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Affective Prayer by Ronald Rolheiser
One of the classic definitions of prayer tells us that prayer is raising mind and heart to God. In essence, that says it all. The problem is that often we raise our minds but not our hearts. Our prayer tends to be intellectual but not affective and we tend to think of prayer more as […]
What is Your Mantra?
Via Daily Downward Dog So what exactly is a mantra? According to two of my favorite word mavens Merriam and Webster, the definition goes like this: man·tra noun \ˈmän-trə also ˈman- or ˈmən-\ : a sound, word, or phrase that is repeated by someone who is praying or meditating : a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses […]
9 Tips to Avoid Distracted Living and Become Mindful
Texting while driving has killed thousands in the US and states have passed legislation to outlaw, “distracted driving.” I’m trying to reduce my own tendencies of “distracted living.” Although it’s not as deadly as distracted driving, distracted living can have negative consequences leading us to seek instant gratification instead of spiritual truths and causing us […]
JR: If you are happy, not much else matters in life
“Being happy, that’s the main thing I’m trying to help with. If you’re happy, not much else matters in life, at least in my experience. There’s various ways to be happy, of course. I’m trying to tell people the things that I have learned. I’m trying to teach them to be curious, independent. It’s very […]