Living in the Present Moment
“The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in
from this time on and forevermore.”
--Psalm 121: 8
WARNING: As we end this week's devotions, you may be challenged to move beyond boundaries of your comfort zone. It can be uncomfortable exploring thoughts, concepts or opportunities beyond our normal limits. For example, a few years ago a friend of mine went on a business trip. One day after work, accompanied by several business partners, he went to an Olympic bobsled run and took a new adventure. In speaking with him about this anticipated experience, he was excited, but also quite nervous. He moved beyond his comfort zone. He trusted in the insight from today's Psalm.
A world-renowned Zen master and spiritual leader gives a fresh approach to this verse in these words he penned about two decades ago:
“Our true home is in the present moment.
To live in the present moment is a miracle.
The miracle is not to walk on water.
The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment,
to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.
Peace is all around us—
in the world and in nature—
And within us—
in our bodies and in our spirits.
Once we learn to touch this peace, we will be healed and transformed.
It is not a matter of faith; it is a matter of practice.”
--Ben Keckler
01.28.11
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