I know it's a few weeks away yet, but there was always two things that defeated me in the Christian tradition. One is the empty tomb. And the other is the heartbroken cry of Jesus as he died. One concerns a belief that defies science. The other is a cry of despair that defies faith. How do I reconcile them. How do they actually contain the real secret of faith.

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I couldn't find anywhere else to do this. So it's recorded in the car which is why it sounds a little like it was recorded in a car. I wanted to explore if it was possible to meditate in the car. And it is. So I'm delighted to present the results. Have a great weekend. 

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A couple of trees fell and they got me thinking of how the landscape around me always changes and how nothing is permanent. I hope you survived the windy weekend and that you are ready for Imbolg. That's the new name for St Brigid's day. I prefer saint Brigid's Day. But never mind. Please enjoy this meditation on impermanence and stand by for an extra podcast early next week to make up for the lapse which happened during the storm. I'm going to say a few more words about Buddhism. It's such a rich well of wisdom and we haven't been there In a while and Brigid's day is a good day for going to the well. And there's no well more holy than the well of Buddhist wisdom contained in the Tibetan tradition. That's next week. IN the meantime enjoy my reflections on the storm and have a great weekend.

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A good Christmas was had by all. And now where are we. Me moving more deeply into Christian faith, cos I know now that this Christ is for me. Cosmic and personal, this transformed universe is had to believe in when you look at the politics of our age. But Christmas is the moment when you can feel that Cosmos awakening again in your heart.

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A friend came visiting recently and the story is at the end of the episode. The rest is just one beautiful idea; Be grateful in every moment

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Can I share with you how special you are. And one of the ways you are special is that the earth knows it. The ground beneath you knows you, and cherishes you. Don't be alarmed. I'm not off my head. It really makes sense, and this idea opens the door to a sense of being more and more deeply in relationship with the earth we live on. This is the root of what might be called Sacred Space. Sacred space is where we find our deepest connection with the cosmos. And here's the amazing thing; it's where you are standing right now.

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You're going to love this. End of year in the Christian calendar with the Christmas music starting on Sunday. So chill out, and relax and just enjoy this moment. The year is over. Be loved. Be calm. Be your deepest self. and if you're listening on platforms for free please please go to Patreon.com/Michael Harding and subscribe. just give me the price of two coffees per month and I bring you four hours of heart felt meditations. Ah go on. Thanks and blessings.

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Stop fidgeting, as the teacher used to say in primary school. Be still and pay attention. And here I am 65 years later still trying to be still and stop fidgeting.

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Stop fidgeting, as the teacher used to say in primary school. Be still and pay attention. And here I am 65 years later still trying to be still and stop fidgeting.

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This is part one of a two part reflection on the fundamental preliminary teaching in Tibetan Buddhism - The precious of human life. The second preliminary is that all actions have consequences. These two ideas together are the foundational ground of all teachings. And they make total sense in terms of the Christian remembrance of all souls in November. So I put the two together this week, and I've also made a plea for subscribers. If you get these podcasts on platforms where they are free, and you can afford to subscribe please go to Patreon.com/ Michael `Harding and make a subscription which will help the podcast continue and will also help those who can't afford to pay. You are supporting me, and you are supporting people who want to listen for free by your subscription. So thank you for that and enjoy the podcast.

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