“Meditation is about cultivating constructive emotions, like altruism, compassion.” ~ Matthieu Ricard Renowned meditation researchers Cortland Dahl, Antoine Lutz, and Richard Davidson of The Center for Healthy Minds put meditation practices into three families: attentional, constructive, and deconstructive.¹ Attentional: Beginning with the attentional family, these are meditation practices that include counting the breath, body scanning,… Read More »
Finding God During Convalescence
“Convalescence is a sort of grown-up rebirth, enabling us to see life with a fresh eye.” ~ Margaret Prescott Montague God’s healing power is experienced in varying ways. Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly, but if we are persistent in our efforts seeking God, we will experience God’s influence in our lives. Today, in our scripture readings,… Read More »
Powerless Over COVID-19
HALO’S Daily Soul Food Powerless Over COVID-19 You practice the three W’s: Wear Your Mask Wash Your Hands Watch Your Distance Outside of these three disciplines, you are powerless over COVID-19. You can’t change how others respond to this virus; you can only change yourself. It’s time to turn your eyes toward God and see… Read More »