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To change oneself is nearly impossible, difficult at best, but in and of God all things are possible. Partnering with the Holy Spirit in this process of transformation, through centering prayer and other contemplative prayer practices, is the greatest adventure of a lifetime. Just as with any adventure this journey is not at all predictable or smooth going. There are ‘death defying’ moments, ‘awe-inspiring’ moments and everything in between. In our multi-tasking, goal-oriented, ‘to-do’ list driven frame of mind we might ask ourselves why, what’s the point, what’s the pay-off?
We might think contemplative prayer, meditation, silence and solitude are for those people who live in monasteries but surely not for those of us living and working in the ‘real world’. The truth is “the contemplative way” awakens us to the Real world and is the way to true transformation. It is the way to live by the Spirit as evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, kindness, patience, self-control) in all of life. The journey is the goal that ultimately leads to Union with the Most High. (Lk. 1:15)
People seeking the contemplative way talk about their experience…
- “I am now able to accept my life as it is…seeing God at work throughout my entire history.”
- “I can serve others with a more compassionate Christ-centered motivation.”
- “Taking personal responsibility for my emotional, physical and spiritual health is freeing.”
- “It seems my desire to study and understand scripture has deepened.”
- “I’m often reminded by others how I’m changing… in a good way.”
- “More times now I can feel resentment or frustration coming and am able to let it go before it gets a hold on me.”
- “Finally I’m not living out of shame and guilt. I can receive forgiveness.”
- “I’m learning to love God, myself and others with my whole being like Jesus lived and taught…I could never figure this out before.”
- “Critical judgment of myself and others is dissipating.”
- “The greatest realization for me is that Jesus has saved me alright…He saved me from myself.”
