So it was no surprise, in retrospect, that when I asked them the question, “who created this?”, after a moment of silence, one student replied, “God. I think God created this.” Of course. Namaste.
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Several years ago, while on a spiritual retreat, I was introduced to the notion that we are not only what we eat, but what we watch, read, listen to. We are what we consume through any means and our emotional and spiritual health are influenced by such. While perhaps obvious, this was for me a “ding” moment, a moment of truth that has stuck with me ever since.
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
We are able to handle not being able to go to church, now be able to see your friends, not be able to “Pass the Peace,” not being able to hear the choir, but we will, like we have done for so many years, work our way through this, we will endure the change together, just like we have done for so many years and as long as we do it together we will come out on top.
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
So, to believe, I had to trust. As an adult, I have found this to be a good tenet. In fact, my favorite Bible verse talks of trust. From Proverbs 3: 5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways, acknowledge him (believe in him), and he will direct your path.
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
The Examen may over time bring clarity for big decisions like a career change, but it can also make us aware of ways to be more present to attend to immediate needs of our families and community now. For me, it also provides loving consolation that God is continually present in all things and that God has patience with me as I struggle to seek God’s direction.
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Savasana is the final resting pose at the end of almost every yoga practice. It brings with it images and feelings of calmness, rest, and relaxation….feelings of drifting away, and sometimes even napping….as a well-exercised body and relaxed mind settle into the mat at the end of a practice. It was while in this state of REST and relaxation that I made the decision to write this daily reflection.
Update on Regathering at St. John's
With the understanding that the RTF has more work to do, and that the data currently does not support regathering safely and inclusively, St. John’s will not regather until at least the fall, and possibly later. We have always taken pride in our message that “all are welcome”, and the restrictions that would accompany a safe regathering plan are, by definition, limiting. Limiting the number of attendees at a service is another way of saying that we will need to turn people away.
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ
Tuesday July 28, 2020
Eleanor Bird
REST…simplified
My practice is to isolate myself for one hour daily for REST. Usually between 1 o'clock and 2 o'clock. Breathing deeply, I repeat the words
"God in..............Garbage out" until my mind is clear.
Then I can concentrate on some scripture reading and personal prayers.