By Kathy Keary
This is our third video on focusing. Focusing is a life-giving spiritual meditation that honors the wisdom that lies within us. Focusing speaks to us in a way that can be felt in our bodies.
Undoubtedly, we are living in troubled times, not only in our nation but in the world and people are looking for ways to handle their emotional responses in a healthy way.
If that sounds familiar to you, perhaps focusing is something you might want to try.
All the focusing videos are here.
Articles about focusing can be found here. The first article gives an overview. The second article gives the specific steps of focusing, which is something you can do at home either by yourself or with a partner.
I’d be happy to talk to you about focusing. You can contact me by sending an email to info@pbrenewalcenter.org or calling 816-558-6314 and leaving a message.
Note: The focusing series is a part of a larger series of articles we call An Invitation to Something New: The Contemplative Life.
[Kathy Keary, a Precious Blood Companion and spiritual director, holds a master’s degree in theological studies and is a graduate of the Atchison Benedictine’s Sophia Center’s Souljourners Program, an intense study of spirituality and spiritual direction. Kathy believes that the divine is present and active in all of life and encourages others to be awakened to the God in all including the divine within. She enjoys accompanying others on their journey to wholeness discovering the person they were created to be.]
During November, we celebrate those who have gone before us, our ancestors upon whose shoulders we stand. We celebrate the Feast of All Saints, All Souls Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Day. We remember their positive influence on our lives.
An Assembling God’s Puzzle video
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
Using threats, shame and guilt to gain another’s cooperation is expedient but ineffective over the long-run. On the other hand, inviting someone to join us in a common work or goal, respects the other, is more constructive and more often results in substantive and long-lasting change.