Centering prayer is the foundation of all other spiritual practices for me, so I like to write and comment on it often. In this section, I will deal with common issues that arise in the practice of centering prayer, and I will write about some of my personal experiences as well. If you are not sure what I mean by “centering prayer,” please head over to the Spiritual Advising section of this site. In that section, I have free instructions about how to begin practicing this type of prayer.
Does your imagination wander during centering prayer? Mine does too. Some days, I’m praying along then I happen to think about that peanut butter sandwich that I had for lunch, which reminds me of peanuts, which reminds me of George Washington Carver, which reminds me of carving, which reminds me of wooden elephants, which reminds Read More …
What is the “goal” of centering prayer? That’s often a question that trips people up from time to time. It has tripped me up too. Let me explain what I mean… Whether it’s from personal experience with different forms of meditation, portrayals of meditation and meditators in popular culture, or somewhere we can’t place, many Read More …
One of the aspects of centering prayer that I love the most is its approach to sitting (I know, I know — exciting, right?). Many forms of silent meditation emphasize complete stillness. Centering prayer is a little more realistic — a little more for “the rest of us.” You see, I’m an incorrigible fidgeter, so Read More …
