The problem is that the person who we think we are—that individual full of programs for success, social status, fame, power, affection and esteem, compulsions, addictions, etc.—is not the authentic man or woman that we are. - Thomas Keating I do not want my job to dictate who I need to be and how I need to act so I can achieve … [Read more...]
What Is Your State of Consciousness?
this post may contain affiliate links There is a world within me that I can tap into. In “Integral Christianity” by Paul R. Smith, I read about three different and identifiable states of consciousness which have been experienced by mystics of many traditions around the world.[1] Ordinary Awareness Most of us operate in the world with our … [Read more...]
10 Helpful Centering Prayer Tips
Let me share 10 Centering Prayer tips. The best way to start your day is with a morning silent sit. A second sit will refill your reservoir. Never underestimate the power of a second sit. Flex your sits. I now sit three times per day. Each sit is thirteen minutes. I have found this to be very helpful with the ebbs and flows of life. … [Read more...]
Illuminating the Way: Book Review
I received this book for free to review and this post may contain affiliate links. I am excited to share with you my review of Illuminating the Way: Embracing the Wisdom of Monks and Mystics by Christine Valters Paintner. Christine is the online Abbess of Abbey of the Arts, a Benedictine oblate, and the author of 8 books on monastic … [Read more...]
Does God Pray In Us?
this post may contain affiliate links In The Loving Search for God, William Meninger mentions that The Cloud of Unknowing refers to contemplative prayer as the “work of love”. Contemplative prayer is a silent sit with God. It is wordless prayer. I bring no agenda. I let go of my baggage: emotions, thoughts, physical sensations. I bathe in … [Read more...]
How to Find Your True Self
Interior freedom is a primary goal of this prayer. Not freedom to do what you like, but freedom to do what God likes--freedom to be your true Self and be transformed in Christ. - Thomas Keating this post may contain affiliate links This is why we show up each day for our centering prayer sit. We thirst and hunger for interior freedom. … [Read more...]
