Analyzing Quote by Thomas Keating
“While doing centering prayer, the practice is to let go of any thought or perception. The priority is to be as silent as possible and when that is not possible to let the noise of the thoughts be the sacred symbol for a while, without analyzing them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Centering Prayer: A Spiritual Practice for the Modern World, Thomas Keating, 1992
The practice invites surrendering thoughts, using any mental noise as a temporary sacred sign without analysis.
In simple terms: Let go of thoughts, use them as a brief symbol, stay silent.
Key Takeaway
Embrace silence, allow thoughts to pass without judgment.
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
silence
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
instructional
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- stress relief
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
contemplative prayer
inner awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice the shift from analysis to acceptance?
- What does “sacred symbol” mean for you?
A Different Perspective
If thoughts dominate, the practice may become mental chatter rather than silence.
