Turning to the Mystics with James Finley Julian of Norwich: Session 1
Sep 5, 2022
Delve into the mystical insights of Julian of Norwich as the host reflects on her profound teachings. Explore the idea of God as the ultimate light that guides our understanding. Discover how the desire to seek God is inherently a divine invitation. Experience the fourfold journey of awakening, seeking, and embracing God's presence. Julian's metaphors of the sea and stones illustrate our continual descent into divine love. Enjoy guided contemplation that invites you to soak in her wisdom and deepen your connection to the divine.
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Trust The Timing Of Deeper Seeing
- Julian emphasizes that glimpses of God whet our appetite but further seeing occurs only if God wills it.
- Trust your present realization and rest in God's timing for deeper revelations.
Desire Shows God Has Already Found You
- Seeking God is itself evidence that God has already touched you and is present in your desire.
- Your longing for God echoes God's infinite longing for you and confirms divine nearness.
Pause To Cultivate Contemplative Sensitivity
- Pause and sustain attention in small moments to develop contemplative sensitivity.
- Practice brief, loving attentive pauses to notice God's nearness in ordinary things.
