The Bishop of Reading got some good publicity at the end of last week (BBC website and Telegraph, amongst others) for his new (rather well titled) book, Do Nothing to Change Your Life (subtitled: "What happens when you stop").
He apparently "...handed out egg timers to commuters at his local railway station with instructions to spend three minutes of each day in silent reflection." (Telegraph)
"By learning to sit still, slow down, by discerning when to shut up and when to speak out, you learn to travel through life differently.
"There is new delight and purpose in the mundane and the ordinary things of life. Making tea becomes a treat, travelling to work an adventure.
"For Christians this fresh perspective will improve our relationship with God."
It was said of John Wimber, who founded the Vineyard Church movement in the States and therefore led a major movement of churches and leaders, used to take entire days simply to sit and think. Just think.
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