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Seeing who you are

(PHOTO: LAURENCE FREEMAN, IRELAND)

In meditation first of all we will realise how jangled up our mind is. How many problems we are bringing with us, things we haven’t done yet, how many anxieties we may be facing – could be any number of different types. Those just become habitual; even if we are not actively thinking about the problems, the energy that they have created is quite turbulent. It’s there. But it can and it will reduce and as it does, as the mind becomes quieter, calmer, and clearer, you see what’s there. That’s the first step, just seeing what is there. Seeing who you are. Seeing who God is. Seeing reality as it is. So give it the chance. Don’t think you have to do too much effort. We do need to receive this gift of holiness, and of course at times it can be a little hard, but it’s certainly made possible and enjoyable by walking it with others.

(The Experience of Being by Laurence Freeman OSB )

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