cent of children with mental health disorders / issues do not get the help they need — I fell into that 75 per cent, I was misdiagnosed by a doctor and then the self - induced trance - like altered state of consciousness induced by intense / deep meditation and prayer coupled with the theology about how prayer and God work in a Christian's life (more on this below) just pushed me right over the edge.

On researching my experiences I discovered that when some persons engage in intense spiritual practices like intense prayer, meditation etc. it induces psychotic and psychic symptoms as I described above.

Based on your comments above regarding the Buddhists monks, it is clear / obvious that if I didn't experience adverse effects when engaging in intense / deep prayer and meditation but instead experienced oneness and tranquility just like the Buddhist monks then for sure, you wouldn't accuse me of being an unorthodox enthusiast engaging in self - manufactured religion.

I engaged in intense prayer and meditation for quite a few years from adolescence on into adulthood and it seems to me that I succeeded in altering my brain's neurophysiology / chemistry significantly to the point where I could make a living from being a psychic or a spirit medium.

If I came on here with nothing but praise for intense / deep prayer and meditation claiming just how beneficial it is, then you would without a doubt be in favour of intense / deep prayer and meditation......... you would be singing a different tune.

The counter measure that works for me is IMMEDIATE prayer, meditation on scripture (I suggest Psalms and / or Proverbs.)

They opted to end the year with five weeks of various prayer experiences: intense silent prayer and Taizé chants; the sharing of bread and the cup, combined with a spontaneous blessing of one another; Zen - type silence; and guided meditations on gospel scenes.

7 I honestly would not be doing what I'm doing in either my career, or in speaking out on political matters, if I wasn't led there through prayers and meditation.

I met Jesus through 6 sessions of compassion therapy and mindfulness meditation, and then moving on to Christian meditation where the practice is sitting in silence with the simple prayer «come Lord».

I do not look with scorn on the person who feels that his or her meditations and prayers can have a positive effect on the world as a whole.

Staying up there on the mountain with Jesus and those sacred sources was for Peter like attending some spiritual retreat for the modern Christian: the quiet time, the holy place, the aids to worship: stained glass windows, helpful spiritual directors, rich meditations, prayers and songs, celebrating with thanksgiving the gifts of forgiveness, acceptance and freedom.

Our meditation and yoga is different than of far Eastern countries... Our Islamic meditation and yoga are called the Night Diker (Remembrance and Prayers on ablution terms) Quran is recited or praises, graces, thanks are repeated for a number of times.

Being quiet and still and focusing on a question, might help us come to a decision, or give us the spiritual strength to go out and do what we need to do, but that was meditation to me, not prayer.

And just as we can ponder on the Unity Law on many levels throughout creation, and marvel at God's work either in simplicity of principle or in great depth of detail, so too in the rosary we can contemplate the Mystery of Christ at many levels, from the childlike words of trust and confidence contained in the prayers themselves, through meditation on the mysteries of our Lord's loving work for us, to the heights of mystical union with the Mind and Heart of ChriAnd just as we can ponder on the Unity Law on many levels throughout creation, and marvel at God's work either in simplicity of principle or in great depth of detail, so too in the rosary we can contemplate the Mystery of Christ at many levels, from the childlike words of trust and confidence contained in the prayers themselves, through meditation on the mysteries of our Lord's loving work for us, to the heights of mystical union with the Mind and Heart of Chriand marvel at God's work either in simplicity of principle or in great depth of detail, so too in the rosary we can contemplate the Mystery of Christ at many levels, from the childlike words of trust and confidence contained in the prayers themselves, through meditation on the mysteries of our Lord's loving work for us, to the heights of mystical union with the Mind and Heart of Chriand confidence contained in the prayers themselves, through meditation on the mysteries of our Lord's loving work for us, to the heights of mystical union with the Mind and Heart of Chriand Heart of Christ.

In its breadth and depth this meditation on love measures up to the universal intercessory prayer which is firmly rooted in Christian liturgies as well as in the individual prayer of the great Christian saints.

People asked for these things and Luther responded: A Meditation on Christ's Passion, The Lord's Prayer, Rogationtide Prayers, On Preparing to Die, Fourteen Consolations (written especially for the Elector who was very ill in the autumn and likely to die — it was to replace the Fourteen Saints to whom people pie commonly turned), and finally How Confession should be Madon Christ's Passion, The Lord's Prayer, Rogationtide Prayers, On Preparing to Die, Fourteen Consolations (written especially for the Elector who was very ill in the autumn and likely to die — it was to replace the Fourteen Saints to whom people pie commonly turned), and finally How Confession should be MadOn Preparing to Die, Fourteen Consolations (written especially for the Elector who was very ill in the autumn and likely to die — it was to replace the Fourteen Saints to whom people pie commonly turned), and finally How Confession should be Made.

