Encounter-Discover-Create-Transform Thursday
Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Thursday November 7, 2024
CONTEMPLATIVE NOTES
Steadfast in Prayer and Action
When we pray deeply, we realize that our lives are no longer our own but are part of a larger purpose....
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Justice, Compassion, and Generosity
the pursuit of profit can overshadow our responsibility to care for one another...
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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
Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.
Robin Wall Kimmerer
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