Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, Tomorrow, we begin a 7-week journey with the fairy tale The Handless Maiden! I mentioned in last week’s love note that I first fell in love with this story about 20 years ago and it continues to speak to me.
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Paula Hogue’s visual art reflection. Drawing and painting have always been an important part of my contemplative practice. When I go into
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, On Monday, September 28th we begin a 7-week journey with the fairy tale “The Handless Maiden.” You may or may not be familiar with it. There are over a hundred versions of this story which have appeared throughout Europe and other parts