The Speaking Silence: A Guide to Prayer-Centered Meditation

How do you respond to your longing for a deeper life that touches all aspects of your being?In our challenging times many are searching for ways to connect to inner resources of quiet and spiritual renewal. Some people turn to prayer expressing the deep longing of their heart to connect to the divine. Other people draw their attention within seeking the stillness of meditation.Prayer and meditation enliven the heart and enlighten the mind opening the doors within us to greater peace and freedom. The Speaking Silence draws on the teachings of the some of the worlds great spiritual traditions of prayer meditation and contemplation to present a contemporary guidebook to accompany your journey. Whether you are a religious person looking to tap the spiritual resources of your tradition or have a general interest in spirituality or a seasoned explorer of consciousness and inner states The Speaking Silence will provide a rich feast for your heart mind body and soul. Both practical and inspiring this book will teach you some of the important concepts and ideas that can undergird the practices of prayer meditation and contemplation along with a diversity of spiritual exercises to unfold them daily in your life.