Meeting is different every time
“I’ve been to quite a few discussions about how different people spend their time in meeting for worship, been given suggestions and things to try, but those ten minutes I have twice a month are different every time.
I listen to and reflect on the readings and ministry. I breathe deeply. I admire the beautiful world out the window. I give thanks for the people who are present and think of those who are not. I try to clear my mind of daily worries. I try to focus on my feelings. Sometimes I just stare at the ticking clock waiting for it to be over. I’ve felt enlightened, relaxed, happy. I’ve made resolutions. I’ve come to feel a sense of peace. But I wouldn’t claim to ever have cleared my mind completely or to have heard the Inner Voice.
Watching the younger children in the meeting as they wriggle and whisper, I’m reminded of how far I’ve come . . . and how far I have to go.”
— Keava McKeogh, 2010 (age 16)
Young Friend in Waikato-Hauraki Meeting, Yearly Meeting of Aotearoa/New Zealand
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