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Chris D – How do we maintain the discipline to pray and meditate regularly?
Chris D – How do we maintain the discipline to pray and meditate regularly?
Chris D – How do we maintain the discipline to pray and meditate regularly?
Sunday 1st December 2024
Chris D. shares his insights on maintaining the discipline of prayer and meditation in recovery. Tune in for practical advice and heartfelt reflections.
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Episode Overview
- Discipline means doing the practice daily, even when it's hard.
- Prayer is about seeking guidance from God for daily actions.
- Meditation involves quietly contemplating and listening for answers.
- Discussing practices with others in recovery helps maintain discipline.
- Growing a relationship with a higher power is crucial for recovery.
You have two ears and one mouth. That isn't a design flaw. You should be listening twice as much as you speak.
Ever wondered how to keep up the discipline of praying and meditating regularly? Chris D. tackles this very question in this episode of the SoberQ podcast. As someone who has walked the path of recovery, Chris shares his personal approach to maintaining these essential practices. He compares it to maintaining a car or a house – showing up and doing the work even when you don't feel like it.
Chris talks about prayer as a conversation with God, not just a wish list but seeking guidance for daily actions. He emphasises that discipline means doing it every day, especially when it's hard. Chris also explores meditation as the listening part of his relationship with God. He explains that while prayer is talking to God, meditation is about quietly contemplating and waiting for answers.
He shares how he integrates these practices into his daily routine and the importance of communication in any relationship, including with a higher power. Through anecdotes and reflections, Chris highlights the significance of discussing these practices with others in recovery. Whether it's checking in with sponsees, attending meetings, or listening to spiritual literature, staying connected with a supportive community helps him stay disciplined.
Chris leaves us with a thought-provoking question: Do you want to grow the relationship that has saved your life, or go back to old habits? His mentors' advice to listen twice as much as you speak resonates throughout the episode, offering a practical tip for anyone on their recovery journey. Tune in to hear Chris's heartfelt insights and practical advice on maintaining the discipline of prayer and meditation.
It's an episode filled with wisdom and encouragement for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice.