You're listening to Encounter, a simple daily podcast to help you find the sacred in

the ordinary.

We have 100 meditation episodes on this podcast, but if you want to listen for free to the

entire library of 500, I encourage you to download the Encountering Piece mobile app where

all the meditations are free as they should be.

You've gotten into these conversations and parties, haven't you?

Going around the circle and everyone names their favorite movie, their favorite restaurants,

or their most cherished vacation spot.

It's always hard to answer though, isn't it?

It depends.

It may vary on your mood or who you're with, or maybe you have several favorites and

just can't decide.

Then as soon as you do decide, you hear someone else's answer and think, oh, I forgot,

yes, I like that one too.

Jesus was once pulled into a similar conversation.

He was asked, which of God's commandments were the most important?

His answer might not have been dissimilar to one you might give.

He said, I can't think of just one, but two come to mind.

This meditation from the 22nd chapter of the Book of Matthew will help you use love

to steer you through life, to navigate you in and around all that you encounter.

So to begin your meditation, just settle into a place of calm and peacefulness for a moment.

Relax not only your mind, but your body, not only your thoughts, but your eyes.

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