Sunday, April 27, 2025
In The Silence of Your Mind Is Your Strength
In The Art of Meditation, Joel Goldsmith
teaches that true meditation begins with stilling the mind and resting
in an inner awareness of God's presence. Rather than trying to control or
direct thought, he advises letting go: "Be still and let the spirit
permeate your being." Goldsmith emphasizes that meditation is not a time
for affirmations or mental activity, but a sacred silence where human will is
set aside. He encourages short, frequent periods of silence throughout the day,
reminding us, "It is better to meditate for two minutes and have an
experience of God than to meditate for two hours and have only a blank
mind."
A second core technique he
offers is listening for the still, small voice. Goldsmith explains that
the real fruit of meditation is found not in speaking, but in listening:
"We are not going into meditation to talk to God; we are going into
meditation to hear the word of God." This kind of listening is wordless,
effortless, and free from any need to achieve something. Even when nothing
seems to happen during meditation, the silence itself is spiritually
transformative. Goldsmith reassures seekers that the simple act of being
receptive is enough, saying, "The silence itself is the presence of God,
even if no words are heard."
Finally, Goldsmith teaches
that meditation should extend into every moment of life through practicing
the Presence. Rather than confining spiritual awareness to set periods, he
recommends pausing throughout the day to remember God’s omnipresence: "In
all thy ways acknowledge Him." Whether in conversation, work, or rest, we
are called to continually turn inward, even if only for a breath or two, and
recognize that divine guidance and peace are always present. Over time, this
continual inner turning transforms daily living into a meditative, grace-filled
experience.
The God that Goldsmith references is the Presence, not him or her, but the Presence of Intelligence, which is within each and every one of us.
Keep the faith!
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