#10: Living in the Moment
“This moment is the only moment that is real. Dwelling on the past or fixating on the future robs us of experiencing life and love and God right now. Are you awake to the present moment? Are you awake to God’s presence all around you?”
A few years ago I experienced severe workplace burnout which came on the heels of the death of a beloved family member. Before I knew it, I was thrown headlong into a multi-year battle with depression and anxiety. During that time my walk with God changed drastically, and one of the most important things I learned was the mystery of living in the present moment.
Resources:
Present Perfect: Finding God in the Now, by Greg Boyd
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We’re all too busy, too stressed, too fat, and too tired… and peace and rest is the one thing we can’t seem to find. Ken Shigematsu, pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, has leveraged the teachings of Catholic mystics and zen masters alike and found a rich contemplative spiritual rhythm which has connected him to God and brought profound peace into his life. Join us as we practice silence together.