Jumpstart Your Regeneration With a Small Step: Christian Contemplation, With Dr. Ioana Popa
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by Dr. Ioana Popa
One of my deepest joys is to connect with God in contemplation and silence.
Initially, though, contemplation was difficult, since many thoughts, ideas and emotions seemed to jump in.
I felt I was constantly missing the mark, as the goal, whatever the goal was, seemed elusive.
And at some point, after imperfect practice, it clicked: contemplation is not about 'doing,' 'searching,' or 'finding' - it is about tapping into 'being' with God.
In our busy lives, constantly focused on doing, being is not cultivated, but so necessary, to realign and connect with God in the depths of our souls - "deep calling unto deep."
If you are not familiar with silence and contemplation, my encouragement for you is to start your contemplative practice today, even for just a few minutes, since daily practice over a long period of time is more beneficial than longer practices here and there.
If you are familiar with it, then continue to take small steps, so small that you cannot fail!
In this short episode, you have access to a contemplative practice to get started (make sure you sit down and do not operate machinery when you do this).
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