That’s how I feel about my mind, too, Debbie. Racing, racing, racing. If I ever want to slow it down, I have to be very intentional and prayerful about it, and then it’s only temporary. But a little is better than none, right? 🙂 Blessings to you, friend.

I had not heard either of Centering Prayer until about 5 years ago. Perhaps things just get renamed in different generations. 🙂 But it was encouraging to learn that the early church fathers and mothers were practicing it hundreds of years ago, just under a different name. And of course there’s always King David and others even prior to that who were meditating on God’s words thousands of years ago! Thanks for sharing, Edith.

When I read stories about Buddhist monks and their brain scans, etc., it does show us how powerful the results can be when we practice meditation. We’ve only begun to tap into the many wonders that God made into our brains!

I always like hearing that others are doing this practice too, Jean. And I like hearing what your spiritual director recommends! 🙂 I try to do a full 20 minutes or else I don’t do it at all. Not sure if that’s the best way to approach it, but for the most part, it’s what is doable.

I feel calmer just reading your comment, Linda. Yes, be still and know. He is what we need to breathe!

I like to think that calmness helped the pain seemed less, but only God knows for sure. 🙂 Either way, you’re right that being in God’s presence is always a blessing, and one that I often take for granted. Thanks for your concern, Dolly!