Explores what Jesus may have meant when he said, "Unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Addresses our modern misperceptions about the nature of maturity and the coping mechanisms of adulthood and encourages us to allow the individual self to emerge through the use of 25 spiritual practices.
Explores what Jesus may have meant when he said, "Unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Addresses our modern misperceptions about the nature of maturity and the coping mechanisms of adulthood and encourages us to allow the individual self to emerge through the use of 25 spiritual practices.
Rev. Timothy J. Mooney, a Presbyterian minister, visual artist and spiritual director, is passionate about inspiring people to find creative ways to further their personal growth and connect with their authentic self. A pastor for over twenty-five years, he currently leads Community of ONE, a worshiping community in the heart of urban Denver, and offers retreats on spirituality and spiritual formation throughout the United States. He serves as a church consultant and supervises spiritual directors in training, and works to expand the role of art in the church. Much of Rev. Mooney's artwork has been created for and in various liturgical settings. His work can be seen at www.timmooneystudio.com. Rev. Timothy J. Mooney is available to speak on the following topics: * Art, Image, and Creativity in the Church * What Is Essential: Choosing the Better Part * The Gospel According to the Wizard of Oz * Open Eyes: Seeing with the Imagination * God's Beloved: Exploring Our Deepest Identity * A Blessing or a Curse: Inner Reality and External Consequences * What Do You Want Me to Do for You? * Desire and Spirituality * God with Us: Exploring the Immanence of God's Presence * A Waste of Our Time? Contemporary Life and Contemplative Spiritual Practices * And more! For more information, please contact us at (802) 457-4000 or publicity@skylightpaths.com.
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Introduction ix 1. Cowabunga! 1 Resting in Wholehearted Trust A Heart Checkup 9 An Exercise in Trust 10 2. Humble Me 11 Finding Your True Self in Authentic Humility I Am ... 20 Who Are You? 21 A Long, Loving Look at the Real 22 3. A Burning Bush in Every Backyard 23 Restoring Your Capacity for Awe and Wonder Simply Notice 29 Specifically Notice 29 Things in Themselves 30 Walking Meditation 30 4. The Eyes of Innocence 31 Seeing as God Sees A Pair of Glasses 39 A Conversation with Your True Self 40 5. The Truth of a Tantrum 41 Discerning the Gifts in Desire and Emotion Throw a Fit 51 What Do You Want Me to Do for You? 51 6. Change the Way You Think 53 Reclaiming Beginner's Mind (Old Dogs Thrive on New Tricks!) A Fist and an Open Hand 63 Meditation 64 Draw What You Feel 64 7. Let It Be and Let It Go 67 Practicing Forgiveness as a Choice and a Gift What Am I Holding on To? 79 The Log in Our Own Eye 79 8. Fully Embodied, Fully Inspirited 81 Recognizing and Reading Your Body as a Source of Wisdom Praying with Postures 88 Body Scan 89 9. Laughter and a Sense of Humor 91 Grace's Daily Dietary Requirement Think of Something Funny 98 Laughing at Yourself 99 10. Recess! 101 Playing Your Way to Life and Purpose Go Out and Play! 106 Turn Everything into a Game 107 Contents vii 11. Inside Out, Outside In 109 Living an Undivided Life Return to Childhood 115 Act Like You're a Kid Again 115 Möbius Strip Meditation 116 12. It Takes a Long Time to Become Young 117 Transforming a Life, Cultivating a Soul Not Moses, Me 122 A Party of One 123 Notes 125 Suggestions for Further Reading 131
Introduction ix 1. Cowabunga! 1 Resting in Wholehearted Trust A Heart Checkup 9 An Exercise in Trust 10 2. Humble Me 11 Finding Your True Self in Authentic Humility I Am ... 20 Who Are You? 21 A Long, Loving Look at the Real 22 3. A Burning Bush in Every Backyard 23 Restoring Your Capacity for Awe and Wonder Simply Notice 29 Specifically Notice 29 Things in Themselves 30 Walking Meditation 30 4. The Eyes of Innocence 31 Seeing as God Sees A Pair of Glasses 39 A Conversation with Your True Self 40 5. The Truth of a Tantrum 41 Discerning the Gifts in Desire and Emotion Throw a Fit 51 What Do You Want Me to Do for You? 51 6. Change the Way You Think 53 Reclaiming Beginner's Mind (Old Dogs Thrive on New Tricks!) A Fist and an Open Hand 63 Meditation 64 Draw What You Feel 64 7. Let It Be and Let It Go 67 Practicing Forgiveness as a Choice and a Gift What Am I Holding on To? 79 The Log in Our Own Eye 79 8. Fully Embodied, Fully Inspirited 81 Recognizing and Reading Your Body as a Source of Wisdom Praying with Postures 88 Body Scan 89 9. Laughter and a Sense of Humor 91 Grace's Daily Dietary Requirement Think of Something Funny 98 Laughing at Yourself 99 10. Recess! 101 Playing Your Way to Life and Purpose Go Out and Play! 106 Turn Everything into a Game 107 Contents vii 11. Inside Out, Outside In 109 Living an Undivided Life Return to Childhood 115 Act Like You're a Kid Again 115 Möbius Strip Meditation 116 12. It Takes a Long Time to Become Young 117 Transforming a Life, Cultivating a Soul Not Moses, Me 122 A Party of One 123 Notes 125 Suggestions for Further Reading 131
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