orthodoxgladness:

“Take the chotki and use it while you repeat the prayer – whether you are standing, sitting, walking, or lying down, continue to repeat: ‘Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me!’; do not be loud or rush the prayer, but without fail repeat it during each day.” from the Way of the Pilgrim

If we choose to commune with God at all times – through whispered prayers or directed mind – we will be surrounded by Him. We will see Him where He has always been…right with us. Meditative prayer opens our eyes to reality.