CONTEMPLATION
The Living Spirit

When you meditate, be like a mountain
immovably set in silence.
Its thoughts are rooted in eternity.
Do not do anything. Just sit, be
and you will reap the fruit flowing from
your prayer.

When you meditate, be like a flower
..always directed toward the sun.
Its stalk, like a spine, is always straight.
Be open, ready to accept anything without
fear
and you will not lack light on your way.

When you meditate, be like an ocean
always immovable in its depth.
Its waves come and go.
Be calm in your heart
and disturbing thoughts will go away by
themselves.

Adapted by Fr. Jan Bereza, OSB