As I write this I am aware that in 6 minutes I will go online to help host a clergy conversation for the region. Our regional minister is unable to be here, so he asked a group of us to help out and I said yes.
What we will do is reflect on this statement by James Finley
"calibrate my heart to slow down and see the flow of divinity."
How do I do that? When do I do that?
This morning I listened to a podcast "Turning to the Mystics" from which this quote came. And I realized that it is really hard to me to calibrate my heart to slow down. As I told a friend - I can get wound up in a heartbeat.
But this morning as I sat at the desk in my newly painted and carpeted and quiet bedroom, I did feel like I was able to slow it down. Slow it down so that I can see and feel and know.
Breathing in and breathing out and for a moment be present : "Be Still and Know that I am God."
So, I offer that thought - a simple thought in this post and this blessing by Maxine Shonk
May the God of CONTEMPLATION bless you,
calling you into the still point of Divine Presence.
Out of the silent center of your being may you bring serenity and peace to every circumstance and to each person.
May you contemplation brear fruit in the words that you speak and the work that you do.
May the God of CONTEMPLATION bless you.
Amen
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