lucy is inviting us to consider what six words would make up our memoir in this moment. Mine are:
urban monk bearing witness to beauty
I’d love to hear what your own six word memoir would be. Feel free to share it in the comments or at your own blog.
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Teresa Calpino’s reflection on wisdom from Mary Magdalene as the apostle and prophet of grief “I know why we try to keep
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Anne Marie Cribbin’s reflection Embracing Celtic Rhythms through Sobriety. In a world that spins with relentless speed, I have found my sanctuary
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, This Friday, June 13th we are delighted to welcome Wisdom Council member and award winning translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher to lead us in a retreat on Brother Lawrence and the Practice of the Presence. Read on for Carmen’s reflection Courageous Brother
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These are all so, so wonderful! I absolutely love reading your memoirs and imagining the textured lives you all are leading. :-)
Woman child laughing, she-wolf howling…
Volleyball,
falling down –
my sisters laugh.
Old dog remembering puppyhood’s fearless freedom.
Christine – I couldnt imagine a more apt or inspiring description of your journey.
The memoir that I am practicing in this moment:
creative sophisticate affirming beauty and artistry
Composted, life’s longings become creative joy.
Amazing, amazing, amazing! So much fun!
(my six words evoked while reading all of these over)
Passing by watering gardens, seeking rest.
Never on track, broadened the path
Wandering, humming, stumbled over the Heart