Stefan Reynolds shares his journey into meditation, beginning at the age of 19 in India. He discusses the significance of places like Bonnevaux, and how the environment fosters a sense of community and tranquility. He also delves into the teachings of mystics, especially Teresa of Avila and John Main, emphasizing the importance of stillness and trust in the meditation process. Stefan highlights how these teachings can guide individuals in their spiritual journeys, likening meditation to learning to swim in the ocean of God.

Stefan is leading the retreat  Deepening Meditation - Launching Out (12-17 May in Bonnevaux). 
https://bonnevauxwccm.org/all-programmes/deepening-meditation-2026/

Images by Michael Heck and Ben Kerckx (Pixabay and Wikipedia

Soundtrack by JoshMusic (Pixabay)

WCCM Audio

Laurence Freeman

Meditation Is Like Learning to Swim with Stefan Reynolds

FEB 9, 20267 MIN
WCCM Audio

Meditation Is Like Learning to Swim with Stefan Reynolds

FEB 9, 20267 MIN

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Stefan Reynolds shares his journey into meditation, beginning at the age of 19 in India. He discusses the significance of places like Bonnevaux, and how the environment fosters a sense of community and tranquility. He also delves into the teachings of mystics, especially Teresa of Avila and John Main, emphasizing the importance of stillness and trust in the meditation process. Stefan highlights how these teachings can guide individuals in their spiritual journeys, likening meditation to learning to swim in the ocean of God. Stefan is leading the retreat Deepening Meditation - Launching Out (12-17 May in Bonnevaux). https://bonnevauxwccm.org/all-programmes/deepening-meditation-2026/ Images by Michael Heck and Ben Kerckx (Pixabay and Wikipedia Soundtrack by JoshMusic (Pixabay)