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 Power of a New Start
Practice of Presence Teaching
As we enter 2026, we explore how to shift from the "unobserved mind" into a vibrant inner life. Discover the impact of our 2025 gift to Illuman, find details for our upcoming Chicago retreat, and access free tools to help you sustain a rhythm of stillness throughout the year.
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.
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.
Our Vibrant Inner Life: Awakening to Joy
Practice of Presence Teaching
Brian Mueller asks us: What if meditation and contemplation aren’t ends in themselves but pathways to something deeper? In Choosing Presence, Jim Heaney reminds us that the true gift is learning to become present—to ourselves, to others, and to the Spirit within. Presence transforms how we live, love, and relate to the sacred.
When Presence Becomes a Spiritual Path
Practice of Presence Teaching
What began as a simple yoga meditation evolved into something far more profound—a spiritual awakening through the Practice of Presence. In this personal reflection, the author shares how Choosing Presence transformed their understanding of mindfulness, revealing a deeper connection to stillness, prayer, and the divine heart at the center of life.