Soul Work
“To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.”
--Psalm 25: 1
I love book reviews that call me to attention and challenge me to read. Sam Keen offered this magnetic two-sentence review of the book, Care of the Soul (Thomas Moore).
“This book may help you give up the futile quest for salvation and get down to the possible task of taking care of your soul. A modest, and therefore marvelous, book about the life of the spirit.”
Thomas Moore is concerned about “soul” feeding. Centuries ago the Psalm writer felt the need to do “soul work.” It is still the cry of millions today. Daily soul work helps us discover the sacred in our routines. Sometimes we become concerned about the long-term (salvation), forgetting to see the gifts that surround us. Taking time in each moment to sense the divine is an excellent way to care for your soul.
Nurturing the “core of our being” (Paul Tillich’s way of describing our souls) can provide many insights about how the Holy One dwells within us. Have a good week attending to your “soul work”.
A prayer for today: God of my life and of all creation, guide me as I learn to take better care of my soul.
--Ben Keckler
02.07.11
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