Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Inherent Goodness of Life Life is a paradox of breathtaking beauty and heart-wrenching pain. We are captivated by the sunrise and undone by loss. We wonder how both joy and suffering can occupy the same world. Yet, this tension invites us to live differently. It reveals the sacred responsibility to love more deeply, not in spite of suffering, but through it. God’s intent... Read Article

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Being part of a contemplative community doesn't require living in a monastery. Instead, it's about intentionally embracing a shared rhythm of life, wherever you are. This modern approach allows us to integrate contemplative practices into our daily routines, fostering spiritual growth and connection while remaining engaged in the world. It offers a way to experience the richness of monastic traditions without withdrawing from society. By adopting this rhythm, we create a "monastery without walls," nurturing our inner lives through contemplation while actively participating in our communities and relationships. To explore this concept further and discover how you can incorporate these practices into your life, we invite you to read
​Contemplative Interbeing's Rhythm of Life.

Select One Spiritual Nugget to Inspire Your Day

Daily Blessing Guided Meditation Spiritual Practice of the Day Video - Why Do We Suffer? | Eckhart Tolle Song - Ferdinando Carulli, Andantino - performed by Tatyana Ryzhkova

Service doesn’t start when we have something to give — it blossoms naturally when we have nothing left to take.
Nipun Mehta

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