In this contemplative session of The Longing of the Heart, Gary invites you to slow down and attend to one of the most overlooked dimensions of spiritual life: longing. Rather than treating longing as restlessness, lack, or dissatisfaction, this lesson reframes it as something deeply human and deeply sacred—a hidden doorway into prayer, presence, and communion with God.

At the heart of this lesson is the insight that longing is not something to outgrow or suppress, but something to listen to. It is the deep pull of God’s presence within us, quietly shaping our desires and drawing us toward greater authenticity, compassion, and trust. Through intentional silence and reflection, you are encouraged to “rest in the heart,” allowing what resonates most deeply to surface without judgment or urgency.

If you are seeking a gentler, more honest spirituality—one that honors stillness, interior awareness, and the sacredness of desire—this lesson offers a spacious and prayerful place to begin.