Friday, December 2, 2011

Going deeper...

We're financially supporting son a bit as he enters into a Meditation Marathon.  He feels this would be of great value to him as an individual, to go deeper into himself where there are no distractions of "things" or emotions or feelings...to go to a place devoid of all but Spirit.  I'm attempting to understand his perspective and to come to a perspective of my own as he delves into places I have never been.  I believe they are good places, just not ones that I am used to yet, places that challenge my own perspective on life and spirituality and everything in between.

This is not an easy project!

I shall follow him and not set my mind against what he is doing.  I shall support and encourage where I can and then perhaps learn from him some new thoughts that I can grasp and use to better myself and others.

Matt is out to make a difference in this world, one learning experience at a time.  I think what he is doing is more than commendable....it allows me to see some (as in 'many') inadequacies in my own spiritual journey and since we are here on earth to be vessels in God's hands, I need to do this daily....and to encourage others along the way also.

So, his journey is taking him on a Meditation Marathon next weekend.  He has a donation page on Facebook if you wish to support him financially in this endeavor...

It's a great cause...as he searches out life's answers....and most likely finds more questions......


Our prayers go with him....

2 comments:

Matthew said...

"I believe they are good places, just not ones that I am used to yet, places that challenge my own perspective on life and spirituality and everything in between.

This is not an easy project!

I shall follow him and not set my mind against what he is doing. "

I really do appreciate your support and it's not easy to allow our beliefs and ideas to be challenged, to stretch our minds to consider new possibilities...but you're willing and that's the most important part!

Meditation is just a word and sometimes it gets in the way for people. How do you surrender your life to God? Meditation is doing just that. And when you can surrender in the silence and stillness, you will be much more confident in your ability to surrender in the busyness and activity of life.

'Surrender' isn't an emotion or thought, it's a consciously chosen position. Regardless of all else it may or may not be for some people, this is what it is for me: learning what it actually means to surrender to 'let everything go.'

That does sound meaningful and important, doesn't it!

Sharon Kent said...

Yes, it does sound meaningful and important!

'Surrender' isn't an emotion or thought, it's a consciously chosen position.'

That is something I find difficult...letting everything go...I hope one day I shall be at that point in my life..where I make that definitive choice!