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146. Finding Stillness—A prayer Meditation
Episode 146 • 28th September 2026 • Creative Spiritual Journey • Judy Cooley and Ghia Cooley
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Ghia—You can be quiet even in a crowd.

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ghia:

Amma Synkletika once said, "It is possible to be solitary in one's own

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mind while living in a crowd, And it

is possible for one who is solitary to

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live in the crowd of her own thoughts

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As you follow this meditation,

know that you can create stillness,

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solitude, and even silence while

being surrounded by people and noise.

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Here we go

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Take a moment to slow your breathing

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Now become aware of the thoughts

moving through your mind

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You don't need to follow them.

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You don't need to push them away.

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Just notice them.

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Hmm.

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Look at the thoughts

running around in my head

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Perhaps for a moment, you can

become even quieter inside,

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acknowledging your thoughts,

and letting them go.

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Just breathe

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notice

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What has changed?

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What has lingered?

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notice

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Simply notice

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As you become stiller

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is Anything different?

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Anything unexpected?

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a quiet awareness

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Perhaps you notice nothing at all.

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That's just fine.

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Simply remain

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quiet,

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present, open

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Just breathe and be still

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