Nelson H.
Nelson H.
The goodness of bad prayer and meditation
The goodness of bad prayer and meditation
The goodness of bad prayer and meditation
Tuesday 30th January 2024
Nelson H. from 'LOL Sober' shares his journey with imperfect prayer and meditation in sobriety. Learn how even flawed practices can improve your life.
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Episode Overview
- Nelson shares his experience with prayer and meditation in sobriety
- He discusses the misconceptions he had about prayer and finding his own feasible brand of praying
- Nelson talks about the challenges he faces during meditation and how imperfect meditation can still be beneficial
- Emphasizes that it's okay to not do it perfectly, as long as it helps in making life better
I need to do it to the best of my ability. Terrible prayer and meditation is still good. It is still better than anything else I would have been doing.
Ever found yourself struggling to keep your mind from wandering during meditation? Or perhaps you’ve felt like you’re not 'doing it right' when it comes to prayer? In this episode of 'LOL Sober', Nelson H. gets real about his own experiences with these practices in his journey to sobriety. With his trademark humor and honesty, Nelson dives into the common misconceptions about prayer, like the idea that it needs to be a grand, kneeling affair.
Instead, he shares how a simple, heartfelt request for guidance has made a difference in his day-to-day life. Nelson also opens up about his meditation routine—20 minutes daily for the past 8-10 years—and the challenges he faces, especially when his thoughts drift to NFL games and fantasy pools. He emphasizes that it’s perfectly okay for your mind to wander; what matters is the intention and the effort.
This episode is a comforting reminder that you don’t need to be perfect in your spiritual practices to reap their benefits. If you’re on a journey to sobriety and looking for relatable, down-to-earth advice on incorporating prayer and meditation into your life, this episode is a must-listen. Nelson’s candidness and humor make these often daunting topics feel approachable and doable.