*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
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We invite you to. . .
Monk: from the Greek monachos meaning single or solitary, a monk in the world does not live apart but immersed in the everyday with a single-hearted and undivided presence, always striving for greater wholeness and integrity
Manifesto: from the Latin for clear, means a public declaration of principles and intentions.
Monk Manifesto: A public expression of your commitment to live a compassionate, contemplative, and creative life.
*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
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I am joyfully becoming a Dancing Monk!
This is awesome. Yes, I want to share this journey and Manifesto with you and with others!
Looking forward to continuing the journey.
I love everything about this way of thinking and am moving more and more in line with it…..but I’m curious: where are the men? I only see a few sporadic male names listed. Shouldn’t we share this gift with them?
Amen! Amen! May it be so and so may it be!
I say yes.
I say yes to this journey.
I joyfully join the dance.
It is time…
To create….
To dance….
To make a joyful noise!
Thank you and yes, I commit to the manifesto.
JUST IMAGINE if the MAJORITY of people in the world committed to these principles!!