Explore Insights on Choosing Presence & the Practice of Presence
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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.
The Holy Pause: You Don’t Need a Vacation to Find Peace
Practice of Presence Teaching
Peace isn’t a destination you reach when life finally calms down—it’s a quiet reality waiting beneath today’s noise. This reflection invites you to take a holy pause in the middle of your responsibilities: three conscious breaths, a simple check-in, and a return to inner peace—right where you are.
Leaving the Past Behind
Practice of Presence Teaching
Forgiveness isn’t pretending it didn’t hurt. It’s recognizing the past as a thought-pattern we keep feeding and cannot stop. Forgiveness is a present-moment event. When we release the past, we discover grace waiting in the next breath.
The Illusion of Tomorrow
Practice of Presence Teaching
Tomorrow can feel like an invisible room where we rehearse conversations, pre-pay our grief, and try to outrun uncertainty. But the future is not a location; it’s an idea that can quietly steal today’s peace.
The Power of a New Start
Practice of Presence Teaching
As we enter 2026, we explore how to shift from the "unobserved mind" into a vibrant inner life. Discover the impact of our 2025 gift to Illuman, find details for our upcoming Chicago retreat, and access free tools to help you sustain a rhythm of stillness throughout the year.
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Choosing Presence Calendar (2026)
The Choosing Presence Calendar (2026) is a helpful companion for living in the present moment. With monthly reflections, simple practices, and reminders to pause and breathe, this free calendar invites you to begin again—returning to peace that is always here.