This is part one of a three part series on contemplative attitudes. David Frenette's book The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God discusses the attitude you bring to your centering prayer sit and how it will help deepen your practice. David mentions eight contemplative attitudes in his book. This three part series will … [Read more...]
How To Be Grateful
I am currently enjoying Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks by Diana Butler Bass. Let me share the below paragraph from this wonderful book. “Life is the first gift,” said poet Marge Piercy, “love is the second, and understanding the third.” The first gift is life. My life. Your life. There exists a unique beauty and dignity … [Read more...]
I am
Who am I? I am my body. I am fat. I am thin. I am short. I am tall. I am athletic. I am attractive. I am ugly. I am clumsy. Is this who I am? I am my thoughts. I am analytical. I am methodical. I am spontaneous. I am stupid. I am artistic. I am a deep thinker. I am musical. I am a writer. I am a planner. I am an administrator. I am … [Read more...]
My Favorite Centering Prayer Books
I have practiced Centering Prayer since June 1, 2014. Centering Prayer is a vital and important part of my daily life. It is my time to sit with God and open to the presence and action of God within. I sit with Jesus so I can walk with him in my daily life! I wish to share my favorite Centering Prayer books and my reviews: The … [Read more...]
Contemplative Living: Book Review
I received this book for free to review and this post may contain affiliate links. I am excited to share my review of Contemplative Living: An Invitation to a Deepening Journey by Sharon Grussendorff. Sharon Grussendorff has a PhD in quantum computational physics. In 2003 she left her position as a university lecturer to engage in rural … [Read more...]
Silence Is God’s Classroom
Silence is God’s classroom. That is why I return to it each day! It is nice to take a step back and observe God’s activity in my life. Let me share insights/fruits that I have experienced as a result of my Centering Prayer practice: Centering prayer is my invitation to slow down! When I slow down I learn to listen and see … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 9
- Next Page »
