I just watched a report on CNN about how to reduce your stress. The report was made in response to the stress that the financial downturn is causing. They're suggestion? "Compassion Meditation." What is that, you ask? Well, it is thinking of something or someone you don't like and then thinking good thoughts and wishing good things for them.
What does that sound like? Sure sounds a lot like "but I say, pray for your enemies..." Of course their report had information about breathing techniques to quiet yourself (is this a Holy Spirit thing?) and visualization techniques - non threatening images (like Jesus?). I actually thought they would talk to someone who would make this connection, but instead it was the Dalai Lama.
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just did some IBS interp on that passage with focus on the "be perfect, therefore as your Father in heaven is perfect." Anyways, it's definitely the way to go, loving enemies and all that. yay for being counter-cultural. I wouldn't mind so much if the culture conformed to Christ...
how did the richter test go? i like this pic of you...where was it taken? pretty as a picture!
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