Begin by placing your palms down as a symbolic indicaton of your desire to turn over any concerns you may have to God. Inwardly, you may pray, "Lord, I give to you me anger toward John. I release my fear ofmy dentist appointment this morning. I surrender my anxiety over not having enough money to pay the bills this month. I release my frustration over trying to find a baby-sitter for tonight." Whatever it is that weighs on you mind or is concer to you, just say, "palms down". Release it. You may even feel a certain sense of release in your hands. After several momemts of surrender, turn you palms up as a symbol of your desire to receive from the Lord. Perhaps you will pray silently: "Lord, I would like to receive your divine love for John, your peace about the dentist appointment, your patienc, your joy." Whatever you need, you say, "palms up." Having centered down, spend the remaining moments in complete silence. Do not ask for anything. Allow the Lord to commune with you, to love you. If impressions or directions come, fine; if not, fine.
-from Celebration of Discipline (p. 31)
by Richard Foster
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