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How to Access God’s Peace and Release Fear, Anxiety, and Stress
Choosing Presence by Jim Heaney is a Christian meditation book offering simple practices of stillness to access God’s presence, release fear and stress, and experience lasting peace and deeper spiritual connection.
Choosing Presence
Choosing Presence
How to Access God’s Peace and Release Fear, Anxiety, and Stress
By Jim Heaney
In a world filled with constant distractions and inner turmoil, Choosing Presence by Jim Heaney offers a transformative path to inner peace. Drawing inspiration from Brother Lawrence’s timeless teachings, Heaney presents a contemporary guide that blends Christian scripture, insights from spiritual luminaries, and modern social sciences to illuminate the power of living fully in the present moment.
As a christian meditation book rooted in practice and presence, it offers practical, easy-to-follow exercises that help you quiet the mind, break free from compulsive negative thinking, and develop a deeper connection with God’s ever-present spiritual energy. Heaney shows that true peace isn’t something to chase in the future—it’s available now, in stillness and awareness.
Each chapter gently guides you toward greater clarity, spiritual confidence, and an unshakable sense of divine presence in your daily life. It offers a steady path toward lasting inner calm, spiritual resilience, and a faith rooted in direct experience, while guiding you with wisdom and grace.
Embark on your journey to spiritual tranquility today! Order Choosing Presence and discover the profound peace that comes from living fully in the present moment.
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Embark on your journey to spiritual tranquility today! Order Choosing Presence and discover the profound peace that comes from living fully in the present moment. ✺
Order Choosing Presence, the christian meditation book for daily peace and presence.
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Order Choosing Presence, the christian meditation book for daily peace and presence. ✺
Community Voices
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“This book reminds me that by choosing presence over worry I can release my anxiety and find peace in each present moment. At the end of each chapter there is a section called Making Meaning of the Message which is great for journaling and reflection. I am not a religious person, yet I can still find great spiritual comfort through practicing presence.”
– Melissa H.
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“The author beautifully explains practicing presence, combining personal life experiences with practical techniques. This is finally a book that makes it simple to put presence into action. It will positively impact your life in ways you never imagined possible.”
– Eric S.
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"I have been able to practice presence for six weeks now. It is part of my regular morning routine. I also use the Practicing Presence app to get the hourly reminders. This practice has helped me maintain my peace and serenity."
– Henry Domnarski
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"Like the old running shoe ads of the past, this book gives a bit of background but then is very encouraging about the fact that you just need to do it! Practice Presence, and you'll see results in yourself. Not by reading about it, not by thinking about it, by doing it. Give it a try. Nothing to lose except a few minutes of peace and quiet, and a lot to gain: a more centered calm existence in touch with life beyond your everyday whirl."
– Parnelli Purdy
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“Jim Heaney has written a book that gives clear, practical steps to choosing presence with God. I've known Jim for 15 years and can tell you that he practices what he preaches. He is one of the most committed men I've ever met to stay in conscious contact with God throughout the day. Along with the book, Jim has also developed a helpful application that can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store.”
– James
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“So clear and easy to follow. I ordered the book on kindle and then ordered three more physical books to give out to my friends. A must read. It can change your life.”
– Linda P.
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"The author couldn’t have explained “practicing presence” any better, a true teacher, with his own life experiences to the techniques themselves. Finally, a book that’s straightforward to put practice into motion. It will have a positive impact on your life in ways you wouldn’t believe possible."
– Eric Smith
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"This book reminds me that by choosing presence over worry I can release my anxiety and find peace in each present moment. At the end of each chapter there is a section called Making Meaning of the Message which is great for journaling and reflection. I am not a religious person, yet I can still find great spiritual comfort through practicing presence."
– Melissa Hollingsworth
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"My husband and I have been putting this into practice by using the accompanying Practicing Presence app. I find the exercise is integral to replacing anxiety with calm and for maintaining inner peace. The practice has strengthened intimacy in my marriage and helped weed out the noise that forms a barrier to encountering authentic relationships - with myself, with others, and with my Creator."
– Joy
Don't Forget the
Practicing Presence App!
The Practicing Presence – A Christian Way Mobile App is a free companion to Choosing Presence, a christian meditation book designed to help you integrate its teachings into your daily life. It offers guided exercises, reminders, journaling prompts, and breathing practices to deepen your awareness and connection with God’s presence. The app makes it easy to incorporate mindfulness into your routine, reinforcing the principles from the book in a practical and accessible way.
“Without Brother Lawrence, a seventeenth century Carmelite monk, we wouldn't even be thinking about the practice of presence.”
–Jim Heaney, author of Choosing Presence
Jim Heaney has 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. As the author of Choosing Presence, a christian meditation book that blends timeless wisdom with practical guidance, he continues to inspire readers and students alike. He is the founder of Electronic Waveform Labs. Jim lives with his wife, Patricia, in Huntington Beach, CA.
Discover the life-changing insights of Choosing Presence, a christian meditation book that guides you into deeper peace, stillness, and connection with God. Order now from your favorite bookseller.
