Poverty Of The Present Moment

A gift of mediation is that we learn to live in the "poverty of the present moment" whether bored or not bored.  In prayer the spiritual dimension is actualized within us, is open to GRACE being at work.  An example: nothing seems to be happening, yet something is.  We are able to abide in this moment and not get bored.  We are open to surprise, wonder, grace at work.  Patience is required, and trust.  Children tend to get bored if something is not happening, or going on, as they see it.  They have the capacity for a spiritual life, but alas, they are not exposed to it in a way that would open them to "abiding in the poverty of the present moment." If they go to a worship service, they rue silence. The more affluent household keeps the child busy and active so as to prevent boredom.  Learning comes across as "doing stuff."  There are no dull moments in that pace of life, but there might be many a dull soul.