"This is why I would advise anyone who practices prayer, at least in the beginning, to cultivate connection and companionship with like-minded souls. This is very important, because we can help each other make progress on the path of prayer and bring each other greater benefits." Teresa of Avila, The Book of My Life (1562)
The Wisdom Project is a place to connect with others who are traveling on the spiritual journey. I have been praying more or less regularly for over ten years now, but it would be helpful if I could move from "more or less regularly" to "regularly." How do others do this? I am working to do morning centering prayer sits of 20 minutes in my wooden chair before 8:30 a.m. Given my flexible schedule, it is possible to meet this goal at least four out of five working days a week. I wonder why I don't.
It seems like practicing prayer is a little like practicing the piano. Showing up and sitting on the piano bench is the beginning of creating music. Showing up and sitting in the prayer chair is the beginning of creating wisdom.
Four out of five days doesn't seem that hard.
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I too have been attempting daily prayer for over 10 years and have not been doing too badly. On the days that some other distraction seems to creep in is the day I go before the Blessed Sacrament...even 10-15 minutes of quiet time with Him is like entering a peaceful, serene place...like a small taste of heaven. I am overcome with His love at that time and can then feel it envelope me with his healing warmth and love.
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