Contemplative Quote by Richard Rohr
““Prayer is not primarily saying words or thinking thoughts. It is, rather, a stance. It’s a way of living in the Presence, living in awareness of the Presence, and even of enjoying the Presence. The full contemplative is not just aware of the Presence, but trusts, allows, and delights in it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Falling Upward, 1997
Prayer is a lived stance of presence, trust, and delight, not merely words or thoughts.
In simple terms: Prayer = living in presence, trust, delight.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate presence beyond spoken prayer.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
presence
trust
delight
contemplation
Mood
peaceful
contemplative
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- therapy
- leadership presence
- creative work
Key Concepts
mysticism
psychology of religion
embodied practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience presence?
- What practices deepen your trust?
A Different Perspective
May be misunderstood as esoteric by some.
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