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.
The Peace We All Long For
Practice of Presence Teaching
We can lose our sense of peace in an instant—a tense conversation, a moment of frustration, or our own resistance. Chapter 8 of Choosing Presence reminds us that true peace doesn’t depend on circumstances but rises from God’s presence within. By choosing stillness, we return again and again to the peace already available in this moment.
When “Present” Becomes Practice
Practice of Presence Teaching
Presence isn’t something to figure out or achieve—it’s something we practice, moment by moment. In Accessing Presence (Chapter 4 of Choosing Presence), Jim Heaney reminds us that stillness and conscious breath are the simple gateways to awakening. As we pause, breathe, and return to the here and now, we rediscover the peace and love that divine presence offers—always here, quietly waiting at the center of our being.
Accessing Presence
Making Meaning of the Message: Accessing Presence
Access is everything, and God tells us exactly how to access the present moment where the Holy Spirit resides always. God tells us, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
The Unconscious Self
Making Meaning of the Message: The Unconscious Self
Discover how practicing presence can free you from anxiety, fear, and self-created suffering. Learn to quiet the negative ego, embrace the peace of the present moment, and connect deeply with God’s Spirit. Try a simple breathing exercise and start your journey to inner stillness today.
Choosing Presence Author Jim Heaney
I’ve been teaching the practice of presence from a Christian perspective for over twenty years, encouraging people of all ages to incorporate the practice into all areas of their lives—professional, relationships, sports, arts, health, and more—for greater spiritual and physical well-being.