"The truly contemplative heart has a passion and wildness that can celebrate the
magic of God. Yet it knows that this is but a passing visitation and it has learned
to distinguish emotion and presence. The contemplative heart also learns to
love emptiness and absence because it believes that the beauty of God can only
be glimpsed through the most severe lens of truth.
When you are in the presence of a contemplative person, you can sense this. An
atmosphere of stillness and a sense of clarity remind you who you are and recall
your heart to the gentle wonder of the divine. There is subtle and refined beauty
bequeathed by a life of prayer."
- John O'Donohue
Y'know...prayer is much more difficult than it seems at first glance.
And a life of prayer,
well,
that's just ridiculous.
It takes so much more discipline than just floating about
with love in your heart
and good intentions to all you meet.
Discipline
Planning
Schedule
Leaving the thought of time behind.
