Episode 15: Thy Will Be Done

At the heart of contemplation is an attitude of total surrender to the Divine. This is easier said than done, of course. In our minds, we may sincerely believe that we wish to do God's will in all things. But the moment the bitter cup is served, we often find ourselves protesting and howling at life's unfairness. Christ's prayer in Gethsemane is an archetype of perfect "willingness": the willingness to experience exactly what life gives us to experience in each moment, trusting that it is for our good. And it's not only Christianity where the virtue of "willingness" figures prominently. Listen as Thomas takes a comparative look at the Buddhist tradition's take on this "divine abode." Upcoming, in-person offerings with Thomas: 7-day meditation retreat (September 30th - October 7th) 9-month deep dive in the contemplative life (still accepting applications)

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Episode 15: Thy Will Be Done is an episode from Mindfulness+ with Thomas McConkie by Thomas McConkie.

This episode is 31:36 long.

This episode was published on May 25, 2025.

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