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.
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.
Getting Out of Our Head
Practice of Presence Teaching
Do you ever feel like the relentless voice in your head is the source of your stress? Peace begins not by trying to silence that voice, but by learning to recognize it. Discover how to use the breath as a bridge to God’s quiet presence and learn the simple practice of labeling your thoughts to find stillness.
The 4-7-8 Breath
Practice of Presence Teaching
Discover how the breath serves as a sacred pathway from the frantic noise of the ego to the steady energy of God’s presence. Learn the 4-7-8 breathing method as a tool for "inner conditioning," helping you retrain your nervous system to release tension and step into a life of contemplative stillness.