Encounter-Discover-Create-Transform Friday


Friday November 1, 2024


CONTEMPLATIVE NOTES

Solidarity

If we embrace solidarity, we commit to engaging respectfully with those we may disagree with, seeing them as neighbors...

Love in Action

When we open ourselves to the truth of the suffering, hunger, and hope around us, we’re reminded that compassion cannot be...


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

It’s just as important for you to hear yourself speak your stories as it is for others to hear you speak them.

Tommy Orange

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