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Rich Lewis is an author, speaker, and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual communities and offers one-on-one coaching. He publishes a weekly meditation, book reviews, and interviews on his site, Silence Teaches.He has published articles for several organizations, including Contemplative Light, Abbey of the Arts, Contemplative Outreach, EerdWord, In Search of a New Eden, the Ordinary Mystic at Patheos, and the Contemplative Writer. Rich has been a daily practitioner of centering prayer since June 1, 2014. Centering prayer has been so life-giving and life-changing that he feels compelled to share his journey with others who wish to learn more. Rich resides with his family in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Learn more about him at www.SilenceTeaches.com.Let’s tune in and learn more about his inspiring story.[00:01 – 3:36] Getting to Know Rich LewisI welcome and introduce my guest, Rich LewisHe is a speaker and a coach about how you can focus a lot on inner transformation through prayerThe meditation and the connection with GodI introduce you to today’s topicRich talk about his Christian background[3:37 – 36:08] The power of silentWhat was the turning point of Rich’s rebirth?The difference o relation between meditation and prayerThe relationship with GodHow is the conversation with God?During the prayer, you don’t use a “mantra”, you just use the sacred wordWho is God for him?Do people have the ability within themselves to find a center without God or it is not possible?The importance of journeysThe first thing that you need to do every single morningThe labor of the practiceWhat Rich says to the people who don’t believe in GodGratitude vs. asking God about “benefits”The disconnection between religious people and grateful peopleSilence and gratitude are needed[ 36:09– 38:22] Closing Segment How to connect with RichSee links below Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“Prayer is considered meditation, but it’s also considered a relationship with God.” – Rich Lewis“All my actions responding or bursting from my silence.” – Rich Lewis-----------------------------Follow Rich on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and https://silenceteaches.com/To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.I want to know more about you!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.