Practicing Presence

Breathe… It’s so simple to do and this app provides a lovely wake up call to practice presence every hour! I’ve been meditating for years, but after reading Choosing Presence I’ve learned that breath work, prayer, and contemplation aren’t simply exercises of the mind. Rather, realizing a deep sense of peace and presence comes from the heart. The Practicing Presence app helps remind me that I can take three conscious breaths every hour and return to peace. Just do the practice and you won’t get lost in all the noise and distractions of your busy life!

I love using this app for my daily meditation practice. I especially like the fact it sends me reminders throughout the day to take deep breaths. As someone who at times struggles with anxiety, having the notifications remind me to pause and take several deep breaths is big help and provides some relief. And it’s good to know that meditation can be practiced throughout my day, and not only when I have time to sit and relax.

Just downloaded your app, and starting to use it. Would recommend that all videos include Cc as some may have hearing issues. Ordered the book after listening to your talk with Lisa Heckaman which had cc. Your opening video on the app did not. I am a follower of Richard Rohr but am looking for a more structured approach to contemplative meditation as I struggle with just being still.

Often, I have my phone on me but I’m not looking at it. It would be helpful to have a bell or chime or something that made a noise at the hourly reminder. Thanks.

This app is incredibly simple and incredibly powerful! I’m recommending to all loved ones.

Please provide a reader option for those of us who prefer to read the instructions and reminders as opposed to listening. Reading the instruction is more discreet in many settings.

I’m just finishing a course on the book that this app is based on, Choosing Presence by Jim Heaney. I also just finished a course on Presence by Eckhart Tolle. This is a wonderful app bringing presence practice in a very clear, practical way, and in a Christian way, if that language is desired. Putting your hand on your heart during the sitting meditation/silence is a new practice for me and has really helped ground me. Then there are the three questions you asked throughout the day along with three conscious breaths after a morning practice. Bravo on this app and for helping us choose & practice presence. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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I find this simple app helps keep me centered during the day. It creates a beautiful way to open my day and enjoy Gods presence during each day. Thank you!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

There’s no shortage of apps in the mediation and spirituality space. However few are easier to use or require less effort to be effective. Practicing Presence is a beautiful app, easy to configure, and takes very little time to master. Quickly it will become a part of your daily practice in seeking to become more present and at peace. I was a bit skeptical that free app could be so helpful. Practicing Presence is one of the few apps I allow to send me notifications.