Contemplative Interbeing

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 The Christmas Mystery In the quiet depths of winter, we encounter a profound truth: divine love didn't wait for our worthiness but chose to meet us in our incompleteness. The great mystery of Advent reveals that love came not in grandeur but in vulnerability – a child born to homeless parents, soon to become refugees. This divine entrance into human history wasn't merely an event but an ongoing revelation of love's nature. In the humble stable, among animals and...

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Divine Presence in Unexpected Places The Sacredness of Ordinary Humanity There is profound goodness within the heart of humanity. What if the greatest expressions of the divine are found not in grandiosity or perfection, but in the messy, ordinary moments of life? Too often, we search for meaning in places deemed “acceptable” or “worthy,” overlooking the quiet sanctity in the co... Read Article Being part of a contemplative community doesn't require living in a...

Monday, December 23, 2024 Connect Deeply Awaken to Your Inherent Worth Humanity’s greatest truth is that we are already whole and deeply loved. What if the struggle to prove ourselves worthy is an illusion? Consider this: if the essence of existence has embraced us from the very start, what barriers could truly stand in the way of our belonging? The idea that love and connection mu... Read Article Being part of a contemplative community doesn't require living in a monastery. Instead, it's...

Sunday, December 22, 2024 Lived Experience Our humanity holds an incredible gift: the capacity to grow and change through lived experience. What if the key to transformation isn’t in thinking differently, but in living differently? When we step beyond the realm of ideas and embrace actions that stretch our hearts and minds, we open the door to profound change. Life invites us to engag... Read Article Being part of a contemplative community doesn't require living in a monastery. Instead, it's...

Saturday, December 21, 2024 Divine Love, Wisdom, and Strength You are already united with the infinite. How often do you pause to recognize the Divine within you, alive in the depths of your being? We live in a world that teaches us to define ourselves by what we do, own, or achieve, yet none of these constructs captures the fullness of who we truly are. Beneath all the labels and expectations lies your Tr... Read Article Being part of a contemplative community doesn't require living in a...

Friday, December 20, 2024 Discovering Life is a journey of questions, not a destination of answers. Have you ever noticed how the most profound growth comes from asking the right questions rather than clinging to ready-made answers? Our world is full of mystery and wonder, inviting us to explore, learn, and evolve. When we approach life with curiosity and openness, we unlock doors t... Read Article Being part of a contemplative community doesn't require living in a monastery. Instead, it's...

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 Being part of a contemplative community doesn't require living in a...

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 The Practice of the Better The daily struggle to discern truth in a chaotic world can feel overwhelming. Institutions often hold tightly to old patterns, while cultural centers focus on maintaining status. This leaves many wondering: where can wisdom and transformative change truly be found? Surprisingly, the richest insights often emerge not from the center but from the ... Read Article Being part of a contemplative community doesn't require living in a...

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 Being part of a contemplative community doesn't require living in a monastery....