Sunday, October 13, 2024

We are Never Alone In times of difficulty, we honor God’s presence, even when joy feels distant. Together, we experience joy not as an escape, but as a deep, sustaining force. It speaks through our struggles, reminding us of resilience. Our ancestors found joy even in unimaginable suffering, drawing strength from it to survive and resist. Their joy wasn’t loud ... 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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If we begin to get in touch with whatever we feel with some kind of kindness, our protective shells will melt, and we’ll find that more areas of our lives are workable.

Pema Chödrön

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