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Meditation

    Twice this last week I have been trying out a new practice in my mornings.  Meditation, sitting in silence, doing nothing. . .call it what you want, but I have been doing it.  Just for 2 minutes (yes, I set a timer) but that two minutes seems longer that I would have thought.  

    Since my whole job search/new business ventures (more on that another day), I've noticed in myself lately that I am constantly busy with something.  Even when I am eating breakfast or lunch I am constantly reading a magazine, checking/sending emails, perusing craigslist, working on my resume, etc.  When I'm cleaning the house and getting ready in the morning, I usually have music or TV on.  And then there is driving.  I LOVE listening to music while I drive to and from work!  This is so unlike how I used to be.  I am sure I am not alone in this craziness.  But all this has got to have a limit.  

    So, I have made a few minor changes that have surprisingly made a big difference.  First off, like I already mentioned, I have allotted 2 minutes at some point in my morning to just sit in silence.  It has been hard to not let my brain wonder off to what I will be doing today, but I'm trying.  I focus on where I am at in the present.  How I feel - physically, emotionally, and mentally.  Secondly, I have been driving to work with no music.  There is so much chaos once I get to work that I really have treasured this time to center myself and relax.

    While these two changes are simple, they are good, so good for overall health.  Jeffrey even informed me that 10 minutes of silence a day helps increase the gray matter in your brain.  Sure, that is great to!

    Following my meditation this morning, I read Psalm 4.  I instantly felt compelled to share it.  Maybe it is for just one person who reads it, or maybe a few, but I had to share God's goodness!  Many blessings and happy Sunday!  God is so good!

~SheriLynn

Psalm 4
Answer me when I call to you,
O my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
be merciful to me and hear
my prayer.
How long, O men, will you turn 
my glory into shame?
How long will you love
delusions and seek false
gods?
Know that the Lord has set
apart the godly for
himself;
the Lord will hear when I 
call to him.
In your anger do not sin;
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be
silent.
Offer right sacrifices
and trust in the Lord.
Many are asking, "Who can
show us any good?"
Let the light of your face
shine upon us, O Lord.
You have filled my heart with
greater joy
than when their grain and new
wine abound.
I will lie down and sleep in 
peace, 
for you alone, O Lord,
make me dwell in safety.


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