I’m up extra early this morning, i connect quickly with God, throw on some clothes, and then I’m off for an early morning breakfast at Bert’s with Brian (my son) and some friends. Bert’s is by far the best breakfast place around. I am the last to leave. Just as planned, they all drive away in cars, but I walk home, giving me another chance to experiment with the breathing prayer. You would think that your surroundings would fade as you focus on breathing, but actually just the opposite happens. I become more present and aware of my world. Connecting with God opens my eyes to His creation all around me. First I notice the perfect blue sky, and the warmth of the sun in contrast to the bitter cold air. For the first time in months I actually notice birds chirping. The crunch of my shoes on the icy sidewalk, a neighbor’s car starting; no noise is unnoticed, no sight unseen. Yet they do not distract me from my focus on God; no, they only amplify it. Joy seeps into my spirit.
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Tue, February 24, 2009
by Chris Spitters