There is a spiritual thirst in the very heart of our times. People do not want to just talk about God, but to have and experience of the sacred, personally. Yet, many people live with stress amidst very full lives. Often, there is little time to reflect, to savour or unpack meaning in life. We are busy trying to manage or handle life and our deepest longings often are pushed away. One way to recover and stimulate inner spirituality is through meditation. ​Meditation has had a long history as a spiritual practice. Many people are familiar with the Eastern forms of meditation Yoga Tibetan, Zen, Buddhist, but Christianity also has a rich heritage of meditation in both Eastern and Western Christianity. ​In meditation we tend to leave behind our logical, rational linear thinking for our intuition, insight, image and symbol. These aspects of our humanity connect inner meaning with our outer world experience. It is a spiritual exercise. ​It’s no secret that meditation can offer a host of benefits. With this recorded meditation, you will more than likely be on your own and have your own experience. The value of meditating in a group is the opportunity to reflect together, within the restraints of group confidentiality, to understand with greater clarity the influence and meaning of your meditation experience. Please note that Trinity’s next group meditation will be on September 13th, 2pm (every second Sunday of the month)​ As you begin on your own with the use of the following meditation, you will want to find a space where you will not be disturbed for 15 or 20 minutes. You many choose to establish a sacred environment by lighting a candle and then taking a comfortable position in a chair with your feet on the floor, with your hands resting open and relaxed.​ Remember there is no right way to meditate. Just go along with your experience. If you have any anxiety or discomfort, please stop. Otherwise, relax and take in the leading of the Spirit.  When you come out of the meditation, do so with gentleness and respect. Debrief yourself. Write some of your thoughts down or draw a picture. Do your best not to be critical or judgmental, rather look for a growing relationship with God. By trusting the experience of meditation, you can grow in yourself and in your relationship with God. Rev Dr John Vincent - July 2026