I didn't realize this is what I've been doing lately, but I appreciate the validation. Reading this will help me deepen the practice. (And Ghost Ranch is a place I love, too. I did a pilgrimage to the Monastery in the Desert and spent a few days at Ghost Ranch resting and absorbing that Christ-soaked place.)
Thanks for the feedback, and I also visited that monastery. What an amazing spot!
It is interesting when we find ourselves in engaging in practices that resonate, but do not have the language to describe, or at times deepen, into them. Likewise, language can also be a hindrance to experiential encounters as well, though I am happy to hear you have explored this!
Lectio Divina is one of my 'go-to' contemplative practices, and also in nature, without realising that is what I do. I have a spot I've been visiting for years in Cornwall, where I sit under three specific trees, a place where I'm at peace and always give thanks for their silent wisdom and presence.
This sounds so peaceful, nourishing, and engaging. What a wonderful practice you developed. While much of what is known as traditional lectio divina involves reading sacred texts, the Earth predates them all and is thus a foundational place for this spiritual work and connection.
I didn't realize this is what I've been doing lately, but I appreciate the validation. Reading this will help me deepen the practice. (And Ghost Ranch is a place I love, too. I did a pilgrimage to the Monastery in the Desert and spent a few days at Ghost Ranch resting and absorbing that Christ-soaked place.)
Thanks for the feedback, and I also visited that monastery. What an amazing spot!
It is interesting when we find ourselves in engaging in practices that resonate, but do not have the language to describe, or at times deepen, into them. Likewise, language can also be a hindrance to experiential encounters as well, though I am happy to hear you have explored this!
Lectio Divina is one of my 'go-to' contemplative practices, and also in nature, without realising that is what I do. I have a spot I've been visiting for years in Cornwall, where I sit under three specific trees, a place where I'm at peace and always give thanks for their silent wisdom and presence.
This sounds so peaceful, nourishing, and engaging. What a wonderful practice you developed. While much of what is known as traditional lectio divina involves reading sacred texts, the Earth predates them all and is thus a foundational place for this spiritual work and connection.
Yes, I agree, creation/nature was the first 'Bible' as such.
Amazing how it is so easy to miss, literally, like the background ;-)