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Centering Down

May 1, 2015 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I often practice what is referred to as “centering down” in the Quaker tradition. It is a contemplative prayer practice. Centering…

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Posted in: General Filed under: contemplative prayer, god, rest

The Energy of Life

April 25, 2015 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

   It is Saturday, April 18. It is noon. I am playing in the cul de sac with two of…

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Posted in: General Filed under: god, life, love, presence

Contemplative Prayer

April 16, 2015 Rich Lewis 1 Comment

   What is contemplative prayer? Why do we meditate? Let me share a few thoughts. They are in no particular…

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Posted in: General Filed under: contemplative prayer, god, love, meditation, suffering

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  • We Fall and Start Over AgainJune 21, 2026
    In October of 2016, I attended a retreat led by the late Father William Meninger. I filled my notebook with notes and one-liners. I especially enjoyed his wit and humor. He was funny, sharp, present,…
  • God Is in the PresentJune 14, 2026
    One of the things centering prayer continues to teach me is this: Life is happening in the present moment. But so often… we are somewhere else. We worry about the future. We replay the past.…
  • Three Powerful Fruits of Centering PrayerJune 12, 2026
    When you begin to practice centering prayer, you may not notice anything dramatic at first. You sit. Your mind wanders. You gently return. Then you do it again. It can feel simple. Maybe too simple.…
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