Thursday, December 19, 2024

The Authority That Gives Life Life often leads us to hold tightly to what is familiar—our group, our beliefs, our ways of thinking. Yet, when we insist on placing our truth above others’, we risk building walls that isolate and limit us. This mindset is a common struggle, born from fear of losing identity or security. But truth, in its purest form, cannot be contained by bou... 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.

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Gratitude is not a passive response to something we have been given; gratitude arises from paying attention, from being awake in the presence of everything that lives within and without us.
—David Whyte

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