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.
Answering the Call to Presence
Practice of Presence Teaching
Even on our busiest days, the simple practice of returning to presence can soften resistance. By pausing for three conscious breaths and noticing what’s happening inside, we move from control and tension into deeper trust. Peace isn’t found by changing our circumstances—it’s uncovered by surrendering to the moment.
Meeting Resistance With Presence
Practice of Presence Teaching
In Choosing Presence, Jim Heaney reminds us that resistance is the mind’s quiet defense against change—appearing as distraction, fear, or control. When we soften these patterns through awareness and steady breathing, peace naturally returns. This reflection invites you to notice where resistance shows up in your daily life and to practice letting go with gentleness, allowing God’s presence to do the transforming work that effort alone cannot.
We All Want Peace
Making Meaning of the Message: We All Want Peace
We all want peace—but are we present enough to receive it? This message reveals how stillness and spiritual awareness free us from inner conflict and reconnect us with the peace already within.
The Courage to Stop Negative Thinking and Gossip
Making Meaning of the Message: The Courage to Stop Negative Thinking and Gossip
What if your thoughts weren’t running the show? This reflection reveals how practicing presence interrupts negative thinking and gossip, returning you to peace through stillness and awareness.