contemplation practice

Wordless Prayer

5 · 10 · 15 min4 steps

Before you begin

Choose a quiet seat. This practice uses no words after the instructions — silence is the method.

The practice, step by step — read it all first if you like

  1. Settle

    Slow your breathing and let the body's noise subside for a minute.

    about 60 seconds

  2. Consent

    Silently agree to be present to whatever the silence holds — nothing to achieve, nothing to perform.

    about 60 seconds

  3. Rest

    Remain in wordless attentiveness. When thoughts arise, let them pass like weather.

    about 300 seconds

  4. Return

    Let one word of thanks — or none — close the silence.

    about 60 seconds

Accessibility

Fully text-guided; a timer with a gentle tone is optional, not required.

How long do you have?

Or read through it quietly above, at your own pace.