© Wojciech Nowak SJ The method of the Jesus Prayer consists of three elements: adopting the right body posture focusing on the breath (following it) uttering the word – the name of Jesus or a prayer formula to the rhythm of the breath In the introduction, to better understand the prayer, we will take it down to ‘pieces’ and then will put it back again. We will discuss each of the three elements, look at them carefully and experience each one individually. THE FIRST ELEMENT of the Jesus Prayer is the right posture.  We must remember that the entire man prays. And man means body...

© Wojciech Nowak SJ Introduction To the Practice of Meditation – 7 STEPS 1. The Great Discovery 2. Breath 3. God (?) 4. Surrender – Entrustment 5. Acceptance 6. Word 7. Here and now ------------------------------------------ Step One – THE GREAT DISCOVERY Sit comfortably, but not lazily. Calm down and get into contact with yourself. It may help you to focus on your breathing, your heartbeat or sensations coming from your body - e.g. feeling the warmth of the inside of the hand or sensations coming from the surface of the skin of your face/hands. Feel alive. Be aware that you are alive....