Silence teaches us who we are.
And leads us to peace, clarity, and direction.
Most people feel distracted.
Restless.
Disconnected.
They try to fix it with more effort.
More discipline.
More structure.
But it doesn’t work.
Because the problem isn’t effort.
It’s that there’s no rhythm to return to.
A simple way to slow down…
be with God…
and notice what’s already happening within you.
Silence has a way of showing us who we are
and gently leading us toward peace, clarity, and direction.
What You’ll Find Here
Silence Teaches is a place where you can learn to sit quietly with God
and experience real transformation.
When you begin to do this consistently, something shifts:
• You feel more at peace
• You think more clearly
• You gain direction
• You respond instead of react
• You begin to trust what’s unfolding
This is not about doing more.
It’s about returning…
again, and again…
to what matters most.
My Story
I’m Rich Lewis, author, speaker, and coach.
Prefer to watch?
Here is a short introduction to who I am, how centering prayer changed my life, and why I created Silence Teaches.
I help people slow down, sit quietly with God, and experience greater peace, clarity, and direction.
Sometimes we don’t need more information.
We need space.
Space to slow down.
Space to listen.
Space to notice what God may be inviting us into.
Much of what I share comes from my own journey of learning to sit quietly with God, let go of control, and trust the quiet work God does within us.
Through writing, speaking, and coaching, I help people move beyond fear, overwhelm, and limiting beliefs so they can deepen their relationship with God and live with greater peace, clarity, and confidence.
I’ve practiced centering prayer daily since 2014, and this practice has deeply transformed my life.
I’m also the author of Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer, where I share how centering prayer has helped me experience more peace, clarity, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence.
Get Started
If you’re not sure how to begin, I created a free Centering Prayer ebook.
It’s simple and practical—and will help you start right away.
Take the Next Step
If you would like help practicing one day at a time, I created Sit Quietly with God: A Journey into Centering Prayer.
It is a simple 30-day journey with short reflections, brief videos, and one simple practice each day to help you move from a scattered mind to peace, clarity, and a deeper relationship with God.
Watch the short video
In this short video, I share why I created Sit Quietly with God and how this 30-day journey can help you slow down, sit quietly, and begin experiencing more peace, clarity, and a deeper relationship with God.
Learn more about the 30-day journey.
A Simple Weekly Rhythm
Each Monday, I share a short meditation to help you:
• grow spiritually
• experience more clarity
• stay grounded in what matters
Along with insights on centering prayer, journaling, gratitude, and other simple practices you can return to each day.
Go Deeper
I’m the author of Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer.
The book is a simple, practical guide to help you:
• deepen your relationship with God
• experience inner peace
• discover your true self
• live with greater clarity and purpose
Where This Has Been Shared
Since the release of my book, I’ve shared this message on over 150 podcasts.
My writing has appeared in contemplative and spiritual platforms including Contemplative Outreach, Abbey of the Arts, and others.
Coaching
If you feel stuck…
or sense something stirring but aren’t sure what to do next…
I offer one-on-one coaching.
A simple, quiet space to gain clarity, go deeper, and move forward.
A Personal Note
I’ve practiced centering prayer daily since 2014.
It’s been one of the most life-giving practices in my life
and one I feel called to share.
I live with my family in Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Closing
My hope is simple:
That what you find here helps you slow down…
listen for God…
and experience real peace, clarity, and direction.
For Creators
If you’re an author, coach, or feel called to share your message,
I’ve gathered a few tools that have helped me do that:
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