{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/693ebc1df3a6f9e20ac00b64/6a5208a6e31e37bb56a7e695?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meditation Master: Robert Lax and Present Moment Awareness","description":"<p>In this meditation, Brother Richard introduces <strong>Robert Lax</strong>—the poet, mystic and close friend of Thomas Merton—whose quiet spirituality centred on paying loving attention to the present moment.</p><p>Drawing on Lax's gentle approach to contemplation, this meditation explores how mindfulness grows not through striving, but through simple awareness. By returning again and again to the senses, the breath and the present moment, we discover that every moment can become a place of encounter with divine grace.</p><p>Whether you're new to meditation or returning to your practice, this session offers a peaceful way to cultivate presence, attention and openness to God in everyday life.</p><h3>Chapters</h3><p><strong>&nbsp;00:00</strong> – Introduction: Robert Lax and gentle awareness</p><p> <strong>01:49</strong> – Opening bell</p><p> <strong>02:03</strong> – Simply being present</p><p> <strong>03:16</strong> – Settling into stillness</p><p> <strong>04:22</strong> – Receiving the present moment as it is</p><p> <strong>05:16</strong> – Awakening the five senses</p><p> <strong>06:28</strong> – Returning attention with gentleness</p><p> <strong>07:45</strong> – Choosing one sense to deepen awareness</p><p> <strong>09:17</strong> – The present moment as divine gift</p><p> <strong>10:04</strong> – Resolution for the day</p><p> <strong>10:22</strong> – Closing bell</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Cutdown Studios"}