Tonight I read a little abridged version of The Way of a Pilgrim... It includes four narratives written by an annonymous Russian pilgrim in about 1850. His mission was to acquire a life of ceaseless prayer.

The narrative quotes Philokalia: "The apostle says, 'pray without ceasing'; that is, he teaches constant remembrance of God at all times, in all places, and under any circumstances. If you are busy doing something, you must remember the Creator of all things; if you see light, remember Him who gave it to you. If you look at the sky, the earth, the waters and all that is in them, marvel and glorify the Creator of all. If you are putting your clothes on, remember Him Whose gift they are and thank Him Who provides everything in your life. In short, let every action be an occassion for you always to remember and praise God. And before you know it, you are praying unceasingly and your soul will always rejoice in this.'

A person does not develop a life of prayer by first attaining some level of spirituality. A life of prayer comes by... praying.

'Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.'