On this very first episode of Opening Minds, Opening Hearts, we speak with author and spiritual leader, Carl Mcloman. Carl walks us through a deeper understanding of the relationships and distinctions between mystical traditions, Christian meditation, contemplation and Centering Prayer. He also helps us accept our humanness while building a healthy daily practice using silence, sacred words and the four guidelines of Centering Prayer as stated by Father Thomas Keating. Carl sees the elegance and simplicity of the method of centering prayer as a larger conversation that the Christian community is having about reclaiming this contemplative practice.

To connect further with Carl McCloman:
Visit his website: www.anamchara.com
Check out his course The Contemplative Study of Mystical Writings coming in January 2023 on Patreon.
To provide financial support for Carl McCloman and to have access to his teachings visit his Patreon: www.patreon.com/carlmccolman

Carl McCloman is the author of many books including The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life, and Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can’t Be Taught and Why That’s Okay.

He is also one of the co-hosts of the Encountering Silence podcast.

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