I've had this saved in my inbox for a couple weeks now, waiting for a free moment to comment. I've been battling my own increased anxiety for a year, and it flared up a lot last month, so this came at the perfect time. I actually felt some of my anxiety dissipate as I read—I think just the reminder that I'm not alone in it is so calming. I too have found myself relying on podcasts to go to sleep and don't love that trend so this was convicting (in a helpful way!). Love the focus on the practice of contemplative prayer, even just for five minutes a day. Thank you, Isaac!
This is a top all time comment - really appreciate it. Something broader this time taught me is that hope is gritty - it is made real when times are tough, when you need to hold on to it in a real way. All the best friend. Oh, and if you haven't watched Comer on this, it's just excellent. I'd recommend the writings of Fr Jacques Philippe too - his books Interior Freedom and Searching for and Maintaining Peace are amazing retreats to read. Here's a taste of his ministry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCWGV2K-zHg
I've had this saved in my inbox for a couple weeks now, waiting for a free moment to comment. I've been battling my own increased anxiety for a year, and it flared up a lot last month, so this came at the perfect time. I actually felt some of my anxiety dissipate as I read—I think just the reminder that I'm not alone in it is so calming. I too have found myself relying on podcasts to go to sleep and don't love that trend so this was convicting (in a helpful way!). Love the focus on the practice of contemplative prayer, even just for five minutes a day. Thank you, Isaac!
This is a top all time comment - really appreciate it. Something broader this time taught me is that hope is gritty - it is made real when times are tough, when you need to hold on to it in a real way. All the best friend. Oh, and if you haven't watched Comer on this, it's just excellent. I'd recommend the writings of Fr Jacques Philippe too - his books Interior Freedom and Searching for and Maintaining Peace are amazing retreats to read. Here's a taste of his ministry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCWGV2K-zHg
Hope is gritty—love that. And thank you so much for these resources, I'm definitely checking them out!