Encounter-Discover-Create-Transform Monday
Published about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Monday October 28, 2024
CONTEMPLATIVE NOTES
Civic Responsibilities
We cannot separate our spirituality from our civic responsibilities. ...it’s a convenient way to avoid challenging truths ...
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Engage in the World
Our spiritual path calls us to engage in the world, not as partisans, but as advocates for justice, integrity, and compassion....
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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
We can remember that today we can be a gift to each person we meet, just by looking at them with eyes of love.
Terry Patten
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