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 Unconscious Self: Awakening to Presence
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So often, we move through our days on autopilot—our minds racing with regrets from yesterday or anxieties about tomorrow. In those moments, we lose touch with the only place God’s Spirit is ever truly found: the present. When we learn to slow down, notice our breath, and quiet the ego’s chatter, something shifts. Fear loosens its grip, inner noise gives way to stillness, and we rediscover a peace that does not depend on circumstances. Presence is more than a practice; it’s a way of living awake to God’s mystery holding us in every moment.
The Practice of Presence: Where Peace Begins
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Each morning, I begin in stillness—sitting upright, hand over my heart, and asking for inner transformation. Breath anchors me in the present moment, whether through Dr. Andrew Weil’s 4-7-8 Breath or pairing my inhale with a sacred word like “Yahweh” or “Jesus.” Throughout the day, I pause for three conscious breaths and ask, Am I present now? How do I feel inside? Do I have a sense of peace within? These simple moments return me to God’s presence, quiet my thoughts, and help me live from my authentic self.
Our Vibrant Inner Life: Awakening to Joy
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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.
From Frustration to Freedom: How Presence Changes Everything
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Jim Taylor invites us into the heart of spiritual presence—not as a lofty goal, but as a daily practice rooted in traffic jams, conversations, and quiet pauses. With gentle wisdom, he describes how taking just a few conscious breaths can shift us from reactivity to reverence. By welcoming life as it is, even when it’s inconvenient or messy, we begin to recognize that God is always here—already at work, already present. This message reminds us that transformation isn’t about escape; it begins exactly where we are.
An Accessible Path to Peace and Wholeness
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What draws you to a book? In this reflection, we explore why Choosing Presence stands out—not just for its compelling subtitle, but for the deeply personal and practical spiritual path it offers. Grounded in the Christian tradition, Jim Heaney’s book is an accessible guide to daily presence, peace, and lasting transformation.