Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick Episode 118 - Peter Zaremba, "Centering Prayer, Part 2"
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Mar 12, 2020 In a captivating conversation, Peter Zaremba, a practitioner of centering prayer and contemplative spirituality, shares how this practice transformed his life and supports recovery from addiction. He emphasizes centering prayer as a means to encounter God rather than simply self-improvement, fostering presence in daily moments. Peter also discusses how contemplative practices can rewire the brain for positivity and compassion, and he inspires listeners to embrace silence to discover their true selves and detach from addictive patterns.
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Treat Practice As Persistent Openness
- Do practice centering prayer regularly even though it feels like "20 minutes of failure."
- Persist in the posture of openness because faithful practice positions you to encounter God's love.
From Addiction To Spacious Presence
- Peter describes moving from addiction, anger, and control to a more spacious life through contemplative practice.
- He says centering prayer shifted him from projecting desires onto God to resting with hands open for encounter.
Everything You Need Is Present
- Centering prayer trains you to find everything you need in the present moment.
- The present moment carries God in it and meets the longings we try to fill elsewhere.
