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.
Simple Gratitude
Practice of Presence Teaching
You cannot be fully present and ungrateful at the same time. Try it. When we are truly here — feeling the breath, the warmth of a mug, the weight of our own body in a chair — complaint is nowhere to be found.
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.
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.
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.