Presence Resources:
Tools for Stillness and Spiritual Renewal

Build your foundation on rock with a curated collection of tools designed to help you get off the carousel of compulsive thinking . Whether you are a long-time practitioner or just beginning to explore your vibrant inner life, these resources—from Jim Heaney’s foundational book to our daily practice app—are here to support your journey into the peace of the present moment.

Choosing Presence:
Resources for the Journey

"Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)

The Practice of Presence is more than a theory—it is a daily commitment to inner conditioning. These resources are designed to help you move from the noise of the unconscious mind into the vibrant inner life where God’s Spirit resides.

📖 Foundational Learning

The Book – Choosing Presence - By Jim Heaney

Explore the primary text that serves as a guide to living awake and grounded in God’s peace. This book helps you understand the origins of stress and anxiety and provides the spiritual tools to move beyond them.

  • Deepen your understanding of the unconscious self versus the conscious self.

  • Learn the foundational techniques of stillness and breathing.

  • Discover access points to an intimate relationship with God.

Choosing Presence

Online Course – Awakening to Presence

A self-paced, immersive journey into stillness and clarity. This course is designed for those who want to move from simply reading about presence to building a sustained, daily spiritual foundation.

  • Guided video lessons led by Jim Heaney.

  • Structured exercises to help you internalize the practice.

  • Tools for spiritual renewal and clarity.

Awakening to Presence

📱 Daily Practice Tools

Free Mobile App – Practicing Presence: A Christian Way

A helpful companion to your daily practice, available for both iOS and Android.

  • Step-by-step guidance through the morning practice and breathing exercises.

  • Hourly reminders to help you stay grounded in the moment throughout your day.

  • The Three Questions to help you gauge your progress and return to stillness.

Practicing Presence App

2026 Choosing Presence Calendar

A free gift to accompany your new year. This calendar is designed to support your daily practice and sustain you in presence throughout the year.

  • Printable PDF version or professionally printed copy.

Choosing Presence Calendar

🤝 Community & Connection

Bi-Weekly Newsletter – Practicing Presence

Receive teachings, prompts, and scripture reflections delivered directly to your inbox every other week.

  • Exclusive teachings grounded in the Practice of Presence.

  • Journaling prompts to deepen your self-awareness.

  • Event updates and community announcements.

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Video Library

A curated collection of talks, reflections, and teachings on the power of presence.

  • In-depth discussions on overcoming resistance and thought chatter.

  • Jim Heaney’s insights on the healing power of the breath.

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Community Events & Retreats

Gather with others for honest conversation, shared reflection, and communal practice.

  • Upcoming Retreat: Choosing Presence: Awakening to God’s Peace (January 23–25, 2026) in Chicago.

  • Partnership with Illuman: Join a community of men seeking strength, healing, and clarity.

Choosing Presence Events

🔍 Core Tools for the Moment

We encourage you to utilize these foundational exercises as you begin your practice:

  • The Morning Practice: Aim for 15 to 20 minutes of stillness each morning to build your foundation.

  • The Three Questions: Throughout the day, ask yourself:

    • Am I present now?

    • How do I feel inside?

    • Do I have a sense of peace within at some level?

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