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Centering Prayer is now more commonly known as Contemplative Meditation. It is drawn from prayer practices that began in the first century C.E. and was made popular in the 1970’s by monks from the Trappist Abbey, St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts.
They describe Contemplative Meditation as “A prayer of silence, an experience of God’s presence as the ground in which our being is rooted, the Source from whom our life emerges at every moment.”
This form of meditation is a means of centering the mind to receive God’s presence and increase awareness of God's presence in your life. It creates a peace even when awake by releasing the flow of knowledge and guidance at the level of the soul.
There is a peaceful and sacred place that abides within you. It is your refuge and your home. It is here in this hallowed sanctuary that you are safe to withdraw to discover the areas where you need to grow.
Find a quiet place to reflect on a word in Contemplative MeditationEssence
Contemplative Meditation is a means of training the mind to concentrate, or center, on a word, a thought, a spiritual passage, or a mantra.
This type of meditation can be practiced anywhere that you have time to yourself such as walking, physical activity, or simply sitting.
Method
Choose a phrase from a spiritual book, or select a spiritual word or name.
Study the word. Notice what “speaks” to you.
Study the word again. What feelings does it evoke within you.
Return to the word a final time.
Keep focusing on the word, absorbing it, understanding it, and knowing its truth.
Merge into meditation if the situation permits.
Benefits
It expands your ability to concentrate and become aware of the thoughts, emotions, and feelings from the body as they arise.
Any time that you find yourself in a situation that is challenging, you can induce relaxation by bringing awareness to the flow of the breath and focus on a word or phrase that you have encountered during your Contemplative Meditation.
It heightens your spiritual journey and deepens your relationship with God.
Your intuition increases as it maintains an openness to hearing and following the wisdom that arises from within.
You may like to carry your word with you to deepen your spiritual connection and awareness.
Gosh I learn a lot reading your post. I might just get the hang of quiet.
ReplyDeleteHi Carol,
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Quiet is a lesson to learn. Most of us are so busy rushing around that it's challenging to slow the breath the mind, and the body down
It is all possible though.
Hi Margaret,
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Your blog is very informative. I wish that I get the solution of many of my problem with this meditative technique.
Thanks for sharing.
God bless.
Hi AlwaysWinner - This techniques helps train the mind to become more contemplative.
ReplyDeleteIn turn, the traditional meditation technique is enhanced as well as your spiritual journey.
I wish you continued success.
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ReplyDeleteWhitesockgirl - Thanks for your comments.
ReplyDeleteMeditation will help bring clarity to all the situations that we face in life.
Thanks for leaving a comment at my blog. This is a lovely blog as well. I love the meditation tips. Something I really need to do more often.
ReplyDeleteCoach Jenn - Meditation works with all fitness and health regimes as it is an essential part of every day living.
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