in His presence

One way to recollect the mind easily 

in the time of prayer, 

and preserve it more in tranquillity, 

is not to let it wander too far at other times. 

You should keep it strictly in the presence of God; 

and being accustomed to think of Him often, 

you will find it easy 

to keep your mind calm 

in the time of prayer, 

or at least to recall it from its wanderings. 

Brother Lawrence

finding the still point with Sandy