I have been a solitary for nearly two decades, but for many of you, Covid-induced social isolation and spending great amounts of time alone are an entirely new thing. I am reading that some people are experiencing great stress. Others are besieged by boredom and do not know what to do with all the time that is on their hands.
For these people, I suggest that you go deep into your spiritual life. Surrender yourself to the Lord during your waking hours. Like Brother Lawrence, who practiced the presence of God throughout each day, you can offer up your actions at home, such as the menial tasks of cooking and cleaning and other self-care duties - and you can also retreat to a comfortable chair in which to send up your prayers, confront your fears, and meditate upon the Good God.
Now is your chance. If the idea of going on retreat has ever intrigued you, now is the perfect time to create your own!
There are many books about meditation in Christian, Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
If your mind goes to a philosophical bent, and you are really a deep thinker, I recommend the writings of Father Bede Griffiths, keeping in mind that his writings demonstrate a progression of ideas as a result of personal spiritual experience.
The Practice of the Presence of God, a book that simply outlines the Catholic philosophy of practice of the monk known as Brother Lawrence, is also a splendid place to start.
Anyone in need of more book recommendations please feel free to comment, and I will reply.
In the meantime, God bless us and keep us all.
Silver Rose
Sannyasini Kaliprana
Now is your chance. If the idea of going on retreat has ever intrigued you, now is the perfect time to create your own!
There are many books about meditation in Christian, Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
If your mind goes to a philosophical bent, and you are really a deep thinker, I recommend the writings of Father Bede Griffiths, keeping in mind that his writings demonstrate a progression of ideas as a result of personal spiritual experience.
The Practice of the Presence of God, a book that simply outlines the Catholic philosophy of practice of the monk known as Brother Lawrence, is also a splendid place to start.
Anyone in need of more book recommendations please feel free to comment, and I will reply.
In the meantime, God bless us and keep us all.
Silver Rose
Sannyasini Kaliprana
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