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Though mindfulness is rooted in the Eastern meditative practices it is also strongly present in the Christian tradition. Jesus frequently called on people to pay attention, to be mindful - "Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear." (Mark 4:8 NIV); " Blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear." (Matthew 13:16). He also told parables which stressed the dangers of refusing to remain alert and mindful - The parable of the thief in the night (Matthew 24: 43-44); The parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32).
Other biblical verses relating to mindfulness include: "Be alert and of sober mind!" (1 Peter 5:8, New International Version); "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2); "In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus." (Philippians 2:5)
Many early Christian mystics spoke about the importance of mindfulness -
Evagrius of Rome - "A single word said with an attentive mind is better than a thousand when the mind is far away."
Joseph the Visionary - "The mind is like the steersman in charge of the boat."
John of Carpathos - "Much toil and time is needed in prayer so that one may reach a state of mind that is not liable to be disturbed by anything."
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Other biblical verses relating to mindfulness include: "Be alert and of sober mind!" (1 Peter 5:8, New International Version); "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." (Romans 12:2); "In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus." (Philippians 2:5)
Many early Christian mystics spoke about the importance of mindfulness -
Evagrius of Rome - "A single word said with an attentive mind is better than a thousand when the mind is far away."
Joseph the Visionary - "The mind is like the steersman in charge of the boat."
John of Carpathos - "Much toil and time is needed in prayer so that one may reach a state of mind that is not liable to be disturbed by anything."
(feel free to re-post and/or link to your social media)
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