Petals in the Pool

Be still and know that you are loved by God.

For this moment, simply revel in that love and put aside all restlessness. Gently close your eyes and relax into the stillness. If there’s a tightness in your chest, around the area of your heart – or a warmness, acknowledge it with kindness. If there are similar feelings in your stomach, do the same.

Breathe deeply but naturally and relax. Drop your shoulders, unclench your fists, relax your jaw, relax your brow. Soften your gaze. Still your thoughts.

Imagine a clear pool of water at the centre of your life. Gently drop from the sky, three petals into this Pool of God’s Love for all the significant people, places and moments that have brought you here. People and places around which the Chapters of your Life hinge – those points – turning points that have giving you an opportunity to grow like the Green Shoot of Jesse…

As you drop these petals into the clear Pool, notice the gentle ripples they make – ripples on the Pool of Love going out into the world from the very heart of God…

As the petals fall, whisper to the ones you love (and those you find hard to love), whisper to them:

May you be Well

May you be truly Happy

May you be free from Suffering

Repeat this as many times as you like. God honours these well-wishes – these blessings radiating from the centre of God’s Heart and your heart.You may do this Practice as often as you like. It is also very good to wish yourSelf wellness, happiness and a life free from suffering. Don't neglect yourSelf! So often we think of everyone else but ourselves.

In the honouring of People and Places,
honour yourSelf, for you too are made in the image of God.

Be Still...

Pray the "shh-shh-shh shhh" Prayer.
Be Still and know this Truth - as if, as if for the very first time...