Trust And Spritual Practice in Times of Conflict

In times of conflict, our usual sense of what is spiritual practice needs to change. It can no longer be just meditation that calms us, or about classical mindful awareness. It needs to include ways of developing our powers and potential to deal wisely and heartfully with the challenges, and even more, to make the challenges our high road to awakening. One power is trust. It is the constant meeting of things as they are, accepting and allowing our experience rather than living with friction, denial and anxiety. Other powers include confidence, love, searching for the truth and self-transcendence. They can all be part of our daily life and practised on the meditation cushion.