From the Bottom of the Pond: The Forgotten Art of Experiencing God in the Depths of the Present Moment

by Simon Small

This is a book about knowing God. It is for those for whom just believing (or not believing) is no longer enough. Through personal experience, anecdote and story, a priest shares an ancient, but neglected aspect of Christian prayer. Contemplation takes us into the depths of the present moment, the only reality there has ever been and so the only place where God can be found. It takes us at different times into mystical oneness with the All, into profound self-knowledge and reveals love in the midst of the world.

96 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 7, 2007

Reviews

[Wendy G · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book to be read again

Short insightful chapters. Ideas simply expressed and easily read. One to keep on the shelf and dip into on journey.

[Pollymoore3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very down to earth book about contemplation and how to do it in the rush of modern life.

[Pauline Fenton · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was an interesting book nad good introduction to meditation adn contempation - i still am no good at it but i found many of the concepts encouraging and the details of how to strive towards contemplation interesting - no crossed legs required! this is probably a book i will revisit. the chapters were lovely and short so very easy to read in a couple of moments when you are not busy which of course you need to strive towards being less busy according to this book! I feel this book demystified many concepts for me.