Celebration of Discipline  ## Metadata - Author: [[Richard J. Foster]] | [[3. Resources/Authors/Richard J. Foster|Richard J. Foster]] - Full Title: Celebration of Discipline - Category: #books - Kindle: [Open in Kindle](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CRKXMB7) - Document Tags: [[Faith]] ## Document Notes ## Highlights - the Spiritual Disciplines are actions of body and heart and mind and soul that we actually do. ([Location 85](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=85)) - Distraction is the primary spiritual problem in contemporary culture. ([Location 143](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=143)) - Neuroscience studies are now showing us that the neural pathways of our brains are being rewired accordingly, so that our physical capacity for sustained attention is decreasing. ([Location 149](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=149)) - Let us be among those who believe that the inner transformation of our lives is a goal worthy of our best effort. ([Location 466](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=466)) - we create the emotional and spiritual space which allows Christ to construct an inner sanctuary in the heart. ([Location 545](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=545)) - It boldly calls us to enter into the living presence of God for ourselves. ([Location 617](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=617)) - “The contemplation of the saints is fired by the love of the one contemplated: that is, God.” ([Location 629](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=629)) - If we ([Location 668](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=668)) - will be unable to be attentive at the moment of inward silence. ([Location 668](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=668)) - Whereas the study of Scripture centers on exegesis, the meditation of Scripture centers on internalizing and personalizing the passage. ([Location 695](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=695)) - So be patient with yourself. Besides, you are learning a discipline for which you have received no training. Nor does our culture encourage you to develop these skills. ([Location 748](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B07CRKXMB7&location=748)) ## Related - [[3. Resources/Readwise/Articles/Demonstrating OSPO Value and How CHAOSS Can Help|Demonstrating OSPO Value and How CHAOSS Can Help]] - [[3. Resources/Readwise/Articles/Emceeing at a Conference for the First Time|Emceeing at a Conference for the First Time]] - [[3. Resources/Readwise/Articles/The Power Issue Heather Brunner Is Championing Diversity in an Industry That Sorely Needs It|The Power Issue Heather Brunner Is Championing Diversity in an Industry That Sorely Needs It]] - [[3. Resources/Readwise/Articles/WHY I LEFT WORDPRESS and a Funny Update...|WHY I LEFT WORDPRESS and a Funny Update...]]