How to Practice Solitude • Amanda Emberley • Ascension Online

Описание: Catch up with the talk from this week's Sunday service.
Today Amanda speaks about how solitude is essential in a digital age, allowing us to find ourselves, form genuine connections, and encounter God, leading to greater compassion and peace.

1. 00:00 🧘‍♂️ In Star Wars, Rey seeks Jedi training from Luke at a monastery.

2. 02:58 🤔 Jesus calls us to practice solitude, as technology has made us more connected but also more lonely, leading to a rise in mental health problems, especially among the younger generation.

3. 07:46 🧘 Solitude is essential in a digital age that is filled with pressure and anxiety, allowing us to find ourselves and form genuine connections.

4. 11:16 🌿 Solitude is essential for avoiding toxic relationships, finding fulfilment, and making ourselves available to God, as demonstrated by Jesus.

5. 15:25 🧘‍♂️ Solitude is intentionally creating space for encounter with God, challenging cultural values and confronting anxious thoughts.

6. 19:30 🧘 Amanda struggled to practice solitude with God this week, but eventually focused on silence and breathing techniques.

7. 21:27 🧘 Solitude is about encountering God and yourself, including your thoughts and emotions, which are important for well-being, so start small and incorporate this into your daily routine.

8. 25:09 🌿 Regular practice of solitude allows for liberation from distraction and self-absorption, leading to greater compassion for others and peace in nature.

Recorded at our service on 19th May 2024.