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 Art of Inner Conditioning: How the Practice of Presence Becomes Effortless Through Repetition
Practice of Presence Teaching
Years of disciplined practice condition the body to respond with effortless precision. The same is true for the inner life. Through repetition, we learn to notice when we’re not at peace and how to return. Like breathing — in and out — we train ourselves to live from presence rather than reaction. Over time, peace becomes second nature, the natural flow of a life attuned to the Presence within.
Choosing Presence Q&A - Live on Zoom
In this enriching video discussion of presence, author Jim Heaney and Rev. Jim Taylor, along with several others dive deep into their spiritual practices of presence, drawing on experiences, teachings, as well as the essence of Jim Heaney’s book, “Choosing Presence.” The discussion is anchored in the belief that stillness and presence are foundational for an intimate relationship with God, where being still allows one to drop everything and be present in the moment.