Reflections

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Sharon Dawn Johnson’s reflection Body and Beading As Sacred Texts. Reading and Listening “You need to create your own recipe.” The orthopaedic doctor’s counsel follows the news that my fractured tibia has healed. After seven weeks of wheelchair confinement—mostly indoors—and almost total dependence on others, I no longer need to wear the bendable brace nor avoid weight-bearing. Amidst a surge of emotions, outdoor walking floats to the top of my multi-ingredient list.  The walker and I make

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Wisdom Council member Michael Moore’s reflection on Sabbath and Silence. I am thankful to Christine and the Abbey community for this opportunity to pause and reflect on our Monk Manifesto and its intersection with my spiritual life and work. Sabbath and Silence have been a part of my life and work for many years now, but they have both been revealing fresh insights as I enter this next stage of life. It’s been just over a year

I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Sharon Fabriz’s reflection “A Jigsaw of Light: Hildegard’s Gift.” Spirit of Mercy and Grace, born from the infinite womb of creationteach this vessel its song… (1) With the help of my psycho-spiritual companion and my own intuition and path, a two-month pilgrimage in place came into view as a vehicle for personal contemplation as I approached my sixty-sixth birthday. Winter had been long and dark, wet and cold. February promised more of the same. A pilgrimage in