Explore Insights on Choosing Presence & the Practice of Presence
Browse, reflect, and embrace the practice of presence!
Welcome to our collection of thought-provoking articles designed to inspire and support your journey towards daily calm and presence. Here, you’ll find deep reflections on Choosing Presence and the Practice of Presence, along with explorations of contemplative prayer, meditation, and the art of living in the moment.
Whether you’re seeking practical guidance, fresh perspectives, or a deeper understanding of presence in daily life, these articles offer valuable wisdom to help you cultivate stillness, awareness, and a stronger connection with God.
Nature: The Original Teacher
Practice of Presence Teaching
Nature doesn’t rush, yet everything is quietly and faithfully accomplished. Discover how stepping outside can quiet your compulsive mind, slow your breath, and help you connect deeply with God's peace through a simple 15-minute practice.
Seeing God in Others: Looking Past the Mask
Practice of Presence Teaching
Presence helps us look past the masks people wear and recognize the same Spirit alive in them. This reflection invites us to soften judgment, remember our connection, and silently wish peace to one person we encounter this week.
Inner Conditioning Ourselves: Presence as a Spiritual Gym
Practice of Presence Teaching
Presence is strengthened through daily practice, shaping the soul with the same patience and repetition that conditions the body.
The Ego’s Resistance: Why We Fight Against Being Still
Practice of Presence Teaching
Discover why the ego fights against stillness and how recognizing this resistance is the first step toward letting go of distractions and finding God's peace in the present moment.
Putting Pen to Paper: How Journaling Becomes a Practice of Presence
A recent Guardian article reminds us that journaling is one of the simplest, most accessible tools for self-reflection — and that there is no wrong way to do it. At Choosing Presence, we've long viewed journaling as something more: a doorway into stillness, a quiet conversation with God, and a contemplative practice that helps us recognize where we are and gently return to peace.