Episode 8: The Intention to Consent

Contemplation asks us to let go of everything and simply rest in the Divine presence. But how, exactly, do we do that? In this episode, Thomas introduces more formally the method of Centering Prayer, developed by the spiritual giant, Father Thomas Keating. What we find in Centering Prayer is that attention follows intention. Each time our attention wanders, we gently renew "our intention to consent to God's presence and action within." Upcoming workshop : Thomas will be in Salt Lake City May 15-17 to guide students in embodied practice, meditation and all sorts of surprises! Scholarships and financial aid always available.

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Episode 8: The Intention to Consent is an episode from Mindfulness+ with Thomas McConkie by Thomas McConkie.

This episode is 32:14 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2025.

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