Ep. 28 The Power of Centering Prayer & Holiday Spiced Wine
In Episode 28 Maria is joined by Rich Lewis, an expert in Centering Prayer. The two discuss its roots in Christianity's tradition of silence and its transformative impact. Aptly timed just before Christmas Rich explains Centering Prayer in detail as a silent meditation fostering a deep connection with God. He shares the technique of sitting in silence and utilizing a sacred word or anchor to refocus when thoughts wander. He addresses misconceptions about meditation in religious contexts and encourages an open-minded approach. Rich shares the personal benefits of this practice, including increased confidence, openness to new experiences, improved listening skills, and enhanced patience. He advises starting gradually.
The conversation transitions to wine where Rich shares how he enjoys both Zinfandel and Sangria and Maria shares some background on Sangria and Mulled Wine for the Holidays.
Maria leads us through a special Holiday Relaxation at the end.
Featured in this Episode of Chakras & Chardonnay:
To connect with Rich Lewis: https://silenceteaches.com/
Holiday Sangria and Mulled Wine Recipes:
https://www.taketwotapas.com/mulling-spices/
https://bakerbynature.com/mulled-wine-sangria/https://www.recipesfromeurope.com/german-mulled-wine/
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