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At the first level of consciousness, meditation addresses the attention deficit in the human mind which early Christian teachers saw as being akin to the meaning of ‘original sin’. It is an especially acute problem of our time. Meditation does more than improve our capacity for attention, however. It expands our capacity for love.Watch the rest of the series on WCCM+, WCCM video streaming platform athttps://wccmplus.org/programs/strengthening-the-muscle-of-attention

In this conversation, we sat down with Fr. Cyprian Consiglio, Camaldolese monk and musician, to talk about why the future of religion is surprisingly practical.Forget just "thinking" about the divine—Fr. Cyprian reminds us that our bodies are the "hinge of salvation." From yoga and breathwork to the rhythm of music, he explores how we can move past religious labels and into the actual phenomenology of the mind.Key Takeaways:The Body as a Friend: Exercise and diet aren't just for athletes; they are essential tools to still the mind for deeper meditation.Evolution of Consciousness: Our understanding of God grows as we mature through different stages of awareness.Music as Language: Melodies sneak into the psyche where words can’t reach, softening the soul for silence."The body didn’t just get peeled off like a banana peel and thrown away... nothing ever gets left behind. It gets sanctified."Read the full interview at https://wccm.org/interfaith-inter-faith/training-the-senses-stilling-the-mind-a-practical-guide-to-transformation/#WCCM #Meditation #InterreligiousDialogue #Mindfulness #IncarnationalSpirituality #MonasticLife #YogaAndPrayer #FrCyprianConsiglio

Laurence Freeman gave an introductory talk on Christian Meditation at the Major Seminary of Coimbra on Sunday, 3 May, in the presence of the Bishop of Coimbra, Virgílio do Nascimento Antunes.

A look into the rhythm and structure of monastic living, where silence, attention, and shared movement create harmony. This “choreography” becomes a model for a more mindful, centered way of living—something largely lost in today’s fast-paced, overstimulated culture.Continue watching the full collection 'Spirituality and Religion in a Time of Change' on WCCM+, WCCM video streaming platform. https://wccmplus.org/programs/spirituality-and-religion-in-a-time-of-change

The next level of consciousness can bring us to face our shadow and the half-forgotten turbulent experiences of the past locked in the hard drive of our memory. Provided we don’t get into excessive introspection, meditation brings healing and liberation at this level. Understanding how grace works on nature during the work of contemplation is part of seeing the Christian aspects of meditation.Continue watching at https://wccmplus.org/programs/the-forces-of-the-unconscious