Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Seeing with New Eyes Life often begins with a first gaze that feels anything but compassionate. When we’re faced with conflict or hardship, our initial thoughts often turn inward: “How will this affect me?” or “What does my image require of me?” It’s natural to feel defensive or self-focused when we’re trying to navigate uncertainty. Yet staying in this place of rea... 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 - The Sacred Yes Spiritual Practice of the Day Video - John Hawthorne - Can Metaphysics Discern God? Songs - Christmas Day - Mat & Savanna Shaw

Gratitude refuses more because at the heart of it, it’s like a full cup that spills over saying, "This is enough for now."
—Day Schildkret

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