Four members of the practice community we host recently shared what first drew them to meditation—and how it has shaped their lives. These personal stories reflect the quiet, steady transformation that can unfold through contemplative practice: deeper peace, greater resilience, and a renewed sense of connection with self, others, and God.
Before his recent retirement, Jon was the Principal of a secondary school reaching children living in communities with many challenges. He began meditating with us during Covid and introduced the practice to his staff.
What draws someone to begin meditating? For one couple, it wasn’t something entirely new—they had followed a contemplative path for years but their practice had become stagnant. Alice shares more.
Anna shares her journey into Christian meditation following a season of illness and anxiety. What began with hesitation and uncertainty has opened into a new relationship with God, herself, and those around her.
Alex, a manager in the healthcare sector, shares how meditation transformed his anxiety, deepened his faith, and revealed God’s presence in everyday life—offering peace, compassion, and renewed spiritual grounding.