Primping and pumping iron and taking care of one's living temple, the physical frame we're blessed with, is common in the culture.
How about interior primping and caring for one's temple, however, on the interior?
Called an interior life, practice like that of the outer, exterior life, occurs with stillness, quiet, calm, recreation and connections with the Creator often.
As Ramadhan is observed this month by Muslims with strict introspection, prayer and fasting throughout August, the pause they take five days daily is inspiring.
Whether at work or at home, the 1.5 billion Muslims who fill the globe, with as many as 7 million in the U.S., and growing numbers in the Dearborn, Michigan area, prayer at the mosque is required as part of their daily discipline each Friday, their high holy day observance.
A regimin like this of prayer seems to assure healing, and focus on who and what matters most, and submission to the Maker of heaven and earth, and each of us, for sure.
The world would be a much better place if more of us took time to pause and ponder often throughout the day.
Primping the interior life does a world of good.
Ask anyone who practices interior living. Akin to weight training, cooking, running or walking regularly each day, pausing to submit to the Maker requires practice.
One is worth it. The world is also.
Go on now and practice the inner life with a brief pause to calm down. Scientists say such prayer and meditation is healing for patients, and, for all of us.
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