Reflections (Page 13)

Thursday, May 7 There is a story about an old farmer who was persuaded by his nephew to come and visit him in the Big Apple.  So, the farmer got on a plane and went to New York City, and the nephew met him and immediately took him down to Times Square to show off the city to him. They were walking down the street, and the old farmer suddenly stopped and said, “Did you hear that?”   The young man looked at all the…

Today’s reflection is written by Brian O’Neill As I spend more time with this last paragraph I am able to connect through my heart and less through my rational and judgmental mind. I listen, I love, I give. That is as far as I got and I felt the need to pause and ask myself, do I actively listen when another is speaking to me or am I am rehearsing what I am going to say when they stop talking?…View post to subscribe to site newsletter.

Tuesday, May 5 In 2014, I traveled to India to be with my sister and daughter at the Arsha Vidya Gurukulum ashram in Anaikutti, Tamil Nadu, India. My family’s friend and mentor, Swami Dayananda, was the founder and teacher there.  Every morning at 4 AM, the bells chimed to call us to prayer.  I rose to find my way to the Hindu temple where I sat outside.  As the chanting of prayers rose in rhythmic and musical tones, I sat…

Mother Mary gives us instruction on how to pause, breathe, and listen for her guidance in our hearts. Brian O'Neill shares his story and reflections with us.

May meditation - Pause and Be Fueled - Spiritus Christi Church - Mary Ramerman