Christian Meditation
Is Christian Meditation Helpful? Can it help in your daily walk with Christ? Dr. Deborah Kukal addresses the subject and provides some great answers. Christian Meditation - With a Little Help From Your Friends We all have times when we need support, when we look for guidance to help us stay on track-and that's especially true when we begin the meditation journey. Who do you have to help and support you, as you discover the joys and blessings of the gift of Christian meditation? God is there guiding you, of course, through the Holy Spirit. That is the deepest and most necessary guidance of all. And as you come upon questions, concerns or needs, God will put friends in your life, too, to walk with you, to keep you on the path, and help you grow. But where do you find those wise friends to help you in the Christian walk of meditation? Most of us don't learn meditation in our churches, and there are many who meditate, but who really don't have the wise counsel you need. Catholics engaged in meditation, and sharing meditation with others, for many years before the rest of us 'discovered' it. Father Thomas Keating is a tall, lanky Trappist monk with twinkling eyes and a warm smile. He founded Contemplative Outreach, a meditation group open to all denominations. The local chapters are made up of Christians from all walks of life, and varied Christian backgrounds, who come together to share meditation. Many members have actively studied meditation, led workshops and experienced extended retreats. The folks you meet at Contemplative Outreach can help you learn meditation, and they will provide warm support along the way. Check on-line, and discover when your local chapter is meeting for their next "Silent Saturday". You can meditate with the group for 3 twenty-minute sessions (with breaks for cookies and juice!) or you may meet individually with a leader, to learn more about meditation. But what if there's no group in your area, or you're just not ready to meet new people? Using a Christian meditation CDs is another way to begin meditation with the help of a friend, a way to experience support as you start practicing meditation. The right meditation CD will touch your heart, and help you stay focused as you discover the joy of Christian meditation for yourself. As you begin meditation, you don't have to do it all alone. Be open to the friends and resources God is placing in your path. And enjoy the process together. Dr. Deborah Kukal is a licensed psychologist who has been teaching meditation in a hospital setting for more than 15 years. She has taught patients from virtually every walk of life to be successful in their practice of meditation. Dr. Kukal's Christian meditation CDs will teach you how to meditate, and support you in your meditation. Rich with imagery and spiritual depth, the CDs will nourish your physical health and enrich your emotional life, as well as deepening your intimacy with the Lord. To learn more about meditation, and try a free guided Christian meditation, visit Dr. Kukal at her website, http://www.joyofchristianmeditation.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Deborah_Kukal,_Ph.D.
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