Seeking the Unseen
A Practice of Embodied Faith
Introduction:
In this 7-minute spiritual practice, we'll explore the concept of faith as a journey of sincere seeking, engaging our whole being to discern evidence of the divine in the seen and unseen realms. Through body awareness, heart connection, and breath work, we'll open ourselves to experiencing the sacred in nature, our inner landscape, and the interconnectedness of all things. This practice invites us to move beyond intellectual understanding to a lived, embodied faith.
🌟 Grounding in Creation
Stand barefoot if possible, feeling the earth beneath your feet.
Slowly scan your body from feet to head, noticing your connection to the natural world.
Feel the air on your skin, listen to the sounds around you, observe the play of light and shadow.
💖 Heart-Centered Awareness
Place your hands over your heart. Feel its steady rhythm.
With each beat, imagine your heart expanding to encompass more of the world around you.
Allow yourself to sense the interconnectedness between your heartbeat and the pulse of all living things.
🌬️ Breath of Seeking
Close your eyes. Focus on your breath, noticing the inhale and exhale.
With each inhale, imagine drawing in the mystery of the unseen.
With each exhale, let go of preconceptions and open to new understandings.
✨ Inner Landscape Exploration
Keep your eyes closed. Bring your attention to your inner world.
Notice any sensations, emotions, or thoughts arising.
Observe without judgment, as if each experience is evidence of the divine within.
🌿 Nature Connection
Open your eyes. Look around you, focusing on elements of nature - plants, sky, animals, or elements.
Allow yourself to sense the aliveness in these beings.
Feel your kinship with all of creation, recognizing the divine presence permeating all.
🕯️ Embodied Wisdom
Bring awareness back to your body. Notice any areas of tension or ease.
Imagine each cell of your body as a repository of wisdom and experience.
Allow your body to move intuitively, expressing its inherent knowing.
🌅 Active Seeking
Stand or sit comfortably. Bring to mind a question or area of seeking in your life.
Feel this question in your body. Where does it reside? How does it feel?
Without trying to answer, simply hold the question with openness and curiosity.
Closing
Take a deep breath, feeling the expanded sense of awareness within and around you.
Carry this spirit of active seeking and embodied faith with you throughout your day.
Remember: This practice is about engaging our whole being in the search for truth, love, and the divine. It invites us to move beyond intellectual understanding to a lived, embodied faith that recognizes the sacred in all aspects of life. Continue to approach each moment with curiosity and openness, allowing your experiences to deepen your faith and understanding.