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Contemplation & Beyond

Some of us believe that contemplation is the keystone of an integrated life consisting of work and/or other meaningful activity, an ongoing relationship with God (however you may define God), and relating effectively with others: friends, family, co-workers and others in your community and in the world.

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Jayne : contemplative activist
Jayne
cultivator
Chad : Unity
Chad
moderator
Nicole : wakingdreamer
Nicole
wakingdreamer
maryw : ponderer
maryw
ponderer
Ecumenicist : ecumenicist
Ecumenicist
ecumenicist
Clare : Soul Whisperer
Clare
Soul Whisperer
willowinthewind : listening
willowinthewind
listening
Juliee : heart flow
Juliee
heart flow
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Kelly : beauty & soul
Kelly posted a reply to the conversation "Putting on the Mind of Christ" in Resource Center ()
Kelly : beauty & soul
Kelly posted a reply to the conversation "Hi everyone!" in Introductions ()
maryw : ponderer
maryw posted a reply to the conversation "Feast Day of St. Teresa of Avila - Oct. 15" in Contemplative Spirituality ()
Jayne : contemplative activist
Jayne started a new conversation - Feast Day of St. Teresa of Avila - Oct. 15 in Contemplative Spirituality ()
Jayne : contemplative activist
Jayne started a new conversation - Contemplative Consciousness: The Non-Dual Way - Fr. Richard Rohr in Resource Center ()
Kelly : beauty & soul
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Help us to get to know you. How does contemplation play out in your life?  Go ▸
  Recent conversation snippets: (more) 5 Posts 55 Replies
Kelly : beauty & soul Kelly said: I'm Kelly, I'm a Christ follower, a lover, a friend, a yoga teacher, a free Spirit.  I tweet on twitter, read lots of...
For topics related to contemplative spirituality - contemplative traditions, lifestyle, beacons of light...   Go ▸
  Recent conversation snippets: (more) 6 Posts 9 Replies
maryw : ponderer maryw said: Cool! Thanks, Jayne!
What contemplative practices have been most edifying for you?  Go ▸
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Jayne : contemplative activist Jayne said: Hi iljung - Care to share more on the meditation taught by your Quaker friends?
How is service and activism connected to or affected by contemplation?  Go ▸
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Jayne : contemplative activist Jayne said: "From the heart of the sacred activist flows a golden ecstatic torrent of passion to change all things out of love for all...
For Spiritual Directors * or those who are in training. Also resources for those seeking spiritual direction. *spiritual companions, anam cara, spiritual mentors, soul friends...  Go ▸
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Nicole : wakingdreamer Nicole said: it can indeed be a wonderful godsend! glad you found it a blessing... light and peace, nicole
What resources (i.e., music, books, websites, movies...) have been most helpful to you?  Go ▸
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Kelly : beauty & soul Kelly said: Thanks Jayne and Clare, now I can look this book up for my next read. Be Well
Quotes, Sacred Passages, Wisdom, People...  Go ▸
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maryw : ponderer maryw said: You're very welcome, Nicole! :)
Difficulties and obstacles along the path of your Spiritual Journey: arid, desert-like wastelands; dark nights; apparent stall-outs and retrograde motion.  If you're going through rough times, chances are one or more of our group members have had similar experiences and...   Go ▸
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Jamie : Sophia's Trickster-Muse Jamie said: Greetings, all. This is a familiar topic. In a recent talk, Cynthia Bourgeault talked about the 'existential anxiety' that underlies our dominant culture...
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maryw : ponderer maryw said: Update -- Fr. Thomas had a filtering procedure done that will keep other clots from going into his lungs. He's said to be...