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2019-05-05T18:36:53-06:00

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When We Speak of Mindfulness in Christianity

Last updated on: May 5, 2019 at 6:36 pm By Paul Bane

When we speak of mindfulness in Christianity, we talk about the discipline of being fully aware of our experience living in the present moment. The practice of mindfulness helps us recognize how much of our time is lost living in the past and the future. In fact, very little time is spent living in the present moment. In the Christian realm to live mindfully, Richard Rohr describes it as living in the naked now. Rohr calls it the naked now... Read more

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Keeping Mindful Christianity Simple

What is Mindful Christianity

2019-04-28T18:36:24-06:00

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Shattered Hope and Broken Dreams

Last updated on: April 28, 2019 at 6:36 pm By Paul Bane

With your tears streaming down your face that could fill an ocean come to me with your shattered hope and broken dreams for your marriage. I know your heart is broken like the indistinguishable mosaics discovered on the floor underneath what once was a stained-glass treasure. You wonder if there is any hope for putting your life back together again. All you have left are the memories of what could have been in your life and marriage. (We are all... Read more

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Break Open and Blossom in Life

we are all broken and that's all right

2019-04-24T21:23:11-06:00

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The Hope of True Peace and Contentment

Last updated on: April 24, 2019 at 9:23 pm By Paul Bane

In the practice of Mindful Christianity, we contemplate that the past and future exist only in our mind. We realize the present moment is the only time that exists to experience the hope of true peace and contentment. When we pursue living fully aware of each moment, almost everything in our culture works in opposition to accomplishing that goal. In the West, there is an emphasis upon our mind and intellect and the divorcing of our thoughts from our body... Read more

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Letting Go of the Attachments in Our Minds

Letting Go of Your Thoughts

2019-05-14T14:31:05-06:00

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Letting Go of Your Thoughts

Last updated on: May 14, 2019 at 2:31 pm By Paul Bane

In the practice of Mindful Christianity and centering prayer, we learn to meditate by sitting in a quiet position and attitude for twenty minutes. We prepare our hearts and minds intending to make ourselves available and open to focus upon the awareness of God’s presence. By using a sacred word as a focal point, we engage our mind to action by becoming increasingly aware of the many thoughts that occupy our minds and then start a process of letting go... Read more

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A Sacred Word Quiets my MInd to Pay Attention to God

Mindful Christianity and Calming our Monkey Mind

2019-07-28T03:25:42-06:00

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Letting Go of the Attachments in Our Minds

Last updated on: July 28, 2019 at 3:25 am By Paul Bane

The practice of Mindful Christianity, contemplative and centering prayer is the spiritual discipline of letting go of the attachments we have with the thoughts, emotions, and words in our heads. In releasing and letting go of the attachments in our minds, we create a sacred space where God transcends the silent moments with His presence and love. The contemplative path leads us to experience the mystery of God no longer by solely thinking thoughts about God in our minds but... Read more

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A Sacred Word Quiets my MInd to Pay Attention to God

Be Still and "Be"

The Awareness of No Longer Being Separated from God

2019-07-19T04:53:05-06:00

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Meditation: Just Do It

Last updated on: July 19, 2019 at 4:53 am By Paul Bane

Just do it are the famous three words that made Nike a household name. It implied whatever the activity do whatever it takes to get it done. A significant hindrance in practicing Mindful Christianity or any meditation is I just don’t want to practice it right now. There are a thousand reasons not to spend the time to focus our attention on Christ or to practice living fully aware of what is going on with us in the present moment.... Read more

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Calming My Restless Mind

2019-07-24T00:59:23-06:00

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You are Your Own Worst Enemy

Last updated on: July 24, 2019 at 12:59 am By Paul Bane

You are your own worst enemy thinking you are the only one that has a problem or could behave the way you do. You tend to isolate yourself from making new friends afraid of being exposed as a fraud. You fear people will discover you’re not as smart or as accomplished as you need to be to fit in and be accepted. You fear being humiliated because of your appearance or how you may look to others around you. The... Read more

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don't let anyone hold you hostage

you are my child

2019-07-20T05:10:14-06:00

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A Lost Soul Abandoned and Alone

Last updated on: July 20, 2019 at 5:10 am By Paul Bane

When you feel like a lost soul abandoned and alone seek me in the silence of your heart. There is a treasure of infinite worth that transcends your being. In the depths of your despair and brokenness, there is the reality of my eternal presence. It is the light of my salvation manifested in the darkness of a troubled world. (Enjoy My Presence) It is the spiritual awareness that the heavenly Father motivated by boundless love pours out grace on... Read more

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Contemplation: Seeing the World through God’s Eyes

enjoy my presence

2019-07-13T17:33:58-06:00

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Break Open and Blossom in Life

Last updated on: July 13, 2019 at 5:33 pm By Paul Bane

I see so many of my followers struggling to have a vibrant relationship with me. Once receiving my grace, they want to believe they will not be negatively impacted by circumstances in their lives and will be immune from suffering. Somehow, they must learn how to break open and blossom in life with my help during those difficult times. (We are all Broken, and that’s Alright) Once they are aware of my salvation there is often a disturbing question, they... Read more

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being aware of Gods presence in your life

my comfort

we are all broken and thats alright

2019-07-13T17:28:04-06:00

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When Life Falls Apart

Last updated on: July 13, 2019 at 5:28 pm By Paul Bane

I don’t want you to lose heart over the problematic changes you need to make in your life. I know the fear and frustration you feel when life falls apart all around you. I also know how resistant you are to make any changes in an ever-changing world. You do everything in your earthly power to avoid suffering and pain, but failure and misery are uninvited guests that show up at the most inopportune times and disrupt everything you’re doing.... Read more

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Gratitude and the most remarkable man I know!

we are all broken and thats alright

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