"Just this... Just this moment... Just this moment is enough."
During a Buddhist meditation retreat I attended recently, the teacher would occasionally repeat the following phrases: “Just this... Just this moment... Just this moment is enough.” With these simple words she was teaching us to pause, relax and appreciate the wonder of the present moment. Not worrying about the past; not anticipating the future; not striving for some extraordinary experience. Just being aware that the here and now is enough.
This is a big part of what we are attempting to do in contemplative prayer: to simply dwell in God’s presence in the present moment. We are training ourselves just to be with God in a mutual loving relationship, silently enjoying one another’s company. Just being with God in the present moment is enough. No place to go; nothing to accomplish. Just being with our Beloved.
"Just this... Just this moment... Just this moment is enough."
~ PR
Spiritual Director