Thursday, March 10, 2005

Centering Meditation

Here is a centering meditation I like from Marcus Borg. Note: though the preceding linked page ignores it, I find an essential aspect of Borg's theology to be his recognition of the validity of paths outside Christianity. He points out, for instance, that though creeds and scriptures may appear contradictory, it's hard to tell one tradition from another when one reads their mystical poetry.
Eyes closed,
breathe slowly,
in through the mouth
and out through the nose,
repeating the words internally.


Inhale: Lord Jesus Christ,
Exhale: you are the Light of the World.
Inhale: Fill our minds with your peace
Exhale: and our hearts with your love.