Turning to the Mystics with James Finley A Coaching Session on Four Quartets
Nov 25, 2024
Dive into a meditative journey inspired by T.S. Eliot's 'Four Quartets,' exploring the profound connection between poetry and personal spirituality. Discover the importance of stillness, solitude, and reflective practices in fostering divine connections. Embrace the complexities of existence through mindfulness and patience, as well as the unexpected emergence of hope and love. Uncover the fluid dance of prayer and meditation, and celebrate the cyclical nature of spiritual growth, all contributing to a richer understanding of one's journey.
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Finley's Trauma and Time Healing
- Jim Finley shares personal experiences of trauma influencing his sense of time and redemption.
- He encourages reflecting on painful past events that shape our present consciousness.
Practice Lectio Divina Regularly
- Choose to abandon distractions and settle into prayer where it has been meaningful.
- Use Lectio Divina to internalize sacred texts deeply and reflect on their personal significance.
Fire as Transformation Path
- The fire of suffering and inner discontent can transform into the divine fire of God's love.
- Leaning into this transformative fire is a path toward spiritual metamorphosis.
