Some years ago I had a little spitfire Irish nun as a spiritual advisor. She had the most amazing presence: very centered and grounded, drawing a person into The God of Stillness.
Over the course of our relationship, she introduced me to Centering Prayer. She spoke of Ruah, or God's divine breath. She taught me to spend daily time just sitting in God's presence, not asking for anything or praying for anyone. Not overtly praising God. Not talking to him with words at all. She taught me to just sit with God as a child, to run to his lap as a trusting child runs to his father's or mother's lap.
