embracing the mystery

In this meditation, we step into the beauty of unknowing—releasing the need for answers and learning to live into the questions. Inspired by Thomas Merton’s wisdom, this practice invites you to breathe, rest, and carry poetic questions as gentle companions on the contemplative path.“If you seek understanding before you believe, you will never believe.” – Thomas Merton🕊️ Let go of certainty.🕊️ Trust the mystery.🕊️ Walk with wonder.⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Opening chime & settling breath0:35 – Invitation into mystery1:20 – Merton’s anchor quote2:05 – Releasing the need for answers2:40 – Poetic questions to carry3:45 – Breath practice: mystery in, certainty out4:25 – Silence & resting in the unknown5:10 – Carrying the questions as companions5:40 – Closing benediction & chime✨ If this meditation speaks to you, please share it with a friend and leave your reflections in the comments.