This corrosion of faith can be answered and reversed but in order to do so we must, as Holloway says, realise «the need for personal prayer, penance, humility, and union with God by meditation and mystical communion,» [10] so that thereby the Word of God will be manifested in our world not as «the breath of any imaginary pale Galilean, but the splendour and dynamism of God in the power of the Spirit,» Jesus Christ «the bringer in of the enormous vision that is splendid, the majesty of the Intellect of God and of Man, the fullness of the Kingdom on Earth which God has made for Man, and can bring to consummation only in and through His creature, Man.»

The Marjorie Hanna Cleveland Meditation Room, located on the 6th floor of Floating Hospital, is available for prayer, meditation and quiet conMeditation Room, located on the 6th floor of Floating Hospital, is available for prayer, meditation and quiet conmeditation and quiet conversation.

On the highlights of the programme for the pilgrimage, the minister disclosed that there would be daily prayers and meditation at important and significant sites mentioned in the Bible, boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, worship on MT Camel, the mountain of the prophet Elijah, renewal of wedding vows in the Church of the Miracle of CanOn the highlights of the programme for the pilgrimage, the minister disclosed that there would be daily prayers and meditation at important and significant sites mentioned in the Bible, boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, worship on MT Camel, the mountain of the prophet Elijah, renewal of wedding vows in the Church of the Miracle of Canon the Sea of Galilee, worship on MT Camel, the mountain of the prophet Elijah, renewal of wedding vows in the Church of the Miracle of Canon MT Camel, the mountain of the prophet Elijah, renewal of wedding vows in the Church of the Miracle of Cana.

Many Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation on the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross.

«There are tons of different forms of meditation out there — prayer meditation, music meditation, and the list goes on — but their common link is that they all require periods of deep, intentional focus,» says Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D., a mindfulness meditation expert and author of The Now Effect.

Emotional Stress: This one can obviously have many causes, but can often be addressed by working through tough relationships, making time for prayer and meditation, keeping a gratitude journal to focus on the positive, and making time to unwind.

Through prayer and meditation, I have learned to quiet the «voices» and focus on God's plan for me.

From Amazon: «The Judgment Detox is an interactive six - step process that calls on spiritual principles from the text A Course in Miracles, Kundalini yoga, the Emotional Freedom Technique (aka Tapping), meditation, prayer and metaphysical teachings.»

In my own life, I've been practicing different styles of yoga, embracing time away from social media more often, practicing meditation and prayer more, journaling, reflecting on nature, and have been exploring new health ideas along with reading books and blogs that nourish this part of me as well.

Vagus nerve and parasympathetic system — affects anxiety levels, the gut, voice and brain — improved with meditation, prayer, chanting, social connection, singing, call girlfriends, sleeping on your right side

As sleep is a renewing time for your body, so periods of silent solace — whether they are in the form of prayer, meditation, peaceful contemplation of nature, or quiet concentration on music, art or a physical activity like sports or dance — become a source of renewal for your heart and mind.

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A prominent author, Edelman received the Robert F. Kennedy Lifetime Achievement Award for her writings, which include Families in Peril: An Agenda for Social Change; The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours; Guide My Feet: Meditations and Prayers on Loving and Working for Children; Stand for Children; Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors; Hold My Hand: Prayers for Building a Movement to Leave No Child Behind; I'm Your Child, God: Prayers for Our Children; I Can Make a Difference: A Treasury to Inspire Our Children; and The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation.

Its website says there will be «an emphasis on academic achievement, with daily Hindu prayers, a vegetarian diet and opportunities to practice yoga, meditation and the arts».

A collaboration between illustrator Robert Beer, an expert on Tibetan silk brocade thangka paintings, and Tad Wise, who has previously written about Tibetan prayer flags, this book is intended not as a curiosity, but for reflection and meditation on the go.

Those who eat and drink at such a supper encounter on their plates a meditation, a prayer, a remembrance; set before them as embodied pardon.»

But on a less formal level, active looking has all the rich trappings of meditation or prayer or oneness, the joy and surprise during a rare moment of lucidity.»

Yes, keep your rituals, meditations, incense, intentions, crystal trinkets, prayers and chants WHILE you use your time superbly - focus on what wanted for our Earth.

I enjoy spending time with family, traveling as much as possible, reading to learn and just for fun, music and films from around the world, gardening and bird - watching in my backyard, working with my husband on our fixer - upper, walking, biking the NCR trail and the peaceful solitude of prayer and meditation.

my dear one... i MUST have alone time every day... i usually get up very early to have prayer and meditation time... this centers my entire day and calms my soul... i have a lanai (screened courtyoar) with a fountain and plants that is my meditation space... my studio is also a sanctuary of peace and creativity... but walking on the beach is my best place of solitude... great post... tomorrow mine is about alone time... blessings, rebecca