Slow Down: A Meditation on Presence and Connection
“Slow down.”
That’s what I often hear Jesus whisper to my heart.
Slow down…
Notice the blue sky.
Hear the sounds in the air—birds, wind, laughter.
Smile at people in the store.
Really listen when someone speaks.
Savor this moment.
Send a thoughtful text to a friend or relative.
Engage in a simple conversation with someone in your community.
Learn the name of the barista at your favorite coffee shop—shake their hand, smile, and use their name next time you stop by.
Say hello to the person next to you at the gym. Introduce yourself.
Don’t be in such a rush.
When we move too fast, we miss the quiet beauty of the present moment.
We miss the chance to meet someone new, to share a kind word, to connect.
I’m often surprised by how many people shout “Hail to Pitt!” when they see me wearing my Pitt t-shirt—even here in North Carolina. It’s happened in the UK. It’s happened in Australia. There are kindred spirits all around us—if we just take time to notice.
Life is about more than tasks and to-do lists.
It’s about people. It’s about relationships.
It’s about community.
We weren’t made to walk this journey alone.
We’re meant to support one another, encourage one another, grow together.
You can choose isolation—or you can choose connection.
Choose community.
And watch your life—and the lives around you—flourish.
What helps you slow down and stay present? I’d love to hear what practices keep you grounded in community and connection.
I’ve Had the Privilege of Coaching Three Types of Centering Prayer Practitioners:
✨ Beginners – Those just starting out, looking for guidance in building a sustainable, life-giving practice.
✨ Deep Seekers – Longtime practitioners who feel stuck, yearning to go deeper but unsure how.
✨ Pastors & Leaders – Those who give so much to others but feel spiritually drained, needing renewal before burnout sets in.
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Books I’m Reading—and Why I Think They Matter
I love sharing what I’m reading—especially when a book has the power to shift perspectives, encourage growth, or deepen spiritual practice. Here are two that are speaking to me right now:
📘 Jesus Speaks: Learning to Recognize & Respond to the Lord’s Voice
by Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola
“Every follower of Jesus needs a chair—a ‘seat’ of learning and listening. Have you cleared a space in your life where you can put the chair? A spot where you can stop, sit, and listen? It is hard to hear Jesus when we are living such busy lives and our hearts are filled with noise, not silence or stillness.”
“To be ‘in Christ’ is to do life in new and exciting ways.”
This book is a gentle yet powerful reminder of the importance of sacred space and stillness in our lives. It’s helped me recommit to daily listening.
📗 The Inside-Out Revolution: The Only Thing You Need to Know to Change Your Life Forever
by Michael Neill
“We don’t need to create abundance, because abundance is already there. We don’t need to create love, or well-being, or happiness, because love, well-being, and happiness are part of our essential nature.”
Neill’s message is both freeing and empowering: what we seek is already within us. This book is a great companion to practices like Centering Prayer that awaken our inner knowing.
Let me know if you decide to read either one—or if you have something powerful on your bookshelf right now. I’m always looking for the next good read!
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