Yesterday while driving (for 6 hours) my husband and I had the opportunity to talk about some things that are important to our family right now. It was a very positive and constructive conversation and it felt great to share with him in detail the things that have been on my mind and heart lately.
He asked me a little more about meditation, how to do it...etc. I gave him a little information (meditation is a tricky thing to teach...because there is no wrong way to do it therefore if you get too detailed people will feel like they are not doing it right because they will have expectations, get frustrated and quit) but just encouraged him that it is different for every person and he should let the spirit be his guide.
I didn't push the topic. I haven't wanted to FORCE him into meditation. It has completely changed my life and I know it would change the world if everyone would do it but it's something people have to find on their own. A while later he told me that he wanted to start meditating as a part of his morning routine. I was SO happy but tried to be calm and just supportive of him.
He woke up this morning early before Freddy was up and went into the quiet of the living room. He prayed and read scriptures (as I had prompted him to do) and then sat, breathed deeply and listened. He said if he felt his mind start to wonder he would do what I do a lot of times and repeat things to himself like, "I have charity, I have faith in Christ, I am humble...." He said he actually had a really amazing experience with it and hopes to be able to master it some day. He gave me details that I will not share on the blog I am so proud of him for putting his faith into action and then seeing such an amazing result from it.
His faith was strengthened, his testimony grew, he received revelation...I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to see someone I love so much take advantage of such a wonderful thing that has blessed my life so much. It is just like sharing the gospel with him all over again! It makes me so happy I really feel like I could burst. I wish all people would take the time to regularly meditate...
and read the Book of Mormon. The end.
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as i was reading this i tried to imagine what it would be like to meditate. like seriously meditate, and while thinking about it my thoughts began to wander!! it was kind of shocking. maybe a sign that i seriously need more stillness in my life :) you are an inspiration.
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