The Gift of Now
Posted on 12th Nov 2018 04:22:35 in Meditation for Christians, Daily Meditations

Meditation for Christians - Day 1
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. - Psalm 49:3
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. - Psalm 19:14
There is much talk about mindfulness and meditation. First...
What is mindfulness?
To be mindful is to be truly alive, present and at one with those around you and with what you are doing. - Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness alone is insufficient. There must also be compassion. However mindfulness is necessary to find compassion. After all, how can I see the suffering of others if I am blinded by my own suffering, lost in regret of the past and fear of the future? By living in the present moment we can begin to see.

Why is living in the present moment so difficult?
Society has come to resemble the popular zombie apocalypse full of people glued to their technology and oblivious to others. This is because today's worldy distractions allow us to ignore truths that we would rather not face. However, in turning away from distractions and toward Truth, we find Grace where we fall.
For the heart of this people has grown dull, and they barely hear with the ears, and they have closed their eyes, lest ever they should see with the eyes, and they should hear with the ears, and they should understand with the heart, and should turn, and I will heal them. - Matthew 13:15

Exercise for Day 1
Practice turning off technology and paying attention to your surroundings. Step outside, notice the cool air in your nostrils as you breathe, the fall colors in the trees, and the sounds of leaves rustling in the breeze. Hold the hand of your loved one and invite them to experience the present moment with you. The present moment is G-d's gift to us. It would be rude not to open it and share it.
