Summary of Major Ideas:
The presence of God is beyond belief and can guide and teach you in practical matters, and it is essential for finding purpose, meaning and ultimately contribution in the world.
- 00:00 Belief is not a connection to God, but the presence of God is beyond belief and can guide and teach you in practical matters.
- 00:47 The presence of God is essential for finding purpose and contributing to the world, regardless of spiritual beliefs.
- 01:28 Stillness practice involves sitting quietly while silencing your mind each day, starting with eyes open, gazing at something neutral in order to experience the presence of God and Creation.
- 01:57 Focus on the space between you and what you’re looking at to create peripheral vision and expand your awareness.
- 02:31 Experience the ever-expanding presence of God by setting aside interference from your mind and practicing peripheral awareness.
- 03:06 Practice the presence every day to gain comfort, strength, and focus, and learn to be with the presence powerfully every day.
