Meditations

Dust if you must

Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better To paint a picture, or write a letter, Bake a cake, or plant a seed; Ponder the difference between want and need? Dust if you must, but there’s not much time, With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb; Music to hear, and books to read; […]

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12 Step Spirituality (part 2)

Continued from Part 1 – by Richard Rohr ofm Divine Therapy Step Six: Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Step Seven: Humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings. [1] Thomas Keating (1923–2018), one of the founders of Contemplative Outreach which promotes the practice of Centering Prayer, explained how meditation

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12 Step Spirituality (part 1)

A Universal Addiction by Richard Rohr ofm The addiction and overdose crisis… does not so much reflect moral failings of individuals as it does reveal a sickness that has infected the country and our collective consciousness. — Timothy McMahan King [1] Living School alumnus Tim King fairly attributes the United States’ epidemic of addiction to

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Five minute breathing meditation

Preparation: Step 1: Settle In (1 minute) Step 2: Focus on Your Natural Breath (2 minutes) Step 3: Deepen Your Awareness (1 minute) Step 4: Return to Natural Breathing (1 minute) Step 5: Gently Transition Out This meditation is a simple yet effective way to center yourself, reduce stress, and cultivate mindfulness. You can practice

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