*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
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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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Yes!!! Such a joy to have found this wonderful place. Thank you.
I subscribe to the weekly update. I’ve done an online course and I use and have shared the Lectio Divina book. I have a spiritual companion and try to live in gratitude. I also like Richard Rohr, Bro David, Henri Nouwen …
Beautiful. Beautiful. Here’s to affirming and deepening a commitment that I know lives deep within me. Grateful for this community and the space to stretch and begin again and anew.
I’m here. It’s time to stretch into this, again. I’ve wandered, and while I haven’t wholly stepped away, neither have I been intentional in my practices or awareness. I’m here.
Oh yes, with both hands up in joy and reverence, I commit to this Manifesto. Thank you for your embrace and warm welcome into this nourishing and inspiring way to step more fully into contemplative, Monk-like living in this material world. ✨🙏🕊️💕
Reading the Monks Manifesto, I felt my heart swell. I am joining a community of soul friends and welcome the learning and sharing on this path. Step by step, I have been designing my own way of being in this world and to discover some kindred spirits would be wonderful.
After spending some time with Simon de Voil at Kanuga and meeting some dancing monks I’m grateful to become a part of this creative space and to find soul companions for this journey.
Here’s to a new start. What a happiness to find a community that appreciates the grace of solitude. I hope to make new friends who share these values, so that I can relearn to open my heart to those who would hijack my spirit for their own personal profit. Here, I gratefully shake the dust off my feet as my testimony against them.
On this day of new promise , I make mine. It feels like coming home in so many ways.
Amén! Sign me up.