“I'm struggling with feeling, during my centering prayer time, that focusing solely on God and me is selfish.” Is Centering Prayer a selfish practice? We sit in silence with God who loves us. God is delighted that we have decided to sit. God prays in us the actions we are to take during our non silent times. God … [Read more...]
A Place You Come From
“I want to draw more on God, not on my skills.” That is what makes Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices so wonderful. When you sit in silence you bring all of You to your sit. - Body - Mind - Heart - Soul You LET GO of All your preconceived notions All your emotions All your thoughts All your … [Read more...]
Does God Love Me?
I talk to a lot of people who tell me they do not love themselves. They also tell me that God does not love them. And, they think they let God down often. They constantly seek God’s approval and at the same time feel that God does not approve of them. They are stuck in a vicious cycle where they seek approval from others and from … [Read more...]
God: A Loving Presence
Somewhere in those depths of silence I came upon my first experiences of God as a loving presence that was always near, and prayer as a simple trust in that presence. - Cynthia Bourgeault The first book I read on Centering Prayer was Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening by Cynthia Bourgeault. The above quote is what attracts me to … [Read more...]
What Is Worry?
What is worry? It is time wasted. It is when I think about the future and take no action in the present. It is when I forget that God is always with me. It is when I feel sorry for myself. It is when I forget who is within me. It is a pity party that I have for me. It accomplishes nothing. It is a decision I make to live in fear rather than … [Read more...]
What Is The Purpose Of Centering Prayer?
“Like most beginners, I thought that the aim in Centering Prayer was to let go of thoughts so that God could “fill” me with his presence. One day I suddenly realized that the God story was the sideshow and the letting go was the main event. That was when the practice flipped for me, as I recognized that thoughts were not the obstacle; they were … [Read more...]
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