I slightly touched on this issue in an earlier post, but I want to spend a few more moments on the concept of psychological breakthrough — specifically how psychological breakthrough is NOT the purpose of centering prayer. It’s easy to see how many negative distractions can plague your mind as you try to be still Read More …
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 …
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 …
