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Monday, September 23, 2024


Touch Reality

Touch Reality

We tend to place too much focus on specific spiritual practices, turning contemplation into a matter of performance and technique. This leads to self-analysis, where we ask if we are doing the practice correctly. But the revelation of God cannot be reduced to sitting on a cushion twice a day. Contemplation is meant to help us sustain the less...

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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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True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.

Cesar Chavez

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