Beauty, Truth, Life and Love: Four Essentials for the Abundant Life by my friend J. Brent Bill is now available. I had an opportunity to ask Brent a few questions about his new book: Why did you write Beauty, Truth, Life and Love? This book grew out of my continuing learning about spiritual discernment – including examining those times in … [Read more...]
The Power of Silent Prayer
Silent prayer is a special time. It is our time to sit with God. It is like when we sit quietly with a friend. No words need to be said. Silent prayer is the time for us to get out of the way! We ever so gently “let go” and open to the great Presence. It can be helpful to have a special place to retreat to during silent prayer. I begin my … [Read more...]
You Don’t Have to Feel Like Practicing Center Prayer to Practice Centering Prayer
“I don’t feel like practicing Centering Prayer. “ You don’t have to feel like practicing Centering Prayer to practice Centering Prayer. The gesture or posture during this prayer is to “let go”. When you sit in the silence of Centering Prayer you let go of not wanting to practice Centering Prayer. You open to the presence and actions of … [Read more...]
I Don’t Know When To Practice Centering Prayer
When should you practice Centering Prayer? Listen to what your life tells you. Are you a morning person? You seem to get your best work done in the morning. Take your first sit before you begin your day. Does it take you a while to feel awake and moving? How about before lunch? Sit and then eat your lunch. You have had a … [Read more...]
Silence Teaches Us Who We Are
Silence teaches us who we are. Silence shows us the way forward. It is not always easy. And that is okay. Silence challenges us to push through our fears and struggles. Silence pushes us to move outside of our comfort zone and create new comfort zones. Silence teaches us to grow and learn new things. Silence teaches us that … [Read more...]
Centering Prayer with Rich Lewis: Methods Podcast
I am excited to share my interview with Jory Pryor on the Methods podcast. Methods is a free podcast designed to showcase the myriad ways in which we can engage with our ego, develop inner peace, and connect with the divine. I walk listeners through the Centering Prayer practice and then Jory and I enjoy a conversation. Centering Prayer with … [Read more...]
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