Today, I invite you to engage the prayer practice of a
body scan once again. Even if yesterday
wasn’t the most awesomest experience and holiest moment ever, I believe
sometimes a prayer practice needs several attempts before we sink/settle/feel
surrounded by the sacred.
Here is a short review and reminder from the website
calminggrace.com
Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Bring your
attention to your feet. For a few seconds, just focus on your feet and notice
the sensations you can feel there.
Then, slowly bring your attention up to each part of
your body: to your legs, torso, arms, shoulders, neck, jaw, and face, all the
way to the top of your head. Spend time noticing how each part of your body
feels before you move on to the next part.
This body scan exercise is helpful for grounding in
the present moment. It should help you listen to your body and recognize what
it needs right now. Also, as you notice each part of your body, you can thank
God for it. Praise God for creating each part of your body, and for designing
all the details so intricately:
I praise you because I am fearfully and
wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. ~
Psalm 139:14 NIV
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