Encounter-Discover-Create-Transform Monday
Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Monday November 4, 2024
CONTEMPLATIVE NOTES
Awaken to the Sustaining Love
Our lack of awareness does not change God’s presence; rather, it highlights our need to unlearn illusions....
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Gift Economy
To truly live in alignment with this deeper reality, we let go of what the world calls fair. We stop counting, stop measuring, stop tallying who owes whom....
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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
Imagine a country whose citizens—maybe even its leaders—are brave, calm, and open towards each other; a country whose people realize that all human beings belong together as one family and must act accordingly.
Br. David Steindl-Rast
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