Episode 59

Unveiling the Power of Centering Prayer: A Journey to True Self with Rich Lewis

In this episode, Rich Lewis delves into the enriching practice of Centering Prayer. As Rich recounts his personal journey since 2013 with this practice, the conversation reveals how Centering Prayer opens doors to self-discovery, mental clarity, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening.

Are you ready to commit to a new daily practice that can change your life?

Our episode with Rich Lewis introduces the transformative power of Centering Prayer.

Just a few minutes a day can lead to increased focus, productivity, and emotional well-being. Listen and begin your journey!

This is not just another interview. This is a deep dive into:

- From Curiosity to Practice: Rich Lewis’ journey in discovering Centering Prayer transformed his life, leading to personal growth and a newfound coaching practice.

- Experiencing Divine Presence: Exploring silence without thoughts connects us to God or presence, helping release mental clutter and revealing our true self.

- Sacred Word Technique: Learn how to sit comfortably, introduce a sacred word, and continuously return to the present by letting go of thoughts.

- Observing and Letting Go: Centering Prayer encourages observing thoughts without engagement, promoting a deeper connection to one’s true self.


- Dissolving the False Self: Meditation to dissolve the illusion of a separate self, uncover true self, and let go of false beliefs.


- Enhanced Focus and Productivity: Centering Prayer assists in prioritizing tasks and increasing focus, leading to mental, physical, and creativity improvements.


- Guided Prayer Session: A practical demonstration for listeners to experience the steps of Centering Prayer firsthand.


- Daily Practice and Commitment: 30-Day Challenge of Committing to a daily practice of silence for transformative benefits; start small, aim for consistency.


- Spiritual and Physical Healing: Meditation’s role in healing emotional, and physical stress, and illuminating one's spiritual body, allowing God’s spirit to flow through.


About the Guest:

Rich Lewis is an author, speaker, and coach who emphasizes the importance of prayer in transforming the mind and body. In both his local and virtual communities, he teaches centering prayer and provides one-on-one coaching. Rich's latest work is Sitting with God: A Path to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer.


Resources:

Rich Lewis' Website: https://silenceteaches.com/

About the Podcast

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Alan Carroll

Alan Carroll is an Educational Psychologist who specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. He founded Alan Carroll & Associates 30 years ago and before that, he was a Senior Sales Training Consultant for 10 years at Digital Equipment Corporation. He has dedicated his life in search of mindfulness tools that can be used by everyone (young and old) to transform their ability to speak at a professional level, as well as, to reduce the psychological suffering caused by the misidentification with our ego and reconnect to the vast transcendent dimension of consciousness that lies just on the other side of the thoughts we think and in between the words we speak.