By Stephen Russell-Lacy. Mindfulness is gaining growing popularity as a secular practice in daily life. It is a coming together of the contemplative traditions, particularly Buddhism, and modern science Mindfulness is learned through meditation and other practices such as walking and eating mindfully. It involves paying close attention to what is going on in … Continue reading Mindfulness – Swedenborg perspective
By Stephen Russell-Lacy. Listen to the sound recording track of this episode Or read the script below Read the shorter version In 2007, in the UK, the Tearfund surveyed 1,000 randomly-selected adults. Prayer seemed an important thing, with one in six of all those surveyed, praying daily and one in four, at least once a week. … Continue reading Private prayer – Can it really reduce fear?
By Stephen Russell-Lacy. The worldly minded suppose private prayer is no different from any other personal practice that induces relaxation. They ask ‘Don’t we relax by sitting in a comfortable position, in a quiet setting, having something calming to focus our attention, and adopting a passive attitude?’ Yet most people would agree that private prayer … Continue reading Private prayer – Can it reduce fear